Elements and Performance Criteria

Types of production may include:

features

documentaries

shorts

animation

television series and serials

advertisements/commercials

training videos

interactive multimedia

promotional presentations

Relevant audition information may include:

dates

times

location of audition

character profiles

opportunity to read entire script

scenes to be read for audition

audition requirements - cold read, monologues

rehearsal commitments

production commitments

Appropriate method for audition process may include:

reading scenes

performing monologues

improvisations:
character
situational

rehearsal exercises

assessing performer's ability to take direction

assessing performer's ability to see potential for ongoing creativity

ability to identify authentic and appropriate behaviours

ability to perform or learn tasks required of the character

Performance elements may include:

script comprehension

courage

ability to make bold choices

originality

uniqueness

clarity of objectives

character arc

selflessness

honesty

ability to act in the moment

Accepted professional standards may include:

punctuality

notification of cancellations

alteration to timelines/arrangements

code of conduct

Viewing relevant past work may include review of:

showreel

resume/curriculum vitae (CV)

photographs

Relevant past work may include:

theatrical performances

screen performances

Character descriptions may include:

physical features

age

gender

temperament

attitude

sensibilities

rhythm

Appropriate personnel may include:

producers

directors

casting directors

script writers

director of photography

broadcasters

performers

other technical staff

other specialist staff

Underpinning skills and knowledge

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

knowledge of various techniques of storytelling
knowledge of film and literary conventions
knowledge and understanding of aspects of story development
knowledge and understanding of character development
understanding of the craft of the screen director
understanding of the craft of screen acting
reading and interpreting documentation
reading and understanding various narrative forms
ability to research and document relevant information
knowledge of relevant organisational and/or legislative occupational health and safety requirements
knowledge of communication techniques including effective listening, questioning and non-verbal communication
theories of communication

Linkages to other units
This unit has linkages to the range of directing units found within this training package and combined training delivery and/or assessment may be appropriate.

Critical aspects of evidence
This unit of competence applies to a range of industry sectors. The focus of assessment will depend on the industry sector. Assessment must be customised to meet the needs of the particular sector in which performance is being assessed. Assessment should only address those variable circumstances, listed in the range of variables statements, which apply to the chosen context.

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

the development of the ability to assess a performance for the screen
knowledge and understanding of the conventions and practices of casting performers for screen productions
knowledge of effective communication techniques

Method and context of 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:

practical demonstration (direct observation may need to occur on more than one occasion to establish consistency of performance)
role play
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 a range of equipment and audition environments 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
(2)

Using technology
(1)