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Manage plotting sessions and cue calling

Manage plotting sessions and cue calling

Unit of competency
National Code
CUASMT515
State Code
ODG00
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
09/07/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit describes skills and knowledge required to plan and manage the process of plotting and calling technical cues for productions and recording information needed to coordinate cueing during live shows in the entertainment and events industries.The unit applies to those who display initiative, judgement and responsibility as they use high level communication, time management and coordination skills to ensure that plotting of technical cues is completed on time. It involves an understanding of technical requirements and use of effective communication with production personnel.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for plotting
  • 1.1 Analyse and production documentation and identify technical requirements in consultation with required personnel
  • 1.2 Plan plotting of technical requirements in a logical order and make notations as required
  • 1.3 Select the most appropriate methods for communicating with crew and advise required personnel of communication equipment requirements
  • 1.4 Confirm required crew and production are present at the required time
  • 1.5 Distribute draft cue reference documents for further development by crew during plotting sessions
  • 1.6 Confirm venue and communication equipment are ready for plotting sessions
  • 1.7 Liaise with heads of technical departments regarding unfinished work
  • 1.8 Brief creative personnel prior to start of plotting sessions
2. Coordinate the plotting of cues
  • 2.1 Prepare technical references according to requirements
  • 2.2 Plot technical elements, including applicable technical notations
  • 2.3 Organise performers during plotting according to blocking notation
  • 2.4 Liaise with creative personnel on cue points, timing and sequencing of cues and note specific requirements
  • 2.5 Calculate timing and other measurements that need to be incorporated into cues and documentation
  • 2.6 Document plotted cues and standbys clearly in production documentation
3. Test and modify cues and deliver technical elements of productions
  • 3.1 Run cue sequences and incorporate changes and adjustments as required
  • 3.2 Confirm that crew members incorporate changes into cue content and their own documentation
  • 3.3 Repeat and adjust cues and cue sequences
  • 3.4 Note additional work required by self or others after plotting sessions
  • 3.5 Distribute follow up notes to required personnel
  • 3.6 Deliver technical elements according to production documents and technical references
  • 3.7 Respond to changed production circumstances and follow activity and direction from required personnel
  • 3.8 File production documentation and technical references according to requirements
  • 3.9 Contribute to evaluations and continuous improvement of plotting procedures and adjust own work procedures accordingly
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI199 CUASMT505 Manage plotting sessions Unit of competency
WI200 CUASMT506 Plot and manage cues from musical scores Unit of competency