Assessor Resource

CUADRT603
Direct screen production crews

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to direct film and television production crews.

It applies to individuals responsible for visualising and defining the style and structure of productions. They apply high-level communication skills to convey creative and visual ideas and motivate production personnel to play a part in producing their vision for screen productions. They act with a high degree of autonomy, are members of a production team, and need to collaborate with technical and administrative personnel and be willing to make compromises where necessary.

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

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Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Brief crew on shoot requirements

1.1 Brief production crew and discuss proposed vision, artistic style and technical requirements for productions

1.2 Involve crew members in development of creative solutions to production requirements

1.3 Resolve difficult or complex shot requirements in consultation with crews

1.4 Confirm all technical requirements for productions are in place before shooting commences and organise back-ups or alternatives as required

1.5 Establish clear communication lines with production crew members

2. Rehearse shoots

2. 1 Distribute production documentation to crew members as required

2.2 Plan and execute shoot procedures and protocols according to organisational practices

2.3 Brief crews on their role in realising each scenic unit in context of the overall required narrative

2.4 Provide instructions to assist production crew maximise technical expertise in delivery of desired photographic and cinematographic (mise-en-scène effect) outcomes

2.5 Direct rehearsal of each shot, assess for creative or technical problems, and resolve issues with crew members

3. Direct shoots

3.1 Facilitate interactions between performers and production crew to meet planned technical and creative requirements

3.2 Direct retakes where necessary, arriving at innovative and imaginative solutions to problems, in collaboration with crew members

3.3 Provide clear instructions and cues to production crews

3.4 Record all sequences and additional material in line with production deadlines

3.5 Implement work health and safety (WHS) procedures according to organisational procedures

3.6 Evaluate shoots from a director’s perspective, including own performance, and note areas for future improvement

3.7 Provide feedback to production crew members and invite their comments on shoots.

Evidence of the ability to:

brief crew members on the creative and technical requirements of screen productions

invite input from crew members to the process of devising shots and finding solutions to complex shot requirements

direct rehearsals in a way that motivates crew members and provides opportunities for them to use their technical expertise to achieve desired creative outcomes

meet production deadlines.

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:

describe roles and responsibilities of production crew members and how directors interact with them

identify typical problems that arise when directing screen production crews, and briefly describe solutions

explain conventions and practices for directing screen productions

outline how technical and artistic elements come together in screen productions

describe workplace health and safety procedures that apply to directing screen productions.

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:

opportunities for directing production crews

screen production facilities.

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. Brief crew on shoot requirements

1.1 Brief production crew and discuss proposed vision, artistic style and technical requirements for productions

1.2 Involve crew members in development of creative solutions to production requirements

1.3 Resolve difficult or complex shot requirements in consultation with crews

1.4 Confirm all technical requirements for productions are in place before shooting commences and organise back-ups or alternatives as required

1.5 Establish clear communication lines with production crew members

2. Rehearse shoots

2. 1 Distribute production documentation to crew members as required

2.2 Plan and execute shoot procedures and protocols according to organisational practices

2.3 Brief crews on their role in realising each scenic unit in context of the overall required narrative

2.4 Provide instructions to assist production crew maximise technical expertise in delivery of desired photographic and cinematographic (mise-en-scène effect) outcomes

2.5 Direct rehearsal of each shot, assess for creative or technical problems, and resolve issues with crew members

3. Direct shoots

3.1 Facilitate interactions between performers and production crew to meet planned technical and creative requirements

3.2 Direct retakes where necessary, arriving at innovative and imaginative solutions to problems, in collaboration with crew members

3.3 Provide clear instructions and cues to production crews

3.4 Record all sequences and additional material in line with production deadlines

3.5 Implement work health and safety (WHS) procedures according to organisational procedures

3.6 Evaluate shoots from a director’s perspective, including own performance, and note areas for future improvement

3.7 Provide feedback to production crew members and invite their comments on shoots.

Evidence of the ability to:

brief crew members on the creative and technical requirements of screen productions

invite input from crew members to the process of devising shots and finding solutions to complex shot requirements

direct rehearsals in a way that motivates crew members and provides opportunities for them to use their technical expertise to achieve desired creative outcomes

meet production deadlines.

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:

describe roles and responsibilities of production crew members and how directors interact with them

identify typical problems that arise when directing screen production crews, and briefly describe solutions

explain conventions and practices for directing screen productions

outline how technical and artistic elements come together in screen productions

describe workplace health and safety procedures that apply to directing screen productions.

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:

opportunities for directing production crews

screen production facilities.

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
Brief production crew and discuss proposed vision, artistic style and technical requirements for productions 
Involve crew members in development of creative solutions to production requirements 
Resolve difficult or complex shot requirements in consultation with crews 
Confirm all technical requirements for productions are in place before shooting commences and organise back-ups or alternatives as required 
Establish clear communication lines with production crew members 
 
Plan and execute shoot procedures and protocols according to organisational practices 
Brief crews on their role in realising each scenic unit in context of the overall required narrative 
Provide instructions to assist production crew maximise technical expertise in delivery of desired photographic and cinematographic (mise-en-scène effect) outcomes 
Direct rehearsal of each shot, assess for creative or technical problems, and resolve issues with crew members 
Facilitate interactions between performers and production crew to meet planned technical and creative requirements 
Direct retakes where necessary, arriving at innovative and imaginative solutions to problems, in collaboration with crew members 
Provide clear instructions and cues to production crews 
Record all sequences and additional material in line with production deadlines 
Implement work health and safety (WHS) procedures according to organisational procedures 
Evaluate shoots from a director’s perspective, including own performance, and note areas for future improvement 
Provide feedback to production crew members and invite their comments on shoots. 

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