Assessor Resource

CUAWRT502
Develop storylines and treatments

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop a narrative or storyline.

It applies to individuals who work at a senior level in a range of film, television and digital media productions. Writers apply skills to take script development from outline to storyline, while storyliners develop storylines for ongoing narrative material and turn story outlines into scene breakdowns. They work collaboratively with story editors, script producers and script editors.

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. Plan and prepare to write production material

1.1 Define script writing construction, style and formats required for the production and clients

1.2 Define and develop ideas and concepts based on analysis of genre, audience and purpose

1.3 Develop elements of narrative, including visual and aural components, dialogue and other communication techniques, such as symbols and icons, to convey information in production material

2. Develop storylines or treatments

2.1 Identify components of script development required by concept proposals

2.2 Develop concepts to synopsis stage or equivalent as required by production format or genre

2.3 Develop treatment and scene breakdown as required by production format or genre

2.4 Evaluate narrative development with relevant personnel and incorporate feedback as required

2.5 Develop material in a format appropriate for story conferencing or pitch presentation to client

2.6 Adopt safe ergonomic practices when using screens and keyboards for long periods of time

3. Finalise storylines or treatments

3.1 Present materials for discussion to production team responsible for story conferences or pitching to clients

3.2 Redraft materials incorporating feedback as required

3.3 Make relevant material ready for next stage of production within agreed timeframes and budget requirements

Evidence of the ability to:

write original storylines and treatments for media productions

gather and synthesise ideas and concepts using a range of techniques

apply effective narrative and structural techniques and appropriate formats to storylines and treatments

prepare production materials for a story conference or pitch presentation

evaluate narrative development and incorporate feedback to improve scripts

work collaboratively with others to refine production material for client presentations.

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:

explain storytelling techniques appropriate to media productions

describe key elements of narrative and techniques used to convey information in production material

explain the steps in developing storylines

outline health and safety requirements as they relate to working for periods of time on screens and keyboards

outline typical challenges that arise when writing storylines and treatments and how to handle these.

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:

a production brief

interaction with others

software packages.

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. Plan and prepare to write production material

1.1 Define script writing construction, style and formats required for the production and clients

1.2 Define and develop ideas and concepts based on analysis of genre, audience and purpose

1.3 Develop elements of narrative, including visual and aural components, dialogue and other communication techniques, such as symbols and icons, to convey information in production material

2. Develop storylines or treatments

2.1 Identify components of script development required by concept proposals

2.2 Develop concepts to synopsis stage or equivalent as required by production format or genre

2.3 Develop treatment and scene breakdown as required by production format or genre

2.4 Evaluate narrative development with relevant personnel and incorporate feedback as required

2.5 Develop material in a format appropriate for story conferencing or pitch presentation to client

2.6 Adopt safe ergonomic practices when using screens and keyboards for long periods of time

3. Finalise storylines or treatments

3.1 Present materials for discussion to production team responsible for story conferences or pitching to clients

3.2 Redraft materials incorporating feedback as required

3.3 Make relevant material ready for next stage of production within agreed timeframes and budget requirements

Evidence of the ability to:

write original storylines and treatments for media productions

gather and synthesise ideas and concepts using a range of techniques

apply effective narrative and structural techniques and appropriate formats to storylines and treatments

prepare production materials for a story conference or pitch presentation

evaluate narrative development and incorporate feedback to improve scripts

work collaboratively with others to refine production material for client presentations.

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:

explain storytelling techniques appropriate to media productions

describe key elements of narrative and techniques used to convey information in production material

explain the steps in developing storylines

outline health and safety requirements as they relate to working for periods of time on screens and keyboards

outline typical challenges that arise when writing storylines and treatments and how to handle these.

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:

a production brief

interaction with others

software packages.

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
Define script writing construction, style and formats required for the production and clients 
Define and develop ideas and concepts based on analysis of genre, audience and purpose 
Develop elements of narrative, including visual and aural components, dialogue and other communication techniques, such as symbols and icons, to convey information in production material 
Identify components of script development required by concept proposals 
Develop concepts to synopsis stage or equivalent as required by production format or genre 
Develop treatment and scene breakdown as required by production format or genre 
Evaluate narrative development with relevant personnel and incorporate feedback as required 
Develop material in a format appropriate for story conferencing or pitch presentation to client 
Adopt safe ergonomic practices when using screens and keyboards for long periods of time 
Present materials for discussion to production team responsible for story conferences or pitching to clients 
Redraft materials incorporating feedback as required 
Make relevant material ready for next stage of production within agreed timeframes and budget requirements 

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