Storyboard artist course free of cost 6 month

Brief Job Description: Individuals at this job need to translate the script/ story/
idea/ concept into a visual medium using a series of illustrated frames

Personal Attributes: This job requires the individual to have excellent drawing
skills and an understanding of the elements of storyboarding. The individual must
be able to visualize frames/ scenes and conceptualise creative ways to illustrate
them using software such as Adobe Photoshop Storyboard Pro, Storyboard Artist
Studio, Microsoft Powerpoint etc.

Qualifications Pack Code	MES/Q0507
Job Role	Storyboard artist This job role is applicable in both national and international scenarios
Credits(NSQF)	TBD	Version number	1.0
Sector	Media and Entertainment	Drafted on	08/11/2014
Sub-sector	Animation, Gaming	Last reviewed on	26/11/2018
Occupation	Art & Design	Next review date	20/06/2021
NSQC Clearance on	22/08/2019

Keywords /Terms	Description
Attitude poses	Attitude poses are used to describe the body language and personality of the characters
Budget	Budget is an estimate of the total cost of production that may include a break-up of cost components
Character line-up	Character line-up is the portrayal of characters side-by-side
Character turnarounds	Character turnarounds are used to depict the characters look from all angles
Clean-up	Refining the interim/rough animation
Color keys	Color keys are used to depict the mood of the production through hues and tones
color theory	Color theory is the art of combining all the colors in the color wheel to create specific color combinations
Core Skills/Generic Skills	Core Skills or Generic Skills are a group of skills that are key to learning and working in today’s world. These skills are typically needed in any work environment. In the context of the OS, these include communication related skills that are applicable to most job roles.
Creative Brief	Creative brief is a document that captures the key questions that serve as a guide for the production including the vision, objective of the project, target audience, timelines, budgets, milestones, stakeholders etc.
Description	Description gives a short summary of the unit content. This would be helpful to anyone searching on a database to verify that this is the appropriate OS they are looking for.
Function	Function is an activity necessary for achieving the key purpose of the sector, occupation, or area of work, which can be carried out by a person or a group of persons. Functions are identified through functional analysis and form the basis of OS.
Job role	Job role defines a unique set of functions that together form a unique employment opportunity in an organization.
Knowledge and Understanding	Knowledge and Understanding are statements which together specify the technical, generic, professional and organizational specific knowledge that an individual needs in order to perform to the required standard.
Lighting keys	Lighting keys are used to depict the mood of the production through intensity, tine and shadows
Mouth chart	Mouth chart is used to portray the emotions and expressions of the characters
National Occupational Standards (NOS)	NOS are Occupational Standards which apply uniquely in the Indian context.
Occupation	Occupation is a set of job roles, which perform similar/related set of functions in an industry

Storyboard artist course free of cost 6 month

Occupational Standards (OS)	OS specify the standards of performance an individual must achieve when carrying out a function in the workplace, together with the knowledge and understanding they need to meet that standard consistently. Occupational Standards are applicable both in the Indian and global contexts.
Keywords /Terms	Description
NOS	National Occupational Standard(s)
QP	Qualifications Pack
NSQF	National Skill Qualifications Framework
NVEQF	National Vocational Education Qualifications Framework
NVQF	National Vocational Qualifications Framework

Storyboard artist free of cost 6 month

Unit Title (Task)	Understanding the script
Description	This OS unit is about interpreting the script/ brief/ storyboard/ concept for the animation and design process
Scope	This unit/task covers the following: Interpret the script/ brief/ storyboard/concept correctlyLiaise with the team to improve understanding
Performance Criteria (PC) w.r.t. the Scope
Element	Performance Criteria
Interpret the script/ brief/ storyboard correctly	To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to: KA1. understand the artistic and communication goals of the script, brief or storyboard with respect to the individual’s role KA2. be aware of the intended medium and target audience, and how this may affect animation processes KA3. understand the aspects related to the design brief (appearance, complexion, dressing, moods, personalities, expressions etc.) KA4. understand the requirements according to the scripts (number, types, duplicates etc.) based on the individual’s role and its requirements KA5. understand the specifications for the background and other aspects (dimensions, operating parameters etc.) based on the individual’s role and its requirements KA6. understand the technical needs of the project with respect to the job role (Television, Film, Gaming, Internet, DVD etc.) KA7. understand the of the concept, which may be self-created, provided in a brief, or arrived at via discussions with relevant personnel (Director, Executive Producer etc
Liaise with the team to improve understanding	KA8. Liaise with relevant personnel (Art Director, Producers, Animation Supervisor etc) to better understand script elements, as appropriate
Knowledge and Understanding (K)
A. Organizational Context (Knowledge of the company / organization and its processes)	The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. the creative vision and elements of production relating to the job role KA2. the project pipeline/schedule and timelines with respect to the individual’s role KA3. the intended purpose/ end-use of the models/ designs that need to be created by the individual

