National Occupational Standards for Design for the Moving Image
National Occupational Standards (Standards) provide a clear, up to date description of what an individual needs to be able do in order to perform a job successfully. They consist of a detailed breakdown of the tasks, knowledge and skills needed for effective performance within a job role, including any statutory or legal responsibilities. The Standards have been developed over a number of years by both people who work in the industry and experts from each occupational area through a process of investigation, analysis and consultation with a wide range of people.
It is only possible to download individual units for the Design for the Moving Image Standards. The units are listed below in production process order.
Please note that as of July 2006 the National Occupational Standards for Props no longer falls within Design of the Moving Image. Please refer to the new National Occupational Standards for Props, which superseeds those listed here.
Please note that the Animation units within this set of standards were updated in June 2005. Skillset is in the process of redeveloping National Occupational Standards for Animation.
Download individual units:
Design/Drawing Process/Models 
DMI1 Assist with the technical design process DMI2 Record, store and supply design information DMI3 Contribute to the production of designs using I.T. DMI4 Assess the technical implications of the design brief DMI5 Allocate drawing requirements DMI6 Liaise with decision makers regarding the adaptation of existing design solutions DMI7 Create models for use in productions
Research and Preparation DMI8 Support visual preparation DMI9 Assist with the research of specific requirements of the design brief DMI10 Research requirements based on the design brief
FinancialDMI11 Negotiate and agree the design and budget
Sourcing/ResourcesDMI12 Contract with Suppliers of sets and materials DMI13 Co-ordinate resources to meet production needs
Team Work/Liaison/Coordination DMI14 Liaise with team members to assist the production process DMI15 Co-ordinate activities during production DMI16 Co-ordinate the art department
Set Dressing DMI25 Identify requirements for dressing sets DMI26 Source materials for dressing sets DMI27 Dress sets for productions DMI28 Assist with the striking of sets DMI29 Strike sets to meet production deadlines
GraphicsDMI30 Create physical artwork for graphic designs for the moving image DMI31 Edit graphic sequences to specification DMI32 Genereate and modify captions for use in one plane DMI33 Produce artwork from live action references DMI34 Produce graphic elements on electronic media DMI35 Create graphics to specification DMI36 Interpret graphic design requirements DMI37 Monitor the realisation of graphic design solutions DMI38 Develop design solutions
Animation
Please note that as of June 2007 the National Occupational Standards for Animation no longer falls within Design for the Moving Image. Please refer to the new National Occupational Standards for Animation which replaces the units previously listed here.
Quality DMI48 Meet the quality demands of the production in your usage of materials and equipment
FreelancerF1 Manage and market yourself as a freelancer
Training F2 Facilitate and manage trainees
Working relationshipsX1 Contribute to good working relationships
Health & Safety X2 Ensure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety X3 Conduct an assessment of risks in the workplace X4 Develop procedures to control risks to health and safety
For further details please contact our Standards Team on 020 7713 9800.
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