Required skills

communication literacy and teamwork skills sufficient to

work collaboratively with other production staff to devise lighting effects that meet production requirements

convey changes to production staff in an effective and efficient manner

modify production documentation as required eg lighting plan cues

interpret script requirements in both creative and technical contexts

initiative and flexibility in the context of

generating a range of options for implementing lighting designs

employing a range of techniques to create lighting effects

adapting to changes in lighting requirements during rehearsals and productions

solving problems while under pressure with minimum disruption to work flows

technical skills in the context of

implementing and adjusting lighting setups

operating and interpreting information readouts from a colour temperature meter

undertaking basic maintenance of lighting equipment

accurately documenting the positions of luminaireslanterns

using light meters and different types of lightmeasuring devices

numeracy skills sufficient to

complete simple mathematical calculations using a scale ruler

measure and recalculate lighting cues

memorise channel numbers on lighting boards

Required knowledge

industry knowledge including

roles and responsibilities of personnel in the film and television production industry

impact of technology on production planning and operations

Recommended Safety Code for Film and Television

OHS legislation in the context of film and television production

sound understanding of the creative and technical elements of productions

general lighting terminology as it relates to a range of different lighting systems

issues and challenges that arise in the context of implementing lighting designs

basic elements of the lighting design process

comprehensive knowledge of a range of

lighting equipment and accessories eg lanterns luminaires shutters

lighting systems and concepts eg manual computerised DMX distribution backup systems used in conjunction with lighting control

a sound understanding of the attributes of cameras and lenses used in film and television productions and their potential impact on lighting designs

characteristics of a range of film tape and digital capture formats including

black and whitecolour

light sensitivity speed and latitude

temperature requirements

properties and behaviour of light and effects on film and television production eg

absorption

refraction

reflection

visible light waves

division by wavelength into colours

photographic principles including

exposures and tonal relationships

light sources

sensitivity and balancing

camera interpretation of colour

colour correction techniques

colour temperature and compensation

factors affecting the selection of gels and filters and colour media

the effect of different light sources diffusion materials filters and reflectors on the lighting environment eg on performers and sets

welldeveloped understanding of a range of techniques for creating lighting effects

general knowledge of electricity and application of safe electrical work practices

duty of care to colleagues and the general public especially on location

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 implement lighting designs in ways that address both the creative and technical requirements of productions

efficient setup and testing of lighting options

knowledge of lighting terminology

effective teamwork skills

knowledge and application of relevant OHS legislation

application of knowledge about how lighting setups need to take account of camera types and capture media being used

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

practical demonstration of skills through the implementation of a lighting design for a minimum of two productions

involvement of and interaction with a production team to reflect the collaborative nature of the production process

assessment over an extended period of time to assess the experimental aspects of this unit

access to a range of locations eg studio theatre and outdoors

access to production scriptsperformance outlines on which designs can be based

access to a variety of production venues eg indoor and outdoor and a selection of industrystandard lighting equipment and cameras as identified in the range statement

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 the lighting aspects of productions for which the candidate was responsible to determine whether design requirements have been met

direct observation of the candidate during technical rehearsals or productions to determine their ability to work effectively as a member of a production team

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

CUFLGTA Conceive and develop lighting designs

CUFLGT501A Conceive and develop lighting designs

CUFLGTA Set up record and operate lighting cues and effects

CUFLGT402A Set up, record and operate lighting cues and effects

BSBCRTA Collaborate in a creative process

BSBCRT402A Collaborate in a creative process.

Production personnel may include:

Productions may include:

Lighting equipment may include:

Lighting accessories may include:

Criteria may include:

Equipment and accessories may include:

Information readout may include:

Light quality may include:

Camera types may include:

Capture media may include:

Documentation may include:

Test equipment may include: