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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for auditions.
  2. Audition performers.
  3. Select performers.

Required Skills

Required skills

initiative enterprise and creativity in the context of being open to a wide range of ideas and approaches to interpreting characters

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

communication skills sufficient to

convey concepts and characterisation requirements to performers in an audition environment

provide constructive feedback to performers during and after auditions

work closely with others involved in the selection process including reaching consensus on the most appropriate performers for specific roles

planning organising and literacy skills in the context of

analysing scripts to develop character profiles

scheduling auditions

selfmanagement skills sufficient to

show strong leadership qualities

work under pressure to tight deadlines

Required knowledge

welldeveloped understanding of character development and the craft of screen acting

knowledge of communication techniques including effective listening questioning and nonverbal cues

industry knowledge including

roles and responsibilities of personnel in the screen and media production industry

issues and challenges that arise in selecting performers for screen productions

conventions and practices of directing for the screen

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

visual storytelling techniques

standard processes for organising screen tests

OHS standards as they apply to directing performers in screen productions

Evidence Required

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

selection of performers for screen productions that demonstrates

understanding of the conventions and practices of casting performers for screen productions

ability to select performers that fit character profiles

effective communication techniques in conveying character requirements to performers

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to a range of equipment and audition environments typically used in screen and media industries

access to screen productions for which auditions are required

availability of script materials

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

evaluation of a selection of character profiles prepared by the candidate to determine candidates ability to identify the type of performers required

observation of the candidate auditioning performers for a screen production to assess candidates ability to convey concepts and requirements to 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 rehearsals of performers

CUFDRT501A Direct rehearsals of performers

CUFDRTA Direct performers

CUFDRT502A Direct performers.


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Production requirements may include:

budget

codes of practice

confidentiality

content

contracts

contractual

copyright

deadlines

duration

genre of production

intellectual property

location

purpose

schedule.

Production personnel may include:

broadcaster

casting director

director

director of photography

performer

producer

script writer

other technical/specialist staff.

Character profiles may include:

age

attitude

ethnicity

gender

period

physical features

rhythm

sensibilities

temperament.

Performers may include:

actors

animals and handlers

animations

audience

extras

musicians

narrators

presenters

puppets

stunt performers.

Resume's may include:

agent

contact details

performance fees

personal details

photographs

references

screen performances

show reel

theatre performances.

Audition information may include:

audition requirements, e.g. cold read and monologues

character profiles

dates, times and location of audition

photographs

production commitments

rehearsal commitments

release forms

resume'

scenes for audition

screen performances

script and script extracts

show reel

sign-in sheets

theatrical performances.

Facilities may include:

costumes

digital camera

lighting

microphones

props

sets

venue

video and recording facilities.

Audition process may include:

call backs

creativity

improvisations:

character

situational

performing monologues

reading scenes

rehearsal exercises.

Performance elements may include:

ability to improvise

ability to make bold choices

ability to perform or learn tasks required of the character

ability to take direction

authentic and appropriate behaviours

character arc

clarity of objectives

courage

honesty

originality

script comprehension

selflessness

uniqueness.

Slate details may include:

auditioning role

contact details

name

verbal resume'.

Productions may include:

advertisements/commercials

animations

documentaries

features

interactive media

promotional presentations

shorts

television series and serials

training videos.