Elements and Performance Criteria

Types of production may include:

feature films

short films

commercials

music video

television productions

Relevant personnel may include:

production designer

supervisor

head of department

director of photography

artists

director

producer

technical director

other technical staff

other specialist staff

designers

floor manager

animation production personnel

sound recordist

sound editor

sound editing personnel

Relevant details may be found in:

storyboard

layout drawings

director's instructions

camera sheet

scripts

scores

Soundtracks may be analysed on:

synchroniser

digital disc equipment

Images may be recorded on:

any gauge of film

any video format

Techniques of production include:

use of computer software

Underpinning knowledge and skills

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

visualisation and interpretation of creative concepts
interpreting scripts, specifications and instructions
interpreting and communicating production specifications
principles and techniques of film and television production
understanding the artistic elements of a production
use of a range of sound recording equipment

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

Critical aspects of evidence

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

interpreting scripts, specifications and instructions

Method and context of assessment
Assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a mix of both of these. However, assessment of this unit would most effectively be undertaken on the job due to the specific workplace environment requirements.
Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a 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
cases studies
work samples or simulated workplace activities
oral questioning/interview
projects/reports/logbooks
third party reports and authenticated prior achievements
portfolios of evidence

Resource requirements
Assessment requires access to a range of up to date equipment listed in the range of variables statement.

Communicating ideas and information
(2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(2)

Planning and organising activities
(2)

Working with others and in teams
(1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(2)

Solving problems
(1)

Using technology
(2)