Required skills

communication skills sufficient to interpret and discuss creative requirements for productions

ability to work and communicate effectively as a team member

technical skills sufficient to

operate a range of professional camera lighting and audio equipment in the context of a range of program styles

manipulate and move cameras and cables as part of a team

initiative and enterprise in the context of

making creative contributions to program ideas and outcomes

troubleshooting and solving operational problems quickly and efficiently as they arise during shoots

selfmanagement and planning skills sufficient to

work under pressure

balance creative and technical requirements

evaluate own contribution to creative solutions

literacy skills sufficient to provide written and verbal instructions eg shot lists labelling

numeracy skills sufficient to make decisions that take account of budgetary constraints

Required knowledge

industry knowledge including

roles and responsibilities of production and postproduction team members

broad understanding of the creative and technical elements of a range of television productions

broadcast language and terminology

issues and challenges that arise in the context of shooting a wide range of television content

features of a range of cameras and equipment

framing techniques and shot composition

welldeveloped understanding of photographic principles such as

exposure

focus

tonal relationships

light sources

sensitivity and balancing

camera interpretation of colour

colour correction techniques

colour temperature and compensation and how this determines the selection of gels and filters

features of different types of lightmeasuring devices

basic principles of lighting eg key fill and back light

types of artificialintroduced light sources available to camera operators

OHS and public health and safety procedures particularly as they relate to shooting on location

characteristics of commonly used microphones and their application in a range of environments

characteristics of audio signals under variable conditions eg pitch wavelength frequency dynamics and distortions

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

ability to work within production deadlines and to plan and organise all aspects of camera shoots

ability to contribute creative interpretations and ideas in the context of planning shots to meet production requirements

collaborative approach to work including ability to work under direction

ability to operate a range of cameras and ancillary equipment

knowledge and application of photographic principles

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to professional equipment based on items listed in the range statement

access to facilities to produce a show tape which demonstrates aptitude across a reasonable spectrum of program types and the ability to gather content across a variety of locations conditions and subject matter

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

evaluation of a range of screen content shot by the candidate to determine whether production requirements have been met

observation of the candidate setting up and operating camera and lighting equipment on location

written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

BSBCRTA Collaborate in a creative process

BSBCRT402A Collaborate in a creative process

CUFCAMA Shoot television content in a multicamera environment

CUFCAM402A Shoot television content in a multi-camera environment

CUSSOUA Record sound on location

CUSSOU406A Record sound on location.

Productions may include:

Locations may include:

Shoots may include:

Equipment and accessories may include:

Lenses may include:

Filters may include:

Capture media may include:

Documentation may include:

Shots may include:

Lighting may include:

Production personnel may include:

Talent may include:

Camera movements may include: