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Write comedy

Write comedy

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAWRT410
State Code
OAO73
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
02/04/2019
Field of Education
100705 - Written Communication
Original Release Date
02/04/2019
Nominal Hours
65
Description
This unit describes skills and knowledge required to write a wide range of comedic scripts for TV, film and theatre, and for a range of other media. Writers of comedy may also work on texts with a comedic element including novels, short stories, copywriting, advertising, children’s stories, comic strips and animations.It applies to individuals who as writers of comedy draw on a range of experiences, observations and research. The process includes the conception, drafting and redrafting, considering the requirements of the media or performance platform.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine purpose, concept and intended form of output for comedy script
  • 1.1 Identify purpose for writing comedy script according to professional, creative or personal standards and guidelines
  • 1.2 Develop concept for comedy script according to identified purpose, using a range of resources and techniques including journals, notebooks, interviews, writing exercises, observations, reading and research
  • 1.3 Define form of output for comedy script according to its intended audience, style and format.
  • 1.4 Confirm purpose, concept and form of output with appropriate sources
  • 1.5 Determine language, tone and length of comedy script appropriate for the comedy script’s purpose, concept and form
2. Plan and prepare to write comedy script
  • 2.1 Develop timeline and approach for drafting and completing the comedy script
  • 2.2 Research and gather information about the intended concept and form of the comedy script
  • 2.3 Identify relevant copyright and intellectual property requirements
3. Create draft comedy script
  • 3.1 Use safe work practices including addressing ergonomic requirements when undertaking writing tasks
  • 3.2 Draft comedy script according to identified purpose, concept and intended form of output
  • 3.3 Evaluate and revise draft comedy script to ensure it meets the identified purpose, concept and intended form of output
  • 3.4 Proofread draft comedy script to ensure grammar, punctuation and spelling are appropriate for concept and form of output
4. Complete the comedy script.
  • 4.1 Seek, consider and use feedback from appropriate sources to ensure draft comedy script meets intended purpose, concept and form of output
  • 4.2 Confirm with appropriate sources that comedy script complies with copyright and intellectual property requirements
  • 4.3 Complete agreed modifications and produce final draft within required timelines
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