B. Technical Knowledge	The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. principles of animation KB2. how to assess the script and its artistic and communication goals KB3. how to extract and interpret relevant information regarding the script’s vision KB4. how to discuss and understand relevant information regarding the concept’s vision from relevant personnel (art director, producers, animation supervisor etc) KB5. how to research and tap into the sources for procuring information/ background material that will enhance understanding of the concept KB6. applicable copyright norms and intellectual property rights KB7. applicable health and safety guidelines
Skills (S) (Optional)
A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills	Writing Skills
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA1.   document    notes    while    understanding    the    brief,    requirements                         and specifications to refer to during the production process
Reading Skills
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA2. read and understand the script/ brief/ storyboard SA3. research links, videos, artwork etc. that can be used as references
Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills)
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA4. understand the central idea and the concept of the script
B. Professional Skills	Plan and Organize
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB1.     analyse the tasks required and estimate the time required for each task, so as to manage the allotted work and achieve it in given schedules
Problem Solving
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB2. critically analyse the various elements of the script and the work that may be required in relevance with the individual’s role
Decision making
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: NA
Customer Centricity
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: NA
Critical Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: NA
Analytical Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: NA

NOS Version Control

NOS Code	MES/N0501
Credits(NSQF)	TBD	Version number	1.0
Sector	Media and Entertainment	Drafted on	08/11/2014
Sub-sector	Animation, Gaming	Last reviewed on	26/11/2018
Occupation	Art & Design	Next review date	20/06/2021

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Unit Code	MES/N0104
Unit Title (Task)	Maintain workplace health and safety
Description	This OS unit is about contributing towards maintaining a healthy, safe and secure working environment
Scope	This unit/task covers the following: Understanding the health, safety and security risks prevalent in the workplaceKnowing the people responsible for health and safety and the resources availableIdentifying and reporting risksComplying with procedures in the event of an emergency
Performance Criteria (PC) w.r.t. the Scope
Element	Performance Criteria
Understanding the risks prevalent in the workplace	To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to: PC1. understand and comply with the organization’s current health, safety and security policies and procedures PC2. understand the safe working practices pertaining to own occupation PC3. understand the government norms and policies relating to health and safety including emergency procedures for illness, accidents, fires or others which may involve evacuation of the premises PC4. participate in organization health and safety knowledge sessions and drills
Knowing the people responsible for health and safety and the resources available	PC5. identify the people responsible for health and safety in the workplace, including those to contact in case of an emergency PC6. identify security signals e.g. fire alarms and places such as staircases, fire warden stations, first aid and medical rooms
Identifying and reporting risks	PC7. identify aspects of your workplace that could cause potential risk to own and others health and safety PC8. ensure own personal health and safety, and that of others in the workplace though precautionary measures PC9. identify and recommend opportunities for improving health, safety, and security to the designated person PC10. report any hazards outside the individual’s authority to the relevant person in line with organizational procedures and warn other people who may be affected
Complying with procedures in the event of an emergency	PC11. follow organization’s emergency procedures for accidents, fires or any other natural calamity in case of a hazard PC12. identify and correct risks like illness, accidents, fires or any other natural calamity safely and within the limits of individual’s authority
Knowledge and Understanding (K)
A. Organizational Context (Knowledge of the company / organization and its processes)	The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. organization’s norms and policies relating to health and safety KA2. government norms and policies regarding health and safety and related emergency procedures KA3. limits of authority while dealing with risks/ hazards KA4. The importance of maintaining high standards of health and safety at a workplace

B. Technical Knowledge	The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. the different types of health and safety hazards in a workplace KB2. safe working practices for own job role KB3. evacuation procedures and other arrangements for handling risks KB4. names and contact numbers of people responsible for health and safety in a workplace KB5. how to summon medical assistance and the emergency services, where necessary KB6. vendors’ or manufacturers’ instructions for maintaining health and safety while using equipment, systems and/or machines
Skills (S) (Optional)
A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills	Writing Skills
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA1. how to write and provide feedback regarding health and safety to the concerned people SA2. how to write and highlight potential risks or report a hazard to the concerned people
Reading Skills
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA3. read instructions, policies, procedures and norms relating to health and safety
Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills)
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA4. highlight potential risks and report hazards to the designated people SA5. listen and communicate information with all anyone concerned or affected
B. Professional Skills	Decision making
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB1.    make decisions on a suitable course of action or plan
Plan and Organize
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB2.     plan and organize people and resources to deal with risks/ hazards that lie within the scope of one’s individual authority
Problem Solving
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB3.    apply problem solving approaches in different situations
Critical Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB4.     understand hazards that fall within the scope of individual authority and report all hazards that may supersede one’s authority SB5.    apply balanced judgments in different situations
Customer Centricity
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB6.     build and maintain positive and effective relationships with colleges and customers
Analytical Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB7.    analyze data and activites

NOS Version Control

NOS Code	MES/N0104
Credits(NSQF)	TBD	Version number	1.0
Sector	Media and Entertainment	Drafted on	08/11/2014
Sub-sector	Animation, Gaming	Last reviewed on	26/11/2018
Occupation	Art & Design	Next review date	20/06/2021

Guidelines for Assessment:

1. Criteria for assessment for each Qualification Pack will be created by the Sector Skill Council. Each Performance Criteria (PC) will be assigned marks proportional to its importance in NOS. SSC will also lay down proportion of marks for Theory and Skills Practical for each PC.

2. The assessment for the theory & Practical part will be based on knowledge bank of questions created by the AA and approved by SSC.

3. Individual assessment agencies will create unique question papers for theory part for each candidate at each examination/training center (as per assessment criteria below)

4. Individual assessment agencies will create unique evaluations for skill practical for every student at each examination/training center based on this criteria.

5. To pass the Qualification Pack , every trainee should score a minimum of 70% cumulatively (Theory and Practical).

6. In case of unsuccessful completion, the trainee may seek reassessment on the Qualification Pack

Assessment outcome	Assessment criteria for outcomes		Marks Allocation
Total marks	Out of	Theory	Skills Practical
	PC1. Understand the artistic and communication goals		20	10
	of the script, brief or storyboard with respect to the
	individual’s role
	PC2. Be aware of the intended medium and target		10	5
	audience, and   how   this   may   affect   animation
	processes
MES/N0501 (Understanding the script)	PC3.Understand the aspects related to the design brief (appearance,       complexion,       dressing,       moods, personalities, expressions etc.)	100	10	5
PC4.Understand the requirements according to the	20	10
	scripts (number, types, duplicates etc.) based on the
	individual’s role and its requirements
	PC5.Understand the specifications for the background		10	5	50
	and other aspects (dimensions, operating parameters
	etc.)   based    on    the    individual’s    role    and    its
	requirements

	PC6.Understand the technical needs of the project with respect to the job role (Television, Film, Gaming, Internet, DVD etc.)		10	5
PC7. Understand the of the concept, which may be self-created, provided in a brief, or arrived at via discussions with relevant personnel (Director, Executive Producer etc.	10	5
PC8. Liaise with relevant personnel (Art Director, Producers, Animation Supervisor etc.) to better understand script elements, as appropriate	10	5
		Total	100	50	50
	PC1.Analyze and break the production idea/script		30	15
	down into frames/scenes/ panels
	PC2. Conceptualize   creative   ways   of   illustrating		30	15
	frames/scenes (all possible technical aspects must be
MES/N0508 (Prepare storyboard)	handled carefully in each panel	100			50
PC3. Prepare storyboards for the script in accordance to   specifications,   keeping   in   mind   the technical continuity of the story from the concept to the	20	10
	screenplay
	PC4. Respond positively to feedback and changes in		20	10
	creative requirements
		Total	100	50	50
	PC1.Translate       initial      character      designs      into		20	10
	appropriate visual references showing all required
	positions, angles and views, with particular regard to
	continuity and size relationships
	PC2.Create       environmental       backgrounds       with		30	15
	appropriate perspective and lighting that matches
MES/N0509 (Create Visual References)	existing designs	100			50
PC3.Produce reference material that establishes the required mood, meaning and effect within the confines of the required style	20	10
	PC4.Produce accurate visual references that provide		20	10
	the necessary information for use by the animation
	team, including explanatory notes where required.
	PC5.Remain constantly flexible and adaptable to new		10	5
	directions, creative requirements and developments
	in design
		Total	100	50	50
MES/N0104 (Maintain workplace health and safety)	PC1. Understand and comply with the organisation’s current health, safety and security policies and procedures.	100	10	5	50
PC2. Understand the safe working practices pertaining to own occupation.	10	5
	PC3. Understand the government norms and policies
	relating to health and safety including emergency
	procedures for illness, accidents, fires or others which
	may involve evacuation of the premises.		5	3

1. Criteria for assessment for each Qualification Pack will be created by the Sector Skill Council. Each

   Performance Criteria (PC) will be assigned marks proportional to its importance in NOS. SSC will also lay down

   proportion of marks for Theory and Skills Practical for each PC.

2. The assessment for the theory & Practical part will be based on knowledge bank of questions created by

   the AA and approved by SSC.

3. Individual assessment agencies will create unique question papers for theory part for each candidate at

   each examination/training center (as per assessment criteria below)

4. Individual assessment agencies will create unique evaluations for skill practical for every student at each

   examination/training center based on this criteria.

5. To pass the Qualification Pack , every trainee should score a minimum of 70% cumulatively (Theory and

   Practical).

6. In case of unsuccessful

7. completion, the trainee may seek reassessment on the Qualification Pack