Elements and Performance Criteria

Types of production may include:

features films and video

documentaries

short films and videos

animation

television series and serials

advertisements/commercials

training films and videos

live events

multimedia

theatre

performance

Relevant sources may include:

inspiration

imagination

life experience

actual events

existing narrative material

newspapers

Story elements may include:

plot

story

theme

structure

character

genre

conflict

Output may include:

synopsis

outline

storyline

treatment

television script

screen play

Scripts may include:

feature

documentary

situation comedy

television drama

serial

corporate/industrial

children's programs

news and current affairs

infotainment

interactive multi-path movies

interactive games

play

performance text

radio paly

Production requirements may include:

purpose

duration

style

content

budget

deadlines

location

audience

contractual

confidentiality

intellectual property

copyright

schedule

Appropriate personnel may include:

producers

directors

writers

script editors

program managers

broadcasters

performers

other technical staff

other specialist staff

audience

Underpinning skills and knowledge

Assessment must include evidence of essential knowledge of, and skills in, the following areas:

ability to locate and use resources to broaden creative experience
ability to demonstrate originality and innovative approaches in the creative scriptwriting process
ability to experiment with narrative styles and elements to develop own voice and extend writing practice
ability to extend creative boundaries for self and audience
knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of writing for the screen
knowledge of various techniques of storytelling
knowledge of relevant writing conventions, eg film and literary
knowledge of screen theory and history
knowledge of aspects of story and/or character development
knowledge of the structure of screen or radio writing
understanding of the craft of the screen director
understanding of the craft of screen acting
knowledge of relevant organisational and/or legislative occupational health and safety requirements
reading and interpreting documentation and plans
knowledge of effective communication techniques including active listening, questioning and non-verbal communication

Linkages to other units

This unit has linkages to the following units and combined training delivery and/or assessment is recommended:

CUFWRT01A Develop a narrative
CUFWRT02A Write the script

Critical aspects of evidence
Since this unit focuses on script editing, assessment must ensure that a sufficient range of script editing tasks are covered using a sufficient range of scripts for the screen. The range of variables will assist.

The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:

the ability to analyse and edit a script for the screen to final draft ready for production
knowledge of the principles and practices of screen writing
effective oral and written communication with a range of individuals and organisations
knowledge of occupational health and safety issues

Method and context assessment
Assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a mix of both of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment.

Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:

case studies
work samples or simulated workplace activities
oral questioning/interview aimed at evaluating the processes used in developing and realising the creative concept
projects/reports/logbooks
third party reports and authenticated prior achievements
portfolios of evidence which demonstrate the processes used in developing and realising the creative concept

Resource requirements
Assessment requires access to the resources listed in the range of variables statement, currently used by the cultural industries.

Communicating ideas and information
(3)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(3)

Planning and organising activities
(3)

Working with others and in teams
(3)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(1)

Solving problems
(3)

Using technology
(2)