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CUASMT503
Develop and maintain production documents

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to produce and manage documentation that tracks the creative development of productions in the screen, media, entertainment and events industries.

Individuals who apply these skills are expected to display initiative, judgement and responsibility as they use high level communication and coordination skills in the process of maintaining production scripts and keeping cast and crew up-to-date with developments through the rehearsal phase and into the performance run.

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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Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

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

1.Clarify production documentation requirements

1.1 Analyse production and design documentation to determine creative and technical production aspects of projects

1.2 In consultation with relevant personnel, determine precise documentation requirements for productions

1.3 Clarify scope of own responsibilities for producing and maintaining production documents

2. Develop production scripts in rehearsals

2.1 Set up production scripts using format appropriate to type of production

2.2 Incorporate cuts, additions and other script modifications to reflect current version of shows

2.3 Distribute script revisions to relevant personnel applying clear version control protocols

2.4 Record performers’ blocking and continuously update notation to ensure accuracy and currency of records

2.5 Record other information required to rehearse and stage shows in production scripts

2.6 Provide prompts and cues in a timely and appropriate manner, ensuring accuracy and clarity of communication

2.7 Use prompting notation to mark performers’ errors and omissions in scripts

2.8 Use notation as a guide to provide performers with notes and to anticipate where future prompts may be required

3. Maintain administrative documents

3.1 Draft production documents

3.2 Confirm drafts with relevant personnel and make additions and adjustments as required

3.3 Distribute copies of documents according to production requirements to facilitate the work of production personnel

3.4 Update production administrative documents to reflect development of productions and distribute to production personnel applying clear version control protocols

3.5 Maintain accurate records of distribution

3.6 Contribute to evaluations and continuous improvement of production documentation and adjust own work procedures accordingly

Evidence of the ability to:

create and update production scripts and administration documents for at least two productions that:

are clear and technically correct

meet artistic and technical production requirements

use production scripts during rehearsals

work collaboratively.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.

To complete the unit requirements the individual must:

explain the purpose of a range of documentation used for stage managing different types of productions and events

describe features and formats of source documents used to create production reference documents

explain the role of stage management personnel in the following production areas:

audio

costume

design

lighting

production management

props

set construction

show control

staging

vision systems

describe issues and challenges that can arise when developing and maintaining production documents, along with solutions to address them.

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 and rehearsals.

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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Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

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

1.Clarify production documentation requirements

1.1 Analyse production and design documentation to determine creative and technical production aspects of projects

1.2 In consultation with relevant personnel, determine precise documentation requirements for productions

1.3 Clarify scope of own responsibilities for producing and maintaining production documents

2. Develop production scripts in rehearsals

2.1 Set up production scripts using format appropriate to type of production

2.2 Incorporate cuts, additions and other script modifications to reflect current version of shows

2.3 Distribute script revisions to relevant personnel applying clear version control protocols

2.4 Record performers’ blocking and continuously update notation to ensure accuracy and currency of records

2.5 Record other information required to rehearse and stage shows in production scripts

2.6 Provide prompts and cues in a timely and appropriate manner, ensuring accuracy and clarity of communication

2.7 Use prompting notation to mark performers’ errors and omissions in scripts

2.8 Use notation as a guide to provide performers with notes and to anticipate where future prompts may be required

3. Maintain administrative documents

3.1 Draft production documents

3.2 Confirm drafts with relevant personnel and make additions and adjustments as required

3.3 Distribute copies of documents according to production requirements to facilitate the work of production personnel

3.4 Update production administrative documents to reflect development of productions and distribute to production personnel applying clear version control protocols

3.5 Maintain accurate records of distribution

3.6 Contribute to evaluations and continuous improvement of production documentation and adjust own work procedures accordingly

Evidence of the ability to:

create and update production scripts and administration documents for at least two productions that:

are clear and technically correct

meet artistic and technical production requirements

use production scripts during rehearsals

work collaboratively.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.

To complete the unit requirements the individual must:

explain the purpose of a range of documentation used for stage managing different types of productions and events

describe features and formats of source documents used to create production reference documents

explain the role of stage management personnel in the following production areas:

audio

costume

design

lighting

production management

props

set construction

show control

staging

vision systems

describe issues and challenges that can arise when developing and maintaining production documents, along with solutions to address them.

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 and rehearsals.

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
Analyse production and design documentation to determine creative and technical production aspects of projects 
In consultation with relevant personnel, determine precise documentation requirements for productions 
Clarify scope of own responsibilities for producing and maintaining production documents 
Set up production scripts using format appropriate to type of production 
Incorporate cuts, additions and other script modifications to reflect current version of shows 
Distribute script revisions to relevant personnel applying clear version control protocols 
Record performers’ blocking and continuously update notation to ensure accuracy and currency of records 
Record other information required to rehearse and stage shows in production scripts 
Provide prompts and cues in a timely and appropriate manner, ensuring accuracy and clarity of communication 
Use prompting notation to mark performers’ errors and omissions in scripts 
Use notation as a guide to provide performers with notes and to anticipate where future prompts may be required 
Draft production documents 
Confirm drafts with relevant personnel and make additions and adjustments as required 
Distribute copies of documents according to production requirements to facilitate the work of production personnel 
Update production administrative documents to reflect development of productions and distribute to production personnel applying clear version control protocols 
Maintain accurate records of distribution 
Contribute to evaluations and continuous improvement of production documentation and adjust own work procedures accordingly 

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