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

CUFDRT605A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Collaborate with editors during post-production

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUFDRT605A - Collaborate with editors during post-production
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to supervise the process of editing screen productions.Directors are responsible for communicating the overall creative vision and style for the edit but rely heavily on the ability of editors to interpret and realise required outcomes. More specifically, they evaluate and approve edits to ensure the integrity of the final production.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 apply the skills and knowledge described in this unit as they work collaboratively with editors on the final edit of screen productions.In some cases, producers rather than directors assume supervision of the editing process. This is more common on large scale productions. Skills associated with managing the whole post-production process are covered in: CUFPPM602A Plan and manage film and media post-production.
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: Prepare post-production briefs.
  • Organise and participate in meetings with relevant production personnel to define post-production requirements.
  • Communicate and establish creative and technical criteria of edit in close collaboration with relevant production personnel.
  • Establish cohesive production and post-production schedules to optimise creative outcomes in the context of overall production.
  • Ensure editors have access to required editing materials to obviate unnecessary delays to post production activity.
  • In collaboration with production personnel, prepare and establish contingency plans in the event of possible problems that may require re-shoots during post-production.
       
Element: Monitor and evaluate editing activity.
  • Participate in ongoing evaluations and assessments at each stage of the editing process in collaboration with relevant production personnel.
  • Ensure required creative and technical criteria are met and seek adjustments where applicable.
  • Discuss and collaborate with editors to maximise the contribution of ideas to the final outcome for productions.
  • Identify problems that may arise during the post production stage, discuss and resolve with the online editor.
  • Participate in the evaluation of final cuts where applicable to ensure creative and technical criteria have been met.
  • Evaluate all aspects of the editing process from a director's perspective, including own