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

CUAWRT601 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Write scripts

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUAWRT601 - Write scripts
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to write scripts for a wide range of creative productions or projects in film and media and live performances. It applies to individuals who take material from concept proposal, treatment or outline format to final draft, ready for production. The script-writing process involves negotiation and mediation, as well as an understanding of working collaboratively with other members of a production or project team. 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:

script outlines and treatments

software packages

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 to write scripts
  • Evaluate existing narrative form in preparation for developing scripts for specified productions
  • Identify audience and purpose, and requirements for genre, structure and format
  • Evaluate script concepts and ideas, narrative and structural framework in relation to stipulated source material, as required
  • Review, discuss and obtain feedback about narratives from relevant personnel, as required
  • Establish criteria to evaluate scripts in the form they will be produced
       
Element: Write draft scripts
  • Develop scripts using a range of appropriate script-writing tools and techniques
  • Adopt safe ergonomic practices when using screens and keyboards for long periods of time
  • Collaborate with relevant personnel to refine and redraft script to meet creative, technical and artistic requirements
  • Confirm factual accuracy based on original research and agreed existing narrative as required
  • Confirm material complies with laws and codes of practice relevant to broadcasting and publication
  • Check final draft of script meets production and performance requirements
       
Element: Produce final scripts
  • Present draft script to production team for discussion
  • Document and incorporate feedback from relevant personnel
  • Evaluate draft scripts against established criteria
  • Make final adjustments to scripts and submit to relevant personnel by agreed deadlines
       


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 to write scripts

1.1 Evaluate existing narrative form in preparation for developing scripts for specified productions

1.2 Identify audience and purpose, and requirements for genre, structure and format

1.3 Evaluate script concepts and ideas, narrative and structural framework in relation to stipulated source material, as required

1.4 Review, discuss and obtain feedback about narratives from relevant personnel, as required

1.5 Establish criteria to evaluate scripts in the form they will be produced

2. Write draft scripts

2.1 Develop scripts using a range of appropriate script-writing tools and techniques

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

2.3 Collaborate with relevant personnel to refine and redraft script to meet creative, technical and artistic requirements

2.4 Confirm factual accuracy based on original research and agreed existing narrative as required

2.5 Confirm material complies with laws and codes of practice relevant to broadcasting and publication

2.6 Check final draft of script meets production and performance requirements

3. Produce final scripts

3.1 Present draft script to production team for discussion

3.2 Document and incorporate feedback from relevant personnel

3.3 Evaluate draft scripts against established criteria

3.4 Make final adjustments to scripts and submit to relevant personnel by agreed deadlines

Evidence of the ability to:

use a range of script-writing tools and techniques to develop scripts for creative productions or projects by agreed deadlines

check and confirm accuracy of information and compliance with legislative requirements

seek and incorporate feedback from other production team members to ensure scripts meet creative, technical and artistic requirements.

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 the storytelling techniques and writing conventions that are applied in a range of screen, media, performance and text contexts

describe the script-writing narrative, structure and formats appropriate to genre and production methods

describe codes of practice and relevant aspects of laws on defamation, vilification, breaches of privacy and court reporting to be considered when writing scripts

identify copyright and intellectual property requirements as they relate to developing scripts for creative productions or projects

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

describe typical challenges that arise when writing scripts and explain ways to resolve them

describe criteria which may be used to evaluate scripts.

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 to write scripts

1.1 Evaluate existing narrative form in preparation for developing scripts for specified productions

1.2 Identify audience and purpose, and requirements for genre, structure and format

1.3 Evaluate script concepts and ideas, narrative and structural framework in relation to stipulated source material, as required

1.4 Review, discuss and obtain feedback about narratives from relevant personnel, as required

1.5 Establish criteria to evaluate scripts in the form they will be produced

2. Write draft scripts

2.1 Develop scripts using a range of appropriate script-writing tools and techniques

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

2.3 Collaborate with relevant personnel to refine and redraft script to meet creative, technical and artistic requirements

2.4 Confirm factual accuracy based on original research and agreed existing narrative as required

2.5 Confirm material complies with laws and codes of practice relevant to broadcasting and publication

2.6 Check final draft of script meets production and performance requirements

3. Produce final scripts

3.1 Present draft script to production team for discussion

3.2 Document and incorporate feedback from relevant personnel

3.3 Evaluate draft scripts against established criteria

3.4 Make final adjustments to scripts and submit to relevant personnel by agreed deadlines

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
Evaluate existing narrative form in preparation for developing scripts for specified productions 
Identify audience and purpose, and requirements for genre, structure and format 
Evaluate script concepts and ideas, narrative and structural framework in relation to stipulated source material, as required 
Review, discuss and obtain feedback about narratives from relevant personnel, as required 
Establish criteria to evaluate scripts in the form they will be produced 
Develop scripts using a range of appropriate script-writing tools and techniques 
Adopt safe ergonomic practices when using screens and keyboards for long periods of time 
Collaborate with relevant personnel to refine and redraft script to meet creative, technical and artistic requirements 
Confirm factual accuracy based on original research and agreed existing narrative as required 
Confirm material complies with laws and codes of practice relevant to broadcasting and publication 
Check final draft of script meets production and performance requirements 
Present draft script to production team for discussion 
Document and incorporate feedback from relevant personnel 
Evaluate draft scripts against established criteria 
Make final adjustments to scripts and submit to relevant personnel by agreed deadlines 

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