- CUFCAM201A - Assist with a basic camera shoot
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
CUFCAM201A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assist with a basic camera shoot
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
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Unit of Competency | CUFCAM201A - Assist with a basic camera shoot |
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| Description | This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assist with setting up and shooting low-end productions.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. | ||
| Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
| Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit describes the skills and knowledge required of a camera assistant working on low-budget and low-end single-camera video productions. Issues relevant to pre-production and production activities are included.Camera assistants are expected to work under the direction of a qualified camera operator, and may, on occasions, be responsible for operating cameras.Community television is a typical environment where these skills are applied.These skills are applied in the setting up and shooting of a variety of low-end productions, including community television.Skills associated with basic lighting operations are covered in:CUFLGT101A Apply a general knowledge of lighting to work activities. | ||
| Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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| Prerequisites/co-requisites | |||
| Competency Field | Media and entertainment production - Camera/cinematography | ||
| Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 | Assessment 3 | Assessment 4 | |
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| Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
| Element: Prepare for camera shoots |
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| Element: Assist with camera set-up on location |
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| Element: Set up lighting |
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| Element: Shoot video |
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| Element: Wrap up shoots |
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Evidence Required
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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. | |
Overview of assessment | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Evidence of the following is essential: ability to work effectively as a team member and take direction ability to assist effectively in location set-ups competent operation of cameras typically used in low-end productions. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure: access to basic camera, lighting and sound equipment access to a range of varying locations and conditions access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required use of culturally appropriate processes, and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed. |
Method of assessment | A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit: direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance observation of the candidate assisting with a basic camera shoot to determine whether correct procedures are followed and equipment is operated according to instructions written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit. |
Guidance information for assessment | Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example: CUFLGT101A Apply a general knowledge of lighting to work activities. |
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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Required skills |
communication, teamwork and organisational skills sufficient to: interpret production documentation relevant to camera operations work collaboratively with other crew members understand and follow instructions technical skills sufficient to: make simple adjustments to, and operate cameras and accessories typically used in low-end productions safely connect cabling and equipment to power sources literacy and numeracy skills sufficient to interpret written instructions and to label capture format accurately and in sequence self-management skills sufficient to: prioritise work tasks meet deadlines seek expert assistance when problems arise problem solving skills sufficient to anticipate and deal with minor set-up problems |
Required knowledge |
basic technical understanding of camera, lighting and sound equipment used in low-end productions full range of functions typically found on cameras used in low-end productions basic principles of lighting, e.g. roles and responsibilities of video/television production personnel OHS requirements as they relate to working under direction on camera shoots in a range of locations |
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. | |
Equipment may include: | cameras, e.g. mini DV filters lens adaptors lenses - fixed, zoom, wide-angle lighting kit mounts tripods. |
Shoots may include: | fixed tripod hand-held single-camera. |
Locations may include: | day exterior in studio interior night. |
Relevant personnel may include: | camera and sound operators director/producer members of the public production assistant reporter or presenter technical staff. |
Capture formats may include: | CD DVD flashcards P2 solid-state drive small hard drive video. |
Types of production may include: | corporate/training videos coverage of events short current affairs stories short documentaries short news items. |
Under direction may include direction from: | camera operator director/producer reporter/journalist sound recordist. |
Power sources may include: | AC batteries. |
Documentation may include: | fault reports production schedules running sheets scripts shot lists sound sheets stock management and correct labelling. |
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 |
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| Organise and prepare equipment for shoots, taking into account location requirements | |||
| Ensure equipment is clean and operational | |||
| Report equipment faults to relevant personnel | |||
| Safely charge batteries according to manufacturer specifications | |||
| Ensure charged batteries are in sufficient supply to meet the needs of the production schedule | |||
| Select required capture format and ensure sufficient supply for the intended production | |||
| Lift camera and other equipment, using safe lifting and handling techniques | |||
| Ensure camera and other equipment is safely secured | |||
| Under direction, assist with positioning the camera to achieve the required shots | |||
| Safely connect cables and camera to power source if required | |||
| Assist with final check of equipment prior to shoot and report faults to relevant personnel | |||
| Label and load capture media | |||
| Check camera tilt and pan functions | |||
| Mount lighting equipment following safety guidelines | |||
| Run lighting cables and connect safely to power source ensuring they are located securely | |||
| Under direction, position lights to achieve required effect | |||
| Adjust focus and angles of lights as required | |||
| Install colour frames and gels according to lighting requirements for the particular shoot | |||
| Adjust and move equipment as required | |||
| Operate clapperboard if needed | |||
| Operate camera according to manufacturer guidelines and instructions | |||
| Shoot and record sequences as directed | |||
| Time-code recording of takes with descriptions as required | |||
| Clean and pack equipment using safe lifting techniques | |||
| Check that all equipment is accounted for and report faults to relevant personnel | |||
| Ensure recordings are labelled properly, together with relevant documentation | |||
| Leave location in original condition to ensure there is no adverse effect on the site | |||
| Review and reflect on own performance and note areas for improvement |
Forms
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