Unit of competency Outline
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Direct screen production crews
Direct screen production crews
Unit of competency
National Code
CUFDRT603A
CUFDRT603A
State Code
D1127
D1127
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/10/2008
Field of Education
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
31/10/2008
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to direct film and television production crews.Directors are responsible for visualising and defining the style and structure of productions. They must have the capacity to inspire and motivate their team to produce the film they have envisioned. An ability to think imaginatively and laterally, and then to communicate creative and visual ideas to production personnel is essential. As time and budgets are important factors in screen productions, directors are responsible for ensuring that performers and production personnel are well briefed and rehearsed prior to shooting. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Brief crew on shoot requirements.
- 1.1. Brief production crew and discuss proposed vision, artistic style and technical requirements for productions.
- 1.2. Engage production crew in the development of creative or alternative solutions to production requirements.
- 1.3. Assess input from production crew to resolve difficult or complex shot requirements and adjust as required.
- 1.4. Ensure technical requirements that may influence production outcomes are available or seek alternatives where necessary.
- 1.5. Establish clear communication lines between members of production crew.
2. Rehearse shoots.
- 2.1. Provide relevant production documentation to all members of production crew as required.
- 2.2. Ensure shoot procedures and protocols are planned and executed according to organisational practices.
- 2.3. Ensure production crew understands its role in realising each scenic unit in the context of the overall required narrative.
- 2.4. Assist production crew to maximise its technical expertise in the delivery of desired photographic and cinematographic (mise en scene effect) outcomes throughout the production.
- 2.5. Direct rehearsal of each shot where required and assess for creative or technical problems as they may affect members of production crews.
3. Direct shoots.
- 3.1. Direct performers to ensure they understand their role in assisting production crew to meet planned technical and creative requirements.
- 3.2. Direct retakes where necessary during production and design innovative and imaginative solutions to resolve problems in collaboration with production crew.
- 3.3. Provide clear instructions and commands to production crew that are both accurate and artistic where applicable.
- 3.4. Ensure all required sequences and additional material are recorded correctly in order to guarantee completion of production.
- 3.5. Ensure OHS practices are implemented in accordance with organisational procedures.
- 3.6. Evaluate all aspects of the shoot from a director's perspective, including own performance, and note areas for improvement.
- 3.7. Provide positive feedback to relevant production crew members and invite comment on the shoot.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Production crew may include:
art directors
camera operators
continuity staff
directors
directors of photography
editors
lighting directors
producers
production designers
production managers
sound recordists
technical producers
vision controllers
vision mixers and switchers
other technical/specialist staff.
Technical requirements may include:
camera movement
camera type
interior or exterior location
lens configurations
lighting intensity
microphone placement
pace of filming
shooting sequence of scenes
sound requirements
studio.
Productions may include:
advertisements/commercials
animated productions
documentaries, feature films and shorts
interactive media
promotional presentations
television series and serials
training videos.
Production requirements may include:
budget
camera coverage
codes of practice
confidentiality
content
contractual
copyright
deadlines
duration
genre of production
intellectual property
location
purpose
schedule
style e.g. fashion, historical and contemporary.
Shot requirements may include:
camera movement - tilting, panning, dollying, zooming and tracking
camera position
close-up. extreme close-up
composition
cutaway shot
establishing or master shot
eye level shot
high angle, low angle
lens size
mid shot, long shot
performers' movement
point of view shot
retakes
second unit filming
size of image
sound recording of atmosphere
wide shot.
Production documentation may include:
cast lists
cast, character, costume and props matrix
doubling lists
extract lists
lighting plots
notated score
quick change lists
rehearsal notes
rehearsal scene breakdown
running sheets
scene by scene principals and extras lists
script versions
shot plans
technical notes.
Shoot procedures and protocols may include:
'action' to commence acting
'cut' to terminate recording
call for end slate where necessary
calls for cast and crew to take up positions
calls for roll camera
calls for roll sound
calls for slate and ID recording
confirmation of slate and ID recording from camera operator and clapper loader
confirmation of speed from camera and sound
cue cameras
stand-by cues.
Additional material may include:
cutaways
retakes
second unit filming
sound recording of atmosphere.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Production crew may include:
art directors
camera operators
continuity staff
directors
directors of photography
editors
lighting directors
producers
production designers
production managers
sound recordists
technical producers
vision controllers
vision mixers and switchers
other technical/specialist staff.
Technical requirements may include:
camera movement
camera type
interior or exterior location
lens configurations
lighting intensity
microphone placement
pace of filming
shooting sequence of scenes
sound requirements
studio.
Productions may include:
advertisements/commercials
animated productions
documentaries, feature films and shorts
interactive media
promotional presentations
television series and serials
training videos.
Production requirements may include:
budget
camera coverage
codes of practice
confidentiality
content
contractual
copyright
deadlines
duration
genre of production
intellectual property
location
purpose
schedule
style e.g. fashion, historical and contemporary.
Shot requirements may include:
camera movement - tilting, panning, dollying, zooming and tracking
camera position
close-up. extreme close-up
composition
cutaway shot
establishing or master shot
eye level shot
high angle, low angle
lens size
mid shot, long shot
performers' movement
point of view shot
retakes
second unit filming
size of image
sound recording of atmosphere
wide shot.
Production documentation may include:
cast lists
cast, character, costume and props matrix
doubling lists
extract lists
lighting plots
notated score
quick change lists
rehearsal notes
rehearsal scene breakdown
running sheets
scene by scene principals and extras lists
script versions
shot plans
technical notes.
Shoot procedures and protocols may include:
'action' to commence acting
'cut' to terminate recording
call for end slate where necessary
calls for cast and crew to take up positions
calls for roll camera
calls for roll sound
calls for slate and ID recording
confirmation of slate and ID recording from camera operator and clapper loader
confirmation of speed from camera and sound
cue cameras
stand-by cues.
Additional material may include:
cutaways
retakes
second unit filming
sound recording of atmosphere.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
directing of screen productions that demonstrate:
effective communication with cast and crew
ability to produce creative solutions while working under pressure
knowledge of all technical, staging and artistic aspects of a production
ability to meet production deadlines.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to a suitable range of production opportunities for directing production crews
access to a range of production facilities, e.g. film and television multi-camera studio
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required
the use of culturally appropriate processes, and techniques appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed.
Method of assessment
The following assessment method is appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
observation of the candidate directing crew members during a shoot to assess candidate's ability to communicate effectively with a production crew
evaluation of screen productions directed by the candidate to determine candidate's understanding of, and skills demonstrated in, the directing process
written or oral questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUFDRT501A Direct rehearsals of performers
CUFDRT502A Direct performers.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
directing of screen productions that demonstrate:
effective communication with cast and crew
ability to produce creative solutions while working under pressure
knowledge of all technical, staging and artistic aspects of a production
ability to meet production deadlines.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to a suitable range of production opportunities for directing production crews
access to a range of production facilities, e.g. film and television multi-camera studio
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required
the use of culturally appropriate processes, and techniques appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed.
Method of assessment
The following assessment method is appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
observation of the candidate directing crew members during a shoot to assess candidate's ability to communicate effectively with a production crew
evaluation of screen productions directed by the candidate to determine candidate's understanding of, and skills demonstrated in, the directing process
written or oral questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUFDRT501A Direct rehearsals of performers
CUFDRT502A Direct performers.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C4164 | CUFDRT05A | Direct the crew | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWJ11 | CUADRT603 | Direct screen production crews | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D207 | CUF60107 | Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media | Qualification |