Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CUACAM301 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Shoot material for screen productions

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUACAM301 - Shoot material for screen productions
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to shoot material for screen productions using a singlecamera unit.It applies to individuals whose prime responsibility is to capture screen images using a range of video equipment. They generally work under direction, and perform all camera, sound and lighting functions. Depending on the scale of the shoot, they may have an assistant or may be required to assist senior camera operators.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

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:

camera, lighting and sound equipment

locations for shooting video

productions for which material needs to be filmed

production documents

workplace safety and security procedures that apply to shooting video on location

interaction with others.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for shoots
  • Participate in preproduction briefings to confirm production and postproduction requirements
  • Arrange equipment and accessories for shoots as directed, checking everything is clean and operational
  • Check there are adequate supplies of charged batteries and capture media for shoots
  • Prepare and pack lighting equipment
  • Undertake minor repairs on faulty equipment and report significant faults to relevant production personnel
  • Confirm location, shooting schedules and timelines
  • Complete workplace documentation prior to shoots
       
Element: Set up on location
  • Contribute ideas to initial concepts in discussion with crew and talent
  • Plan camera positions to ensure composition of shots provides correct visual interpretation of material or subject
  • Take safety of personnel on location into account when setting up and securing cameras and other equipment
  • Plan repositioning of equipment and accessories during shoots in line with production schedules
  • Label and load capture media and check camera functions
  • Position microphones and conduct audio check
       
Element: Set up lighting
  • Assess quality and quantity of available light to determine whether correction is required
  • Mount and position lighting equipment following safety guidelines
  • Run lighting cables and connect safely to power sources
  • Install colour frames and gels according to requirements
  • Select lenses and filters appropriate to prevailing weather conditions
       
Element: Position and operate camera to capture shots
  • Use camera shots and angles that produce effective cuts between shots in line with production requirements
  • Take account of editing or other postproduction requirements while shooting
  • Check camera movements to implement planned or rehearsed shots according to direction from production personnel
  • Shoot and record sequences as directed, maintaining focus throughout
       
Element: Manipulate cables and camera positioning
  • Participate in preproduction meetings and rehearsals to confirm final camera and cable movements
  • Position and move camera cabling during shoots according to instructions and cues from production personnel
  • Respond consistently to cues from production personnel to avoid undue lapses in timing
  • Cooperate with other crew members to move cameras and cabling without impeding work of camera operators
  • Handle cabling without damaging equipment or causing injury to others
       
Element: Wrap up shoots
  • Use safe lifting techniques when packing equipment and accessories
  • Label recorded material and associated documentation correctly
  • Report equipment faults and complete required documentation
  • Leave locations in original or improved condition
  • Review and reflect on own performance and note areas for improvement
       


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. Prepare for shoots

1.1 Participate in preproduction briefings to confirm production and postproduction requirements

1.2 Arrange equipment and accessories for shoots as directed, checking everything is clean and operational

1.3 Check there are adequate supplies of charged batteries and capture media for shoots

1.4 Prepare and pack lighting equipment

1.5 Undertake minor repairs on faulty equipment and report significant faults to relevant production personnel

1.6 Confirm location, shooting schedules and timelines

1.7 Complete workplace documentation prior to shoots

2. Set up on location

2.1 Contribute ideas to initial concepts in discussion with crew and talent

2.2 Plan camera positions to ensure composition of shots provides correct visual interpretation of material or subject

2.3 Take safety of personnel on location into account when setting up and securing cameras and other equipment

2.4 Plan repositioning of equipment and accessories during shoots in line with production schedules

2.5 Label and load capture media and check camera functions

2.6 Position microphones and conduct audio check

3. Set up lighting

3.1 Assess quality and quantity of available light to determine whether correction is required

3.2 Mount and position lighting equipment following safety guidelines

3.3 Run lighting cables and connect safely to power sources

3.4 Install colour frames and gels according to requirements

3.5 Select lenses and filters appropriate to prevailing weather conditions

4. Position and operate camera to capture shots

4.1 Use camera shots and angles that produce effective cuts between shots in line with production requirements

4.2 Take account of editing or other postproduction requirements while shooting

4.3 Check camera movements to implement planned or rehearsed shots according to direction from production personnel

4.4 Shoot and record sequences as directed, maintaining focus throughout

5. Manipulate cables and camera positioning

5.1 Participate in preproduction meetings and rehearsals to confirm final camera and cable movements

5.2 Position and move camera cabling during shoots according to instructions and cues from production personnel

5.3 Respond consistently to cues from production personnel to avoid undue lapses in timing

5.4 Cooperate with other crew members to move cameras and cabling without impeding work of camera operators

5.5 Handle cabling without damaging equipment or causing injury to others

6. Wrap up shoots

6.1 Use safe lifting techniques when packing equipment and accessories

6.2 Label recorded material and associated documentation correctly

6.3 Report equipment faults and complete required documentation

6.4 Leave locations in original or improved condition

6.5 Review and reflect on own performance and note areas for improvement

Evidence of the ability to:

contribute to pre-production discussions about ways to capture desired style of moving images

assemble equipment and accessories in readiness for camera shoots

position camera on location so shots are captured from the best angles

safely set up and test sound equipment, lighting equipment and accessories

safely operate a range of professional video camera equipment and accessories to capture shots as directed and in a way that facilitates post-production editing

work within production deadlines

work effectively as a team member to position equipment before and during shoots and to pack up gear at the conclusion of shoots

assist with moving cables and cameras during shoots

follow procedures to complete workplace documentation.

