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CUFDRT604A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Devise camera coverage

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUFDRT604A - Devise camera coverage
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop camera coverage of scenes for a screen production for film, television and interactive media.The unit describes the skills and knowledge required by directors to interpret and use key elements of scripts or shot plans as the basis for devising camera coverage for relatively large-scale productions. These could include feature films, short films or television dramas.A high level of creativity and innovative thinking is required, since a director's role is to establish the big picture view for productions and to create a sense of overall unity within 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 To arrive at a final camera plan, directors need to work closely with other creative and production personnel such as directors of photography, designers, and camera and lighting operators. In the final analysis, directors may be answerable to a producer, but they often perform both roles.Devising camera coverage is an important pre-production activity that relies on strong creative skills in visual story-telling and a sound knowledge of the technical aspects of productions.
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
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Interpret creative brief.
  • Analyse available documentation to determine creative and technical criteria for productions.
  • Participate in preliminary concept meetings with relevant production personnel to discuss potential production requirements.
  • Identify factors that may determine and affect camera plans and coverage design.
  • Generate a range of preliminary ideas for camera coverage that responds sympathetically to the brief and provides creative solutions to creative and technical criteria.
  • Discuss and refine ideas with relevant production personnel until a workable approach emerges.
       
Element: Identify camera coverage requirements.
  • Identify and analyse source references that may enhance camera coverage decisions.
  • Identify basic structural camera shots for realisation of scenes and investigate their potential for achieving narrative outcomes.
  • Ensure camera coverage is appropriate to contextual and stylistic requirements.
  • Evaluate and verify ideas in collaboration with relevant production personnel to determine the viability of proposed concepts.
  • Prepare effective documentation for use by relevant production personnel for analysis and interpretation.
       
Element: Develop camera coverage plans.
  • Develop camera coverage that addresses all visual and narrative aspects of production requirements.
  • Ensure camera coverage enables narrative to be controlled and carried forward throughout the production.
  • Organise or undertake testing and experimentation with draft camera plan to verify photographic qualities.
  • Produce work within the agreed timeframes together with accurate documentation.
       
Element: Finalise camera coverage plans.
  • Present draft camera plan and specifications to relevant production personnel in an appropriate format.
  • Negotiate and agree to acceptable modifications to creative and technical criteria and amend camera plan as necessary.
  • Agree to final plans and produce accurate and comprehensive documentation to support implementation.
  • Present final plans and specifications to relevant production personnel and confirm that all production requirements have been met.
       


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:

preparation of camera plans that demonstrate a knowledge of:

techniques used to realise visual narratives from written narratives

camera properties and functions

lighting techniques

collaborative approach to work

effective communication techniques in the context of involving creative and production personnel in the development of camera plans.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

practical demonstration of skills through the preparation of at least two camera plans for different types of screen productions

access to production documentation from which to develop camera plans and coverage

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

evaluation of a selection of camera plans and coverage prepared to determine candidate's understanding of the process used to devise camera coverage

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:

CUFDRT601A Establish the creative vision for screen productions

CUFDRT603A Direct screen production crews

CUFDRT605A Collaborate with editors during post-production.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

well-developed communication and teamwork skills in the context of:

liaising with a wide range of production staff

communicating effectively as a team member, including demonstrating leadership qualities

seeking and responding to creative ideas and suggestions from others

negotiating solutions to problems and conflicts that arise during the process of devising camera coverage

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

demonstrating original and innovative approaches to using and organising cinematographic elements

interpreting creative objectives of a range of screen productions

demonstrating originality and innovative approaches to creative processes

being open to a wide range of ideas and approaches to devising camera coverage

balancing creative and technical requirements

experimenting with accepted narrative conventions and elements

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

planning, organising and literacy skills in the context of:

analysing complex outlines and scripts to inform decision making and planning

undertaking background research to enhance understanding and appreciation of production contexts

documenting camera plans and other work requirements

self-management and learning skills sufficient to:

locate and use resources to broaden own creative experience

work under pressure to tight deadlines

evaluate own contribution to creative solutions

technical skills sufficient to use standard word processing and spreadsheet applications in preparing documentation in relation to devising camera coverage

numeracy skills sufficient to make decisions that take account of budgetary constraints and production timings.

Required knowledge

typical ways of documenting camera plans

OHS standards as they apply to directing screen productions

sound understanding of key elements relevant in devising camera coverage, including:

features of a range of cameras and accessories

lighting techniques and lighting equipment

cinematic and editing conventions, including framing techniques and shot composition

cinematography

set design

industry knowledge, including:

roles and responsibilities of personnel in the screen and media production industry

impact of technology on production and post-production operations

issues and challenges that arise in devising camera coverage

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.

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.

Documentation may include:

computer-assisted design (CAD) programs

design plans, including sets and costumes

desktop video

photoboards

production management software

production plans, including lighting and sound

scripts

shot plans

storyboard and animation software

video.

Creative and technical criteria may include:

artistic

camera angles

climate

compositional elements

depth of frame

dialogue staging

information management systems

interior or exterior

line of action

live or prerecorded

location

period

seasons

size of shots, including various framing heights

staging action sequences

style

time of day.

Productions may include:

advertisements/commercials

animations

documentaries

feature films

interactive multimedia

promotional presentations

short films

television series and serials

training videos.

Production personnel may include:

assistant directors

cinematographers

designers, including:

lighting

sound

sets

costume

directors

directors of photography

editors

floor managers

performers

producers

production managers

script writers

other technical/specialist staff.

Production requirements may include:

budget

codes of practice

confidentiality

content

contractual

copyright

deadlines

duration

genre of production

intellectual property

location

purpose

schedule

style, including:

method

approach

fashion

mode

way of presenting things

a manner of exhibiting characteristics

Factors may include:

availability of personnel

availability of resources

available budget

delivery platform

genre

intellectual property

production schedule

production values

target audience

timelines

type of production.

Camera plan may include:

action descriptions

blocking

camera angle

camera movement

camera position

choice of lens

costume and props detail

dialogue and notes

lighting details

location detail

mise en scene

size of shot

sketches

staging of shot

sub-text.

Source references may include:

adapted or original scripts

collages

digital images

film and video

internet

models

musical scores

paintings and illustrations

photographs

reference books, journals and texts

sketches

technical production drawings

writings of the period.

Camera shots may include:

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

close-up, extreme close-up

crab

crane rigs

cutaway shot

establishing or master shot

eye level shot

high angle

low angle

mid shot, long shot

overhead shot

physical relocations and movement

point of view shot

wide shot.

Photographic qualities of the mise en scene may include:

action

actors

costumes

dialogue

lighting

location

narrative function of shot

props

set

time of day.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Analyse available documentation to determine creative and technical criteria for productions. 
Participate in preliminary concept meetings with relevant production personnel to discuss potential production requirements. 
Identify factors that may determine and affect camera plans and coverage design. 
Generate a range of preliminary ideas for camera coverage that responds sympathetically to the brief and provides creative solutions to creative and technical criteria. 
Discuss and refine ideas with relevant production personnel until a workable approach emerges. 
Identify and analyse source references that may enhance camera coverage decisions. 
Identify basic structural camera shots for realisation of scenes and investigate their potential for achieving narrative outcomes. 
Ensure camera coverage is appropriate to contextual and stylistic requirements. 
Evaluate and verify ideas in collaboration with relevant production personnel to determine the viability of proposed concepts. 
Prepare effective documentation for use by relevant production personnel for analysis and interpretation. 
Develop camera coverage that addresses all visual and narrative aspects of production requirements. 
Ensure camera coverage enables narrative to be controlled and carried forward throughout the production. 
Organise or undertake testing and experimentation with draft camera plan to verify photographic qualities. 
Produce work within the agreed timeframes together with accurate documentation. 
Present draft camera plan and specifications to relevant production personnel in an appropriate format. 
Negotiate and agree to acceptable modifications to creative and technical criteria and amend camera plan as necessary. 
Agree to final plans and produce accurate and comprehensive documentation to support implementation. 
Present final plans and specifications to relevant production personnel and confirm that all production requirements have been met. 

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