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

Rehearsals may occur:

prior to production

during production

Dramatic elements may include:

director's vision of the production

plot

rhythm

tone

attitude

genre of production, ie type, sort, kind, variety

style (ie method, approach, fashion, mode, way of presenting things, a manner of exhibiting characteristics, in the style of)

theme

character:
sub-text
objectives
actions
history
turning points

relationships between the characters

relationships between the performers

character histories

working relationship between director and performers

working relationship between performers

given circumstances including time frame, location, character details, acts

nature of conflict

act changes

scene function

exposition

Appropriate rehearsal exercises may include:

blocking/staging

improvisations:
character
situational

Relevant concept sources may include:

research of settings

research of characters

inspiration

imagination

life experience

actual events

existing dramatic material

newspapers

Production requirements may include:

duration

genre of production, ie type, sort, kind, variety

style (ie method, approach, fashion, mode, way of presenting things, a manner of exhibiting characteristics, in the style of)

content

budget

deadlines

location

purpose

contractual

confidentiality

intellectual property

copyright

schedule

codes of practice

Appropriate personnel may include:

performers

producers

directors

script writers

directors of photography

sound recordists

production managers

art directors

heads of department

other technical staff

other specialist staff

Underpinning skills and knowledge

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

ability to originate and develop an idea
ability to demonstrate original and innovative approaches in the development of ideas to a final outcome
knowledge of various techniques of storytelling
knowledge and understanding of the conventions and practices of directing for the screen
knowledge of the range of narrative conventions used throughout the history of film making
knowledge of techniques used to realise a visual narrative from a written narrative
ability to determine how the story can be carried forward from one scene to the next and throughout the entire production
ability to explain the concepts of mise-en-scene to performers, their role in the context of the whole shot, scene and story throughout the entire production
knowledge of film and literary conventions
knowledge and understanding of aspects of story development
knowledge and understanding of the structure of screen writing
knowledge and understanding of character development
understanding of the craft of screen acting
reading and interpreting documentation
reading and interpreting various narrative forms
ability to research and document relevant information
knowledge of relevant organisational and/or legislative occupational health and safety requirements
knowledge of effective communication techniques including effective listening, questioning and non-verbal communication
theories of communication

Linkages to other units

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

CUFDRT01A Read and interpret the script
CUFDRT04A Direct the performers

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 originate and develop an idea from concept to production
knowledge and understanding of the conventions and practices of screen directing
knowledge and application of relevant local occupational health and safety legislation
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 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
(1)