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CUACAM401 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Shoot a wide range of screen content

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUACAM401 - Shoot a wide range of screen content
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, set up and shoot a wide range of screen content using professional video equipment in a single camera environment.It applies to individuals who usually work without supervision, either as employees of a production house or as freelancers on assignment. Individuals often need to collaborate with producers, directors and production professionals to achieve the camera, sound and lighting outcomes of the shoot. 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 equipment and accessories

productions which require a range of material to be filmed.

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
  • Contribute ideas for the visual interpretation of production requirements in pre-production briefings
  • Appraise ideas for shots, taking into account the potential impact on costs, timelines, scripts and technical feasibility
  • Survey locations prior to shoots as required
  • Plan, prepare and pack camera equipment and accessories required for production requirements
  • Check equipment is in working order and fix minor faults or arrange to have them fixed
  • Select capture media appropriate and sufficient to meet production requirements
  • Anticipate work health and safety (WHS) requirements as they apply to preparation and implementation of shoots
  • Complete documentation in line with enterprise procedures
       
Element: Set up shoots
  • Survey sites and determine camera positions to achieve shots and compositions best suited to production requirements
  • Liaise with production personnel and talent to generate a range of ideas that offer creative solutions for particular productions
  • Appraise ideas for potential impact on costs, timelines, scripts, technical feasibility and suitability to meet production requirements
  • Implement lighting plans and install required cables
  • Confirm light temperature and exposures are sufficient for production requirements
  • Position microphones and conduct audio checks
  • Rehearse shots as required
       
Element: Shoot content
  • Check camera movements for implementing planned and rehearsed shots
  • Employ photographic principles and techniques to achieve technical and aesthetic requirements
  • Coordinate inputs from other crew members as required to achieve desired images
  • Confirm captured shots meet editing and other post-production requirements
  • Collaborate with other production personnel and respond to direction as required
  • Record audio or coordinate sound operations as required
  • Apply safe work practices at all times
       
Element: Wrap up shoots
  • Use appropriate manual handling techniques when packing and storing equipment
  • Label recorded content ready for post-production
  • Check locations are left in original state
  • Brief editors and producers on post-production issues
  • Complete necessary documentation
  • Review and reflect on own performance and note areas for improvement
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 Contribute ideas for the visual interpretation of production requirements in pre-production briefings

1.2 Appraise ideas for shots, taking into account the potential impact on costs, timelines, scripts and technical feasibility

1.3 Survey locations prior to shoots as required

1.4 Plan, prepare and pack camera equipment and accessories required for production requirements

1.5 Check equipment is in working order and fix minor faults or arrange to have them fixed

1.6 Select capture media appropriate and sufficient to meet production requirements

1.7 Anticipate work health and safety (WHS) requirements as they apply to preparation and implementation of shoots

1.8 Complete documentation in line with enterprise procedures

2. Set up shoots

2.1 Survey sites and determine camera positions to achieve shots and compositions best suited to production requirements

2.2 Liaise with production personnel and talent to generate a range of ideas that offer creative solutions for particular productions

2.3 Appraise ideas for potential impact on costs, timelines, scripts, technical feasibility and suitability to meet production requirements

2.4 Implement lighting plans and install required cables

2.5 Confirm light temperature and exposures are sufficient for production requirements

2.6 Position microphones and conduct audio checks

2.7 Rehearse shots as required

3. Shoot content

3.1 Check camera movements for implementing planned and rehearsed shots

3.2 Employ photographic principles and techniques to achieve technical and aesthetic requirements

3.3 Coordinate inputs from other crew members as required to achieve desired images

3.4 Confirm captured shots meet editing and other post-production requirements

3.5 Collaborate with other production personnel and respond to direction as required

3.6 Record audio or coordinate sound operations as required

3.7 Apply safe work practices at all times

4. Wrap up shoots

4.1 Use appropriate manual handling techniques when packing and storing equipment

4.2 Label recorded content ready for post-production

4.3 Check locations are left in original state

4.4 Brief editors and producers on post-production issues

4.5 Complete necessary documentation

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

Evidence of the ability to:

communicate and collaborate with production personnel and talent during shoots

work within production deadlines

set up, test and disassemble camera, sound and lighting equipment on location

safely operate a professional video camera and ancillary equipment

apply photographic and composition techniques to capture shots that produce desired visual effect.

