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Manage media assets

Manage media assets

Unit of competency
National Code
CUFPOS402A
State Code
D1161
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/04/2008
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/05/2014
Field of Education
100701 - Audio Visual Studies
Original Release Date
16/05/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage media assets for screen and media productions and projects.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
Establish systematic procedures for managing content and outputs
  • 1. Confirm media asset management requirements with relevant personnel
  • 2. Set up file naming system for projects based on standard conventions and protocols
  • 3. Source and review storage repository and back-up systems appropriate for the task
  • 4. Set up processes to record information required for tracking formal documents and media assets
  • 5. Establish conventions for recording progress and locations of media assets
  • 6. Develop strategy for tracking and recording media assets
  • 7. Brief team members on the media asset management system, including the process for alerting relevant personnel to problems encountered as the system is implemented
Record information about documents and media assets
  • 8. Document sources of media assets according to established procedures
  • 9. Document progress and details of a range of outputs
  • 10. Maintain records of technical information on work in progress
  • 11. Maintain copyright and permissions information
  • 12. Track media assets and record information according to established system
  • 13. Maintain version control and identify status of interim products, prototypes and other relevant media assets
  • 14. Respond to and resolve problems encountered as the system is implemented
Plan for project completion and storage
  • 15. Confirm schedule for final sign-off with relevant personnel
  • 16. Determine requirements for archiving
  • 17. Confirm procedures for finalisation of projects
Finalise project
  • 18. File and index formal documents according to agreed project or enterprise procedures
  • 19. File and index scripts according to agreed project or enterprise procedures
  • 20. Archive media assets in established system repository system according to industry practice
  • 21. Ensure appropriate access by relevant personnel to formal documents and media assets developed by projects
  • 22. Review the effectiveness of the media asset management system and note areas for future improvement
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.
Relevant personnel may include:
artists
author
designers
media asset creators
producer
programmer
project manager
supervisor
other specialist creative and administrative staff.
Projects may include or be included in:
aspects or sections of film/video production:
feature
documentary
short film and/or video
animations
commercials
live or pre-recorded performances
music video
television production, e.g. music, drama, comedy, variety, sport
live or pre-recorded television productions
e-commence
educational product
game
information product
promotional product
training product
website.
Information about assets may include:
asset details
copyright
date of transfer
default technical settings
reusability
transfer details
versions
other metadata as required.
Formal documents may include:
agreed terms and conditions
assets rights clearances
confidentiality agreements
contracts with subcontractors
copyright permissions
final proposal
intermediate and final sign-offs
software licences
technical information.
Media assets may include:
3D models
animations (2D, 3D)
audio
code and scripts
graphics
photographs
text documents (PDF, MSWord, PowerPoint)
videos
other assets as required by the project.
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:
proficient use of information tracking and repository systems
accurate record keeping, updating and tracking
attention to detail
ability to work effectively as a member of a production team.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to industry-standard technology and repository systems that permit file and resource management
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required
use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.

Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
evaluation of at least two media asset management systems set up and managed by the candidate
written or verbal questioning to test knowledge of the processes followed to manage media assets and the respective roles and responsibilities of team members.

Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUFDIG301A Prepare video assets
CUFDIG303A Produce and prepare photo images
CUFSOU301A Prepare audio assets.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C4205 CUFMEM05A Manage multimedia assets Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWF38 CUAPOS402 Manage media assets Unit of competency