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

CUASMT505 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage plotting sessions

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUASMT505 - Manage plotting sessions
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and manage the process of plotting technical cues for productions and recording information needed to coordinate cueing during live shows in the entertainment and events industries.Individuals who apply these skills are expected to display initiative, judgement and responsibility as they use high level communication, time management and coordination skills to ensure that plotting of technical cues is completed on time.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 production scripts and a range of technical equipment for which cues need to be plotted.

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 plotting
  • In consultation with relevant personnel, update production scripts in readiness for inclusion of cues, standbys and calls
  • Plan plotting of technical requirements in a logical order that uses time efficiently
  • Select the most appropriate methods for communicating with crew and advise relevant personnel of communication equipment requirements
  • Ensure crew and production personnel required for plotting are present at the appropriate time
  • Distribute draft cue reference documents for further development by crew during plotting sessions
  • Check the venue and communication equipment to ensure readiness prior to start of plotting sessions
  • Liaise with heads of technical departments regarding unfinished work, and brief creative personnel accordingly prior to start of plotting sessions
       
Element: Coordinate the plotting of cues
  • Provide input into creative discussions and contribute to problem solving during plotting sessions
  • Direct walkers standing in for performers during plotting according to blocking notation
  • Take direction from creative personnel on cue points, timing and sequencing of cues
  • Calculate timings and other measurements that need to be incorporated into cues and documentation
  • Follow relevant safety procedures, with particular reference to requirements for potentially hazardous sequences
  • Liaise with other production personnel in a manner that encourages cooperation in the team
  • Clearly document plotted cues and standbys in production scripts, including timings and summary of production content
       
Element: Test and modify cues
  • Run cue sequences so that creative personnel can assess plotted cues and sequences and make adjustments as required
  • Incorporate changes and adjustments in cue notation as required
  • Ensure that crew members incorporate changes into cue content and their own documentation
  • Repeat and adjust cues and cue sequences until satisfactory results are achieved
  • Note additional work required by self or others after plotting sessions
  • Give notes to crew and other production personnel on work arising from plotting sessions
  • Contribute to evaluations and continuous improvement of plotting procedures and adjust own work procedures accordingly
       


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.

Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for plotting

1.1 In consultation with relevant personnel, update production scripts in readiness for inclusion of cues, standbys and calls

1.2 Plan plotting of technical requirements in a logical order that uses time efficiently

1.3 Select the most appropriate methods for communicating with crew and advise relevant personnel of communication equipment requirements

1.4 Ensure crew and production personnel required for plotting are present at the appropriate time

1.5 Distribute draft cue reference documents for further development by crew during plotting sessions

1.6 Check the venue and communication equipment to ensure readiness prior to start of plotting sessions

1.7 Liaise with heads of technical departments regarding unfinished work, and brief creative personnel accordingly prior to start of plotting sessions

2. Coordinate the plotting of cues

2.1 Provide input into creative discussions and contribute to problem solving during plotting sessions

2.2 Direct walkers standing in for performers during plotting according to blocking notation

2.3 Take direction from creative personnel on cue points, timing and sequencing of cues

2.4 Calculate timings and other measurements that need to be incorporated into cues and documentation

2.5 Follow relevant safety procedures, with particular reference to requirements for potentially hazardous sequences

2.6 Liaise with other production personnel in a manner that encourages cooperation in the team

2.7 Clearly document plotted cues and standbys in production scripts, including timings and summary of production content

3. Test and modify cues

3.1 Run cue sequences so that creative personnel can assess plotted cues and sequences and make adjustments as required

3.2 Incorporate changes and adjustments in cue notation as required

3.3 Ensure that crew members incorporate changes into cue content and their own documentation

3.4 Repeat and adjust cues and cue sequences until satisfactory results are achieved

3.5 Note additional work required by self or others after plotting sessions

3.6 Give notes to crew and other production personnel on work arising from plotting sessions

3.7 Contribute to evaluations and continuous improvement of plotting procedures and adjust own work procedures accordingly

Evidence of the ability to:

plan and manage cue plotting sessions for at least two productions in line with artistic and technical requirements

take direction from creative and technical personnel during plotting sessions

facilitate the work of others through clear and appropriate communication during plotting sessions

develop accurate and clear cue reference documents

meet work deadlines.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.

To complete the unit requirements the individual must:

explain the purpose of a range of documentation used for stage managing different types of productions or events

explain key factors involved in the successful management of plotting sessions

describe issues and challenges that can arise when plotting technical cues, along with solutions to address them

explain notations used to map technical elements to create accurate cue reference materials.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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.

Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for plotting

1.1 In consultation with relevant personnel, update production scripts in readiness for inclusion of cues, standbys and calls

1.2 Plan plotting of technical requirements in a logical order that uses time efficiently

1.3 Select the most appropriate methods for communicating with crew and advise relevant personnel of communication equipment requirements

1.4 Ensure crew and production personnel required for plotting are present at the appropriate time

1.5 Distribute draft cue reference documents for further development by crew during plotting sessions

1.6 Check the venue and communication equipment to ensure readiness prior to start of plotting sessions

1.7 Liaise with heads of technical departments regarding unfinished work, and brief creative personnel accordingly prior to start of plotting sessions

2. Coordinate the plotting of cues

2.1 Provide input into creative discussions and contribute to problem solving during plotting sessions

2.2 Direct walkers standing in for performers during plotting according to blocking notation

2.3 Take direction from creative personnel on cue points, timing and sequencing of cues

2.4 Calculate timings and other measurements that need to be incorporated into cues and documentation

2.5 Follow relevant safety procedures, with particular reference to requirements for potentially hazardous sequences

2.6 Liaise with other production personnel in a manner that encourages cooperation in the team

2.7 Clearly document plotted cues and standbys in production scripts, including timings and summary of production content

3. Test and modify cues

3.1 Run cue sequences so that creative personnel can assess plotted cues and sequences and make adjustments as required

3.2 Incorporate changes and adjustments in cue notation as required

3.3 Ensure that crew members incorporate changes into cue content and their own documentation

3.4 Repeat and adjust cues and cue sequences until satisfactory results are achieved

3.5 Note additional work required by self or others after plotting sessions

3.6 Give notes to crew and other production personnel on work arising from plotting sessions

3.7 Contribute to evaluations and continuous improvement of plotting procedures and adjust own work procedures accordingly

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
In consultation with relevant personnel, update production scripts in readiness for inclusion of cues, standbys and calls 
Plan plotting of technical requirements in a logical order that uses time efficiently 
Select the most appropriate methods for communicating with crew and advise relevant personnel of communication equipment requirements 
Ensure crew and production personnel required for plotting are present at the appropriate time 
Distribute draft cue reference documents for further development by crew during plotting sessions 
Check the venue and communication equipment to ensure readiness prior to start of plotting sessions 
Liaise with heads of technical departments regarding unfinished work, and brief creative personnel accordingly prior to start of plotting sessions 
Provide input into creative discussions and contribute to problem solving during plotting sessions 
Direct walkers standing in for performers during plotting according to blocking notation 
Take direction from creative personnel on cue points, timing and sequencing of cues 
Calculate timings and other measurements that need to be incorporated into cues and documentation 
Follow relevant safety procedures, with particular reference to requirements for potentially hazardous sequences 
Liaise with other production personnel in a manner that encourages cooperation in the team 
Clearly document plotted cues and standbys in production scripts, including timings and summary of production content 
Run cue sequences so that creative personnel can assess plotted cues and sequences and make adjustments as required 
Incorporate changes and adjustments in cue notation as required 
Ensure that crew members incorporate changes into cue content and their own documentation 
Repeat and adjust cues and cue sequences until satisfactory results are achieved 
Note additional work required by self or others after plotting sessions 
Give notes to crew and other production personnel on work arising from plotting sessions 
Contribute to evaluations and continuous improvement of plotting procedures and adjust own work procedures accordingly 

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