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CUAPPM410
Coordinate continuity

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage consistency of characteristics of persons, plots, objects, places and events between shots and scenes in a production, thus facilitating post-production editing.

It applies to individuals who track details of each shooting session and communicate script changes to cast and crew, including information on props, make-up and wardrobe. The notes involved in this work contain details required to recreate continuity of a particular scene, location or action, irrespective of shooting sequence.

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. Prepare scripts for continuity

1.1 Source production documentation with details of scenes to be shot

1.2 Analyse and break down scripts and production schedules to determine continuity implications of scenes to be shot

1.3 Collaborate with relevant production staff to determine most efficient shooting sequence

1.4 Prepare continuity documentation to deliver basic continuity information for each scene

1.5 Identify story days and sequence of story within the script and mark against production schedule

1.6 Note continuity information on script, production schedules or in a continuity diary according to organisational or standard industry practices

1.7 Confirm dialogue requirements with relevant production staff to verify purpose and storyline

2. Conduct continuity during production phase

2.1 Log information for each action, or take, on script or in continuity diary

2.2 Produce detailed notes on all elements associated with each scene to enable precise reproduction at a later date if required

2.3 Take photographs of all characters, sets and locations to assist facilitation of continuity

2.4 Time and record duration of all sequences during shoots

2.5 Describe shots in terms of relevant technical information according to organisational requirements

2.6 Provide progress reports to relevant production staff as required and in a timely manner, and update continuity documentation on an ongoing basis during productions

3. Advise on continuity during productions

3.1 Recognise implications for production schedules and costs of changes to dialogue and other elements, and promptly inform director

3.2 Communicate approved changes to cast and crew promptly, either verbally or through relevant continuity documentation

3.3 Liaise with personnel from other departments responsible for specific areas of continuity to ensure continuity for the whole production is maintained

3.4 Report to director, according to organisational procedures, identified continuity problems and suggest ways to resolve

Evidence of the ability to:

develop, organise and document detailed continuity information to support the integrity and efficiency of a production

identify continuity problems and implications for props, make-up and wardrobe, and address promptly

maintain a continuity diary and other workplace documentation using appropriate industry terminology.

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 the role of continuity work within a screen, media or entertainment production

describe the role and responsibilities of a continuity supervisor or script supervisor and their relationship to key members of the production team

explain relevant protocols and procedures that apply to continuity work in a screen, media or entertainment production

explain how the following continuity conventions are used to support a successful production outcome:

direction and line of action

crossing the line

eyeline

types of shots

angles

position of cameras

position of performers

script changes

explain methods used to visualise and interpret creative and technical concepts required to coordinate all aspects of production continuity

identify typical problems and the main challenges of production continuity work, and briefly describe solutions

identify documentation associated with running a production used to inform continuity work.

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:

productions requiring continuity

scripts for analysis

a range of sets, wardrobe, props and locations.

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. Prepare scripts for continuity

1.1 Source production documentation with details of scenes to be shot

1.2 Analyse and break down scripts and production schedules to determine continuity implications of scenes to be shot

1.3 Collaborate with relevant production staff to determine most efficient shooting sequence

1.4 Prepare continuity documentation to deliver basic continuity information for each scene

1.5 Identify story days and sequence of story within the script and mark against production schedule

1.6 Note continuity information on script, production schedules or in a continuity diary according to organisational or standard industry practices

1.7 Confirm dialogue requirements with relevant production staff to verify purpose and storyline

2. Conduct continuity during production phase

2.1 Log information for each action, or take, on script or in continuity diary

2.2 Produce detailed notes on all elements associated with each scene to enable precise reproduction at a later date if required

2.3 Take photographs of all characters, sets and locations to assist facilitation of continuity

2.4 Time and record duration of all sequences during shoots

2.5 Describe shots in terms of relevant technical information according to organisational requirements

2.6 Provide progress reports to relevant production staff as required and in a timely manner, and update continuity documentation on an ongoing basis during productions

3. Advise on continuity during productions

3.1 Recognise implications for production schedules and costs of changes to dialogue and other elements, and promptly inform director

3.2 Communicate approved changes to cast and crew promptly, either verbally or through relevant continuity documentation

3.3 Liaise with personnel from other departments responsible for specific areas of continuity to ensure continuity for the whole production is maintained

3.4 Report to director, according to organisational procedures, identified continuity problems and suggest ways to resolve

Evidence of the ability to:

develop, organise and document detailed continuity information to support the integrity and efficiency of a production

identify continuity problems and implications for props, make-up and wardrobe, and address promptly

maintain a continuity diary and other workplace documentation using appropriate industry terminology.

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 the role of continuity work within a screen, media or entertainment production

describe the role and responsibilities of a continuity supervisor or script supervisor and their relationship to key members of the production team

explain relevant protocols and procedures that apply to continuity work in a screen, media or entertainment production

explain how the following continuity conventions are used to support a successful production outcome:

direction and line of action

crossing the line

eyeline

types of shots

angles

position of cameras

position of performers

script changes

explain methods used to visualise and interpret creative and technical concepts required to coordinate all aspects of production continuity

identify typical problems and the main challenges of production continuity work, and briefly describe solutions

identify documentation associated with running a production used to inform continuity work.

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:

productions requiring continuity

scripts for analysis

a range of sets, wardrobe, props and locations.

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

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Source production documentation with details of scenes to be shot 
Analyse and break down scripts and production schedules to determine continuity implications of scenes to be shot 
Collaborate with relevant production staff to determine most efficient shooting sequence 
Prepare continuity documentation to deliver basic continuity information for each scene 
Identify story days and sequence of story within the script and mark against production schedule 
Note continuity information on script, production schedules or in a continuity diary according to organisational or standard industry practices 
Confirm dialogue requirements with relevant production staff to verify purpose and storyline 
Log information for each action, or take, on script or in continuity diary 
Produce detailed notes on all elements associated with each scene to enable precise reproduction at a later date if required 
Take photographs of all characters, sets and locations to assist facilitation of continuity 
Time and record duration of all sequences during shoots 
Describe shots in terms of relevant technical information according to organisational requirements 
Provide progress reports to relevant production staff as required and in a timely manner, and update continuity documentation on an ongoing basis during productions 
Recognise implications for production schedules and costs of changes to dialogue and other elements, and promptly inform director 
Communicate approved changes to cast and crew promptly, either verbally or through relevant continuity documentation 
Liaise with personnel from other departments responsible for specific areas of continuity to ensure continuity for the whole production is maintained 
Report to director, according to organisational procedures, identified continuity problems and suggest ways to resolve 

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