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:

explain roles and responsibilities of key personnel involved in shooting screen content

describe key creative and technical considerations relevant to shooting screen content in a single camera environment

identify typical problems that may arise in the context of shooting a wide range of screen content, and briefly describe solutions

explain how cameras and accessories are used to produce different effects

explain key framing techniques and principles of shot composition

describe key features of different types of light-measuring devices

outline basic principles of lighting that apply in the context of shooting content for screen productions

describe types of artificial light sources available to camera operators

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

describe characteristics of microphones commonly used when shooting screen content.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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 Contribute ideas for the visual interpretation of production requirements in pre-production briefings

1.2 Appraise ideas for shots, taking into account the potential impact on costs, timelines, scripts and technical feasibility

1.3 Survey locations prior to shoots as required

1.4 Plan, prepare and pack camera equipment and accessories required for production requirements

1.5 Check equipment is in working order and fix minor faults or arrange to have them fixed

1.6 Select capture media appropriate and sufficient to meet production requirements

1.7 Anticipate work health and safety (WHS) requirements as they apply to preparation and implementation of shoots

1.8 Complete documentation in line with enterprise procedures

2. Set up shoots

2.1 Survey sites and determine camera positions to achieve shots and compositions best suited to production requirements

2.2 Liaise with production personnel and talent to generate a range of ideas that offer creative solutions for particular productions

2.3 Appraise ideas for potential impact on costs, timelines, scripts, technical feasibility and suitability to meet production requirements

2.4 Implement lighting plans and install required cables

2.5 Confirm light temperature and exposures are sufficient for production requirements

2.6 Position microphones and conduct audio checks

2.7 Rehearse shots as required

3. Shoot content

3.1 Check camera movements for implementing planned and rehearsed shots

3.2 Employ photographic principles and techniques to achieve technical and aesthetic requirements

3.3 Coordinate inputs from other crew members as required to achieve desired images

3.4 Confirm captured shots meet editing and other post-production requirements

3.5 Collaborate with other production personnel and respond to direction as required

3.6 Record audio or coordinate sound operations as required

3.7 Apply safe work practices at all times

4. Wrap up shoots

4.1 Use appropriate manual handling techniques when packing and storing equipment

4.2 Label recorded content ready for post-production

4.3 Check locations are left in original state

4.4 Brief editors and producers on post-production issues

4.5 Complete necessary documentation

4.6 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
Contribute ideas for the visual interpretation of production requirements in pre-production briefings 
Appraise ideas for shots, taking into account the potential impact on costs, timelines, scripts and technical feasibility 
Survey locations prior to shoots as required 
Plan, prepare and pack camera equipment and accessories required for production requirements 
Check equipment is in working order and fix minor faults or arrange to have them fixed 
Select capture media appropriate and sufficient to meet production requirements 
Anticipate work health and safety (WHS) requirements as they apply to preparation and implementation of shoots 
Complete documentation in line with enterprise procedures 
Survey sites and determine camera positions to achieve shots and compositions best suited to production requirements 
Liaise with production personnel and talent to generate a range of ideas that offer creative solutions for particular productions 
Appraise ideas for potential impact on costs, timelines, scripts, technical feasibility and suitability to meet production requirements 
Implement lighting plans and install required cables 
Confirm light temperature and exposures are sufficient for production requirements 
Position microphones and conduct audio checks 
Rehearse shots as required 
Check camera movements for implementing planned and rehearsed shots 
Employ photographic principles and techniques to achieve technical and aesthetic requirements 
Coordinate inputs from other crew members as required to achieve desired images 
Confirm captured shots meet editing and other post-production requirements 
Collaborate with other production personnel and respond to direction as required 
Record audio or coordinate sound operations as required 
Apply safe work practices at all times 
Use appropriate manual handling techniques when packing and storing equipment 
Label recorded content ready for post-production 
Check locations are left in original state 
Brief editors and producers on post-production issues 
Complete necessary documentation 
Review and reflect on own performance and note areas for improvement 

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