Required skills

communication skills sufficient to

explain narrative concepts storylines and characterisation requirements to performers during rehearsals

provide constructive feedback to performers during and after rehearsals

respond appropriately to feedback from others on the rehearsal process

negotiate arrangements with production staff and performers in ways that foster a positive rehearsal environment

work closely with team members

high level of initiative enterprise and creativity in the context of

developing ideas to a final outcome in original and innovative ways

demonstrating originality and innovative approaches in the creative directing process

being open to a wide range of ideas and approaches to visualising scripts

generating original and fresh approaches to visualising scripts

determining how a story can be carried forward from one scene to the next and throughout an entire production

technical skills sufficient to use standard word processing and spreadsheet applications in preparing documentation in relation to the directing process

planning organising and literacy skills in the context of

analysing complex outlines and scripts to plan character development

undertaking background research to enhance understanding and appreciation of production contexts

addressing and solving problems and challenges in a timely and collaborative manner

selfmanagement and learning skills sufficient to

show strong leadership qualities

refine the quality of performances through an ongoing process of experimentation

experiment with narrative conventions and elements to develop and extend ones own directing practice

provide appropriate and timely production documentation

manage a number of tasks concurrently

work under pressure to tight deadlines

Required knowledge

welldeveloped understanding of character development and the craft of screen or stage acting

knowledge of communication techniques including effective listening questioning and nonverbal cues

industry knowledge including

roles and responsibilities of screen media and entertainment production personnel

sound understanding of artistic and technical elements associated with productions eg staging lighting and sound

issues and challenges that arise in directing performers

conventions and practices of directing for the screen or stage

broad historical and cultural context for types of productions relevant to area of work

visual storytelling techniques

techniques to transpose written to visual narrative

conditions of industrial awards and workers compensation in relation to participation of cast and crew in rehearsals

OHS standards as they apply to directing performers

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

directing of rehearsals that demonstrate

effective communication with cast and crew

ability to develop strategies to plot and plan performances

knowledge of all technical staging and artistic aspects of a production

ability to meet production deadlines

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to productions that require the directing of performers

availability of performers

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

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

Method of assessment

The following assessment method is appropriate for this unit

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

observation of the candidate directing performers during rehearsals to assess candidates ability to communicate effectively with performers

written or oral 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

CUFDRTA Direct performers

CUFDRT502A Direct performers

CUFDRTA Audition and select performers

CUFDRT602A Audition and select performers

CUFDRTA Direct screen production crews

CUFDRT603A Direct screen production crews.

Productions may include:

Dramatic elements may include:

Rehearsal infrastructure may include:

Production requirements may include:

Production personnel may include:

Documentation may include:

Rehearsal exercises may include:

Performers may include:

Materials and sources may include:

Performance factors may include:

Context for blocking and staging arrangements may include:

Technical and design requirements may include: