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

CUFDRT603A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Direct screen production crews

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUFDRT603A - Direct screen production crews
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to direct film and television production crews.Directors are responsible for visualising and defining the style and structure of productions. They must have the capacity to inspire and motivate their team to produce the film they have envisioned. An ability to think imaginatively and laterally, and then to communicate creative and visual ideas to production personnel is essential. As time and budgets are important factors in screen productions, directors are responsible for ensuring that performers and production personnel are well briefed and rehearsed prior to shooting. 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 Directors of relatively large-scale film and television productions apply the skills and knowledge described in this unit.Even though directors act with a high degree of autonomy and are ultimately responsible for realising the production's creative vision, they are members of a production team and need to collaborate with technical and administrative personnel during rehearsals and on film shoots. A high level of creativity is expected, along with the flexibility to make compromises where necessary.Skills associated with directing television programs are covered in:CUFDRT401A Direct television programs and segments.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
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: Brief crew on shoot requirements.
  • Brief production crew and discuss proposed vision, artistic style and technical requirements for productions.
  • Engage production crew in the development of creative or alternative solutions to production requirements.
  • Assess input from production crew to resolve difficult or complex shot requirements and adjust as required.
  • Ensure technical requirements that may influence production outcomes are available or seek alternatives where necessary.
  • Establish clear communication lines between members of production crew.
       
Element: Rehearse shoots.
  • Provide relevant production documentation to all members of production crew as required.
  • Ensure shoot procedures and protocols are planned and executed according to organisational practices.
  • Ensure production crew understands its role in realising each scenic unit in the context of the overall required narrative.
  • Assist production crew to maximise its technical expertise in the delivery of desired photographic and cinematographic (mise en scene effect) outcomes throughout the production.
  • Direct rehearsal of each shot where required and assess for creative or technical problems as they may affect members of production crews.
       
Element: Direct shoots.
  • Direct performers to ensure they understand their role in assisting production crew to meet planned technical and creative requirements.
  • Direct retakes where necessary during production and design innovative and imaginative solutions to resolve problems in collaboration with production crew.
  • Provide clear instructions and commands to production crew that are both accurate and artistic where applicable.
  • Ensure all required sequences and additional material are recorded correctly in order to guarantee completion of production.
  • Ensure OHS practices are implemented in accordance with organisational procedures.
  • Evaluate all aspects of the shoot from a director's perspective, including own performance, and note areas for improvement.
  • Provide positive feedback to relevant production crew members and invite comment on the shoot.
       


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.

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:

directing of screen productions that demonstrate:

effective communication with cast and crew

ability to produce creative solutions while working under pressure

knowledge of all technical, staging and artistic aspects of a production

ability to meet production deadlines.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to a suitable range of production opportunities for directing production crews

access to a range of production facilities, e.g. film and television multi-camera studio

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

the use of culturally appropriate processes, and techniques appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed.

Method of assessment

The following assessment method is 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 directing crew members during a shoot to assess candidate's ability to communicate effectively with a production crew

evaluation of screen productions directed by the candidate to determine candidate's understanding of, and skills demonstrated in, the directing process

written or oral 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:

CUFDRT501A Direct rehearsals of performers

CUFDRT502A Direct performers.

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.

Required skills

Required skills:

well-developed communication skills in the context of:

liaising with a wide range of production staff

delivering clear and viable presentations and briefings to production staff

providing clear verbal and non-verbal cues during shoots

negotiating solutions to problems and conflicts that arise during rehearsals or shoots

providing constructive feedback to crew members during shoots

working collaboratively with production staff and performers during shoots

responding appropriately to feedback about shoots from others

high level of initiative, enterprise and creativity in the context of:

demonstrating originality and innovative approaches in the creative directing process

being open to a wide range of ideas and approaches to planning shots

determining how a story can be carried forward from one scene to the next and throughout an entire production

experimenting with narrative conventions and elements

being flexible enough to make last-minute adjustments to planned performances if unforeseen circumstances arise during a shoot

self-management and problem-solving skills sufficient to:

show strong leadership qualities

solve problems and challenges on set in a timely and collaborative manner

manage a number of tasks concurrently

work under pressure to tight deadlines

literacy skills sufficient to read and interpret documentation and other narrative forms, such as scripts and technical papers

technical skills sufficient to:

direct a range of professional camera, lighting and sound operations in single and multi-camera environments

direct program materials at a high level using a range of film or video equipment

use standard word processing and spreadsheet applications in preparing documentation in relation to the directing process

numeracy skills sufficient to interpret budgets and cost estimates.

Required knowledge

appreciation and understanding of the key elements of screen productions, including:

screenwriting

screen acting

cinematography

editing

sound design

production design

industry knowledge, including:

roles and responsibilities of personnel involved in production, including camera operators, sound recordists, designers and editors

impact of technology on production and post-production operations

issues and challenges that arise in directing screen production crews

conventions and practices of directing for the screen

broad historical and cultural context for types of productions relevant to area of work

techniques used to realise visual narrative from written narrative

visual story-telling techniques

thorough understanding of technical and artistic elements involved in production

conditions of industrial awards and workers' compensation in relation to participation of cast and crew in rehearsals and shoots

duty of care to colleagues and general public

knowledge of communication techniques, including effective listening, questioning and non-verbal cues

OHS standards as they apply to directing screen productions.

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.

Production crew may include:

art directors

camera operators

continuity staff

directors

directors of photography

editors

lighting directors

producers

production designers

production managers

sound recordists

technical producers

vision controllers

vision mixers and switchers

other technical/specialist staff.

Technical requirements may include:

camera movement

camera type

interior or exterior location

lens configurations

lighting intensity

microphone placement

pace of filming

shooting sequence of scenes

sound requirements

studio.

Productions may include:

advertisements/commercials

animated productions

documentaries, feature films and shorts

interactive media

promotional presentations

television series and serials

training videos.

Production requirements may include:

budget

camera coverage

codes of practice

confidentiality

content

contractual

copyright

deadlines

duration

genre of production

intellectual property

location

purpose

schedule

style e.g. fashion, historical and contemporary.

Shot requirements may include:

camera movement - tilting, panning, dollying, zooming and tracking

camera position

close-up. extreme close-up

composition

cutaway shot

establishing or master shot

eye level shot

high angle, low angle

lens size

mid shot, long shot

performers' movement

point of view shot

retakes

second unit filming

size of image

sound recording of atmosphere

wide shot.

Production documentation may include:

cast lists

cast, character, costume and props matrix

doubling lists

extract lists

lighting plots

notated score

quick change lists

rehearsal notes

rehearsal scene breakdown

running sheets

scene by scene principals and extras lists

script versions

shot plans

technical notes.

Shoot procedures and protocols may include:

'action' to commence acting

'cut' to terminate recording

call for end slate where necessary

calls for cast and crew to take up positions

calls for roll camera

calls for roll sound

calls for slate and ID recording

confirmation of slate and ID recording from camera operator and clapper loader

confirmation of speed from camera and sound

cue cameras

stand-by cues.

Additional material may include:

cutaways

retakes

second unit filming

sound recording of atmosphere.

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
Brief production crew and discuss proposed vision, artistic style and technical requirements for productions. 
Engage production crew in the development of creative or alternative solutions to production requirements. 
Assess input from production crew to resolve difficult or complex shot requirements and adjust as required. 
Ensure technical requirements that may influence production outcomes are available or seek alternatives where necessary. 
Establish clear communication lines between members of production crew. 
Provide relevant production documentation to all members of production crew as required. 
Ensure shoot procedures and protocols are planned and executed according to organisational practices. 
Ensure production crew understands its role in realising each scenic unit in the context of the overall required narrative. 
Assist production crew to maximise its technical expertise in the delivery of desired photographic and cinematographic (mise en scene effect) outcomes throughout the production. 
Direct rehearsal of each shot where required and assess for creative or technical problems as they may affect members of production crews. 
Direct performers to ensure they understand their role in assisting production crew to meet planned technical and creative requirements. 
Direct retakes where necessary during production and design innovative and imaginative solutions to resolve problems in collaboration with production crew. 
Provide clear instructions and commands to production crew that are both accurate and artistic where applicable. 
Ensure all required sequences and additional material are recorded correctly in order to guarantee completion of production. 
Ensure OHS practices are implemented in accordance with organisational procedures. 
Evaluate all aspects of the shoot from a director's perspective, including own performance, and note areas for improvement. 
Provide positive feedback to relevant production crew members and invite comment on the shoot. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

CUFDRT603A - Direct screen production crews
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