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:

outline roles and responsibilities of production and postproduction personnel

identify typical problems that arise in the context of shooting material for screen productions, and briefly describe solutions

explain how different image capture media are used

describe basic framing techniques and methods of composition

describe characteristics of microphones and audio equipment commonly used for shooting screen productions

outline the effect different light sources, lenses and filters have on lighting sets and talent

explain basic principles of lighting that apply in the context of shooting material for screen productions

describe techniques for handling and attaching cabling

outline work health and safety procedures that apply to shooting on location.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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. Prepare for shoots

1.1 Participate in preproduction briefings to confirm production and postproduction requirements

1.2 Arrange equipment and accessories for shoots as directed, checking everything is clean and operational

1.3 Check there are adequate supplies of charged batteries and capture media for shoots

1.4 Prepare and pack lighting equipment

1.5 Undertake minor repairs on faulty equipment and report significant faults to relevant production personnel

1.6 Confirm location, shooting schedules and timelines

1.7 Complete workplace documentation prior to shoots

2. Set up on location

2.1 Contribute ideas to initial concepts in discussion with crew and talent

2.2 Plan camera positions to ensure composition of shots provides correct visual interpretation of material or subject

2.3 Take safety of personnel on location into account when setting up and securing cameras and other equipment

2.4 Plan repositioning of equipment and accessories during shoots in line with production schedules

2.5 Label and load capture media and check camera functions

2.6 Position microphones and conduct audio check

3. Set up lighting

3.1 Assess quality and quantity of available light to determine whether correction is required

3.2 Mount and position lighting equipment following safety guidelines

3.3 Run lighting cables and connect safely to power sources

3.4 Install colour frames and gels according to requirements

3.5 Select lenses and filters appropriate to prevailing weather conditions

4. Position and operate camera to capture shots

4.1 Use camera shots and angles that produce effective cuts between shots in line with production requirements

4.2 Take account of editing or other postproduction requirements while shooting

4.3 Check camera movements to implement planned or rehearsed shots according to direction from production personnel

4.4 Shoot and record sequences as directed, maintaining focus throughout

5. Manipulate cables and camera positioning

5.1 Participate in preproduction meetings and rehearsals to confirm final camera and cable movements

5.2 Position and move camera cabling during shoots according to instructions and cues from production personnel

5.3 Respond consistently to cues from production personnel to avoid undue lapses in timing

5.4 Cooperate with other crew members to move cameras and cabling without impeding work of camera operators

5.5 Handle cabling without damaging equipment or causing injury to others

6. Wrap up shoots

6.1 Use safe lifting techniques when packing equipment and accessories

6.2 Label recorded material and associated documentation correctly

6.3 Report equipment faults and complete required documentation

6.4 Leave locations in original or improved condition

6.5 Review and reflect on own performance and note areas for improvement

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Participate in preproduction briefings to confirm production and postproduction requirements 
Arrange equipment and accessories for shoots as directed, checking everything is clean and operational 
Check there are adequate supplies of charged batteries and capture media for shoots 
Prepare and pack lighting equipment 
Undertake minor repairs on faulty equipment and report significant faults to relevant production personnel 
Confirm location, shooting schedules and timelines 
Complete workplace documentation prior to shoots 
Contribute ideas to initial concepts in discussion with crew and talent 
Plan camera positions to ensure composition of shots provides correct visual interpretation of material or subject 
Take safety of personnel on location into account when setting up and securing cameras and other equipment 
Plan repositioning of equipment and accessories during shoots in line with production schedules 
Label and load capture media and check camera functions 
Position microphones and conduct audio check 
Assess quality and quantity of available light to determine whether correction is required 
Mount and position lighting equipment following safety guidelines 
Run lighting cables and connect safely to power sources 
Install colour frames and gels according to requirements 
Select lenses and filters appropriate to prevailing weather conditions 
Use camera shots and angles that produce effective cuts between shots in line with production requirements 
Take account of editing or other postproduction requirements while shooting 
Check camera movements to implement planned or rehearsed shots according to direction from production personnel 
Shoot and record sequences as directed, maintaining focus throughout 
Participate in preproduction meetings and rehearsals to confirm final camera and cable movements 
Position and move camera cabling during shoots according to instructions and cues from production personnel 
Respond consistently to cues from production personnel to avoid undue lapses in timing 
Cooperate with other crew members to move cameras and cabling without impeding work of camera operators 
Handle cabling without damaging equipment or causing injury to others 
Use safe lifting techniques when packing equipment and accessories 
Label recorded material and associated documentation correctly 
Report equipment faults and complete required documentation 
Leave locations in original or improved condition 
Review and reflect on own performance and note areas for improvement 

Forms

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