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

CUAWRT402 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Write extended stories

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUAWRT402 - Write extended stories
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to write fully developed stories in a wide range styles in response to creative conceptualisations or project briefs that could be self-generated or developed by others. It applies to individuals who use appropriate structures and creative narrative development techniques to write stories for print media, screen, radio, animations, e-learning resources, games, and fiction or non-fiction projects. 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:

information about legislation and codes of practice relevant to media

variety of information sources

software packages.

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: Analyse extended story writing requirements
  • Identify components of a storytelling creative concept, brief or project, including target audience, format, timeline and proposed outcomes
  • Consider factors such as style, tone and length in relation to the writing purpose
  • Decide on appropriate structuring technique for extended story writing task
  • Discuss possible visual and aural storytelling structures with relevant personnel, if appropriate
       
Element: Prepare to write extended stories
  • Research a range of creative works that may inspire story ideas to meet project requirements
  • Use information sources to research subject areas
  • Experiment with a range of narrative structures and writing styles and techniques
  • Develop extended ideas for characters, plots and settings
  • Develop complex scenarios, contexts and situations as required
  • Select story structure, style, techniques and content that best meet requirements of project to engage target audience
  • Adopt safe ergonomic practices when using screens and keyboards for long periods of time
  • Seek feedback from relevant personnel on proposed stories and refine approach as required
       
Element: Draft extended stories
  • Draft extended stories using appropriate structuring, style and language
  • Use relevant formatting and presentation techniques
  • Proofread draft stories for appropriate grammar, punctuation and spelling
  • Confirm content complies with laws and codes of practice relevant to broadcasting and publication
  • Submit draft manuscripts to relevant personnel for feedback and amend as required
       
Element: Write final drafts
  • Evaluate extended stories in line with relevant criteria
  • Discuss and confirm additional requirements or modifications to the story with relevant personnel
  • Complete necessary amendments as required within agreed timelines
  • Evaluate story writing process and personal performance 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. Analyse extended story writing requirements

1.1 Identify components of a storytelling creative concept, brief or project, including target audience, format, timeline and proposed outcomes

1.2 Consider factors such as style, tone and length in relation to the writing purpose

1.3 Decide on appropriate structuring technique for extended story writing task

1.4 Discuss possible visual and aural storytelling structures with relevant personnel, if appropriate

2. Prepare to write extended stories

2.1 Research a range of creative works that may inspire story ideas to meet project requirements

2.2 Use information sources to research subject areas

2.3 Experiment with a range of narrative structures and writing styles and techniques

2.4 Develop extended ideas for characters, plots and settings

2.5 Develop complex scenarios, contexts and situations as required

2.6 Select story structure, style, techniques and content that best meet requirements of project to engage target audience

2.7 Adopt safe ergonomic practices when using screens and keyboards for long periods of time

2.8 Seek feedback from relevant personnel on proposed stories and refine approach as required

3. Draft extended stories

3.1 Draft extended stories using appropriate structuring, style and language

3.2 Use relevant formatting and presentation techniques

3.3 Proofread draft stories for appropriate grammar, punctuation and spelling

3.4 Confirm content complies with laws and codes of practice relevant to broadcasting and publication

3.5 Submit draft manuscripts to relevant personnel for feedback and amend as required

4. Write final drafts

4.1 Evaluate extended stories in line with relevant criteria

4.2 Discuss and confirm additional requirements or modifications to the story with relevant personnel

4.3 Complete necessary amendments as required within agreed timelines

4.4 Evaluate story writing process and personal performance for improvement

Evidence of the ability to:

write original extended stories using a range of creative narrative styles in response to project briefs

research information from a variety of sources relevant to project requirements

experiment with a range of narrative structures and writing styles and techniques

employ a sound knowledge of grammar, punctuation and spelling

evaluate own work and writing process for improvement.

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:

describe structuring techniques appropriate to a range of extended story contexts

compare and contrast a range of storytelling narratives, structures and formats appropriate to target audience and project purpose

describe criteria that may be used to evaluate the story

describe copyright clearance procedures

outline features of text that may indicate defamation, vilification or breaches of privacy

outline health and safety requirements as they relate to working for periods of time on screens and keyboards.

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. Analyse extended story writing requirements

1.1 Identify components of a storytelling creative concept, brief or project, including target audience, format, timeline and proposed outcomes

1.2 Consider factors such as style, tone and length in relation to the writing purpose

1.3 Decide on appropriate structuring technique for extended story writing task

1.4 Discuss possible visual and aural storytelling structures with relevant personnel, if appropriate

2. Prepare to write extended stories

2.1 Research a range of creative works that may inspire story ideas to meet project requirements

2.2 Use information sources to research subject areas

2.3 Experiment with a range of narrative structures and writing styles and techniques

2.4 Develop extended ideas for characters, plots and settings

2.5 Develop complex scenarios, contexts and situations as required

2.6 Select story structure, style, techniques and content that best meet requirements of project to engage target audience

2.7 Adopt safe ergonomic practices when using screens and keyboards for long periods of time

2.8 Seek feedback from relevant personnel on proposed stories and refine approach as required

3. Draft extended stories

3.1 Draft extended stories using appropriate structuring, style and language

3.2 Use relevant formatting and presentation techniques

3.3 Proofread draft stories for appropriate grammar, punctuation and spelling

3.4 Confirm content complies with laws and codes of practice relevant to broadcasting and publication

3.5 Submit draft manuscripts to relevant personnel for feedback and amend as required

4. Write final drafts

4.1 Evaluate extended stories in line with relevant criteria

4.2 Discuss and confirm additional requirements or modifications to the story with relevant personnel

4.3 Complete necessary amendments as required within agreed timelines

4.4 Evaluate story writing process and personal performance 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
Identify components of a storytelling creative concept, brief or project, including target audience, format, timeline and proposed outcomes 
Consider factors such as style, tone and length in relation to the writing purpose 
Decide on appropriate structuring technique for extended story writing task 
Discuss possible visual and aural storytelling structures with relevant personnel, if appropriate 
Research a range of creative works that may inspire story ideas to meet project requirements 
Use information sources to research subject areas 
Experiment with a range of narrative structures and writing styles and techniques 
Develop extended ideas for characters, plots and settings 
Develop complex scenarios, contexts and situations as required 
Select story structure, style, techniques and content that best meet requirements of project to engage target audience 
Adopt safe ergonomic practices when using screens and keyboards for long periods of time 
Seek feedback from relevant personnel on proposed stories and refine approach as required 
Draft extended stories using appropriate structuring, style and language 
Use relevant formatting and presentation techniques 
Proofread draft stories for appropriate grammar, punctuation and spelling 
Confirm content complies with laws and codes of practice relevant to broadcasting and publication 
Submit draft manuscripts to relevant personnel for feedback and amend as required 
Evaluate extended stories in line with relevant criteria 
Discuss and confirm additional requirements or modifications to the story with relevant personnel 
Complete necessary amendments as required within agreed timelines 
Evaluate story writing process and personal performance for improvement 

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