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

CUADRT401 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Direct television programs and segments

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUADRT401 - Direct television programs and segments
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to direct television programs and segments that have a clearly defined format.It applies to individuals responsible for directing crew, program guests, interviewees or members of the public being filmed for programs. They are members of a production team, and report to an executive producer, news editor or program producer.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:

television production facilities

production and front-of-camera personnel

programs and program segments that need directing.

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: Undertake preproduction
  • Determine program format, location and requirements in consultation with relevant personnel
  • Decide approach to achieve creative and technical aspects of programs and program segments
  • Devise single-camera or multi-camera coverage in consultation with relevant personnel and within own level of responsibility
  • Confirm all program elements are listed on running sheets in line with enterprise procedures
       
Element: Direct program segments
  • Oversee camera and sound check and rehearsal of shots
  • Check safety and security procedures are being followed
  • Provide final briefings to talent and crew and respond to queries as required
  • Direct talent and crew to achieve required style in a way that minimises need for editing
  • Review recorded segments to determine if they meet production requirements and re-shoot as required
  • Direct editing of segments as required, in line with production requirements and deadlines
       
Element: Direct programs
  • Oversee camera and sound check and rehearsal of shots
  • Provide final briefings to talent and crew, and respond to queries as required
  • Direct cameras and operations to achieve required style
  • Direct live switches as required
  • Take decisive action in the event of unforeseen circumstances during live programs
  • Communicate with crew and program guests in ways that respect their cultural and personal circumstances
  • Monitor and control pace and flow of programs
       
Element: Review programs
  • Debrief with relevant personnel about how well programs achieved creative and technical goals
  • Incorporate suggestions for improvement into planning for future programs
  • Finalise requisite documentation and ensure required copies of programs are stored in accordance with legislative and enterprise procedures
       


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. Undertake preproduction

1.1 Determine program format, location and requirements in consultation with relevant personnel

1.2 Decide approach to achieve creative and technical aspects of programs and program segments

1.3 Devise single-camera or multi-camera coverage in consultation with relevant personnel and within own level of responsibility

1.4 Confirm all program elements are listed on running sheets in line with enterprise procedures

2. Direct program segments

2.1 Oversee camera and sound check and rehearsal of shots

2.2 Check safety and security procedures are being followed

2.3 Provide final briefings to talent and crew and respond to queries as required

2.4 Direct talent and crew to achieve required style in a way that minimises need for editing

2.5 Review recorded segments to determine if they meet production requirements and re-shoot as required

2.6 Direct editing of segments as required, in line with production requirements and deadlines

3. Direct programs

3.1 Oversee camera and sound check and rehearsal of shots

3.2 Provide final briefings to talent and crew, and respond to queries as required

3.3 Direct cameras and operations to achieve required style

3.4 Direct live switches as required

3.5 Take decisive action in the event of unforeseen circumstances during live programs

3.6 Communicate with crew and program guests in ways that respect their cultural and personal circumstances

3.7 Monitor and control pace and flow of programs

4. Review programs

4.1 Debrief with relevant personnel about how well programs achieved creative and technical goals

4.2 Incorporate suggestions for improvement into planning for future programs

4.3 Finalise requisite documentation and ensure required copies of programs are stored in accordance with legislative and enterprise procedures

Evidence of the ability to:

consult with production personnel about the best way to achieve requirements for programs and program segments

check arrangements and equipment are in place prior to filming of television programs and segments

brief and direct talent and crew during filming of television programs and segments

manage a number of tasks concurrently during filming

respond to unforeseen circumstances during live programs

meet production criteria and deadlines

produce and manage circulation of 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 personnel involved in television production

identify typical problems of directing television programs and briefly describe solutions

explain single and multi-camera techniques for making programs that require minimal editing

describe key features of sound and editing equipment used to produce television segments and programs

outline ways television directors communicate with production personnel and talent as programs are being recorded

describe work health and safety procedures that apply to television production.

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. Undertake preproduction

1.1 Determine program format, location and requirements in consultation with relevant personnel

1.2 Decide approach to achieve creative and technical aspects of programs and program segments

1.3 Devise single-camera or multi-camera coverage in consultation with relevant personnel and within own level of responsibility

1.4 Confirm all program elements are listed on running sheets in line with enterprise procedures

2. Direct program segments

2.1 Oversee camera and sound check and rehearsal of shots

2.2 Check safety and security procedures are being followed

2.3 Provide final briefings to talent and crew and respond to queries as required

2.4 Direct talent and crew to achieve required style in a way that minimises need for editing

2.5 Review recorded segments to determine if they meet production requirements and re-shoot as required

2.6 Direct editing of segments as required, in line with production requirements and deadlines

3. Direct programs

3.1 Oversee camera and sound check and rehearsal of shots

3.2 Provide final briefings to talent and crew, and respond to queries as required

3.3 Direct cameras and operations to achieve required style

3.4 Direct live switches as required

3.5 Take decisive action in the event of unforeseen circumstances during live programs

3.6 Communicate with crew and program guests in ways that respect their cultural and personal circumstances

3.7 Monitor and control pace and flow of programs

4. Review programs

4.1 Debrief with relevant personnel about how well programs achieved creative and technical goals

4.2 Incorporate suggestions for improvement into planning for future programs

4.3 Finalise requisite documentation and ensure required copies of programs are stored in accordance with legislative and enterprise procedures

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
Determine program format, location and requirements in consultation with relevant personnel 
Decide approach to achieve creative and technical aspects of programs and program segments 
Devise single-camera or multi-camera coverage in consultation with relevant personnel and within own level of responsibility 
Confirm all program elements are listed on running sheets in line with enterprise procedures 
Oversee camera and sound check and rehearsal of shots 
Check safety and security procedures are being followed 
Provide final briefings to talent and crew and respond to queries as required 
Direct talent and crew to achieve required style in a way that minimises need for editing 
Review recorded segments to determine if they meet production requirements and re-shoot as required 
Direct editing of segments as required, in line with production requirements and deadlines 
Oversee camera and sound check and rehearsal of shots 
Provide final briefings to talent and crew, and respond to queries as required 
Direct cameras and operations to achieve required style 
Direct live switches as required 
Take decisive action in the event of unforeseen circumstances during live programs 
Communicate with crew and program guests in ways that respect their cultural and personal circumstances 
Monitor and control pace and flow of programs 
Debrief with relevant personnel about how well programs achieved creative and technical goals 
Incorporate suggestions for improvement into planning for future programs 
Finalise requisite documentation and ensure required copies of programs are stored in accordance with legislative and enterprise procedures 

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