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CUADRT601
Establish the creative vision for screen productions

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use sound and visual images to transform written scripts into screen productions.

It applies to individuals who interpret and use scripts as the basis for developing the creative vision for relatively large-scale productions such as feature films, short films or television dramas. Directors apply a high level of creativity and innovative thinking to establish the big picture view for productions and to create a sense of overall unity within a production. They work closely with writers in developing scripts, and with other creative team members on strategies for achieving creative outcomes.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Interpret scripts

1.1 Read draft scripts and meet with creative personnel to discuss potential interpretations of the vision

1.2 Assess intended creative aims of scripts, define proposed objectives and explore their realisation visually or through the use of sound

1.3 Generate and consider a range of ideas for visualising scripts until a clear narrative emerges

1.4 Identify research and reference materials to inform creative directions and to assist in providing context for productions

1.5 Review script drafts in collaboration with writers, agree on the need for rewrites and organise deadlines for completion

1.6 Prepare development notes for script writers to produce script re-drafts as required

1.7 Document proposed visual and dramatic elements in scripts as the basis for shot plans

2. Prepare shot plans to realise visual narrative

2.1 Mark up working script into component scenes and identify key dramatic elements and technical parameters within each scenic unit

2.2 Plot key dramatic elements within and between scenes that aid transformation of written narrative into its visual representation

2.3 Review the whole narrative and individual scenes to determine location of characters and other elements for each shot

2.4 Assess photographic qualities of proposed shots and their impact on interpreting the story overall and within each scene

2.5 Prepare shot plans that allow both narrative and visual aspects to be controlled and carried forward to meet production requirements

2.6 Discuss shot plans with relevant production personnel prior to developing storyboards

3. Finalise creative planning

3.1 Document areas of productions that may be affected by script versions and discuss changes with colleagues

3.2 Arrange sign-off for final scripts and distribute to relevant creative personnel

3.3 Maintain an ongoing review of script and shot plans, and organise any further rewrites while production is underway

3.4 Provide production personnel with latest version of scripts and shot plans

Evidence of the ability to:

review and revise scripts with writers so clear visual narratives emerge as the basis for establishing creative visions for screen productions

undertake research to aid the process of visualising narratives

identify key elements in scenes and develop shot plans that achieve a logical progression in the visual representation of written narratives

establish a process for reviewing scripts and shot plans as filming progresses

work collaboratively with writers and other members of creative team to establish the vision for screen productions.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

outline how key elements of, and personnel in, the screen production industry fit into the process of establishing the overall creative vision for productions

describe format and conventions for marking up scripts

provide examples of topics that might need to be researched when establishing the creative vision for screen productions

explain visual story-telling techniques and ways of moving from written to visual narrative

identify typical problems of establishing the creative vision for screen productions and briefly describe solutions.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

the process of developing scripts

draft scripts

writers.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Interpret scripts

1.1 Read draft scripts and meet with creative personnel to discuss potential interpretations of the vision

1.2 Assess intended creative aims of scripts, define proposed objectives and explore their realisation visually or through the use of sound

1.3 Generate and consider a range of ideas for visualising scripts until a clear narrative emerges

1.4 Identify research and reference materials to inform creative directions and to assist in providing context for productions

1.5 Review script drafts in collaboration with writers, agree on the need for rewrites and organise deadlines for completion

1.6 Prepare development notes for script writers to produce script re-drafts as required

1.7 Document proposed visual and dramatic elements in scripts as the basis for shot plans

2. Prepare shot plans to realise visual narrative

2.1 Mark up working script into component scenes and identify key dramatic elements and technical parameters within each scenic unit

2.2 Plot key dramatic elements within and between scenes that aid transformation of written narrative into its visual representation

2.3 Review the whole narrative and individual scenes to determine location of characters and other elements for each shot

2.4 Assess photographic qualities of proposed shots and their impact on interpreting the story overall and within each scene

2.5 Prepare shot plans that allow both narrative and visual aspects to be controlled and carried forward to meet production requirements

2.6 Discuss shot plans with relevant production personnel prior to developing storyboards

3. Finalise creative planning

3.1 Document areas of productions that may be affected by script versions and discuss changes with colleagues

3.2 Arrange sign-off for final scripts and distribute to relevant creative personnel

3.3 Maintain an ongoing review of script and shot plans, and organise any further rewrites while production is underway

3.4 Provide production personnel with latest version of scripts and shot plans

Evidence of the ability to:

review and revise scripts with writers so clear visual narratives emerge as the basis for establishing creative visions for screen productions

undertake research to aid the process of visualising narratives

identify key elements in scenes and develop shot plans that achieve a logical progression in the visual representation of written narratives

establish a process for reviewing scripts and shot plans as filming progresses

work collaboratively with writers and other members of creative team to establish the vision for screen productions.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

outline how key elements of, and personnel in, the screen production industry fit into the process of establishing the overall creative vision for productions

describe format and conventions for marking up scripts

provide examples of topics that might need to be researched when establishing the creative vision for screen productions

explain visual story-telling techniques and ways of moving from written to visual narrative

identify typical problems of establishing the creative vision for screen productions and briefly describe solutions.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

the process of developing scripts

draft scripts

writers.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Read draft scripts and meet with creative personnel to discuss potential interpretations of the vision 
Assess intended creative aims of scripts, define proposed objectives and explore their realisation visually or through the use of sound 
Generate and consider a range of ideas for visualising scripts until a clear narrative emerges 
Identify research and reference materials to inform creative directions and to assist in providing context for productions 
Review script drafts in collaboration with writers, agree on the need for rewrites and organise deadlines for completion 
Prepare development notes for script writers to produce script re-drafts as required 
Document proposed visual and dramatic elements in scripts as the basis for shot plans 
Mark up working script into component scenes and identify key dramatic elements and technical parameters within each scenic unit 
Plot key dramatic elements within and between scenes that aid transformation of written narrative into its visual representation 
Review the whole narrative and individual scenes to determine location of characters and other elements for each shot 
Assess photographic qualities of proposed shots and their impact on interpreting the story overall and within each scene 
Prepare shot plans that allow both narrative and visual aspects to be controlled and carried forward to meet production requirements 
Discuss shot plans with relevant production personnel prior to developing storyboards 
Document areas of productions that may be affected by script versions and discuss changes with colleagues 
Arrange sign-off for final scripts and distribute to relevant creative personnel 
Maintain an ongoing review of script and shot plans, and organise any further rewrites while production is underway 
Provide production personnel with latest version of scripts and shot plans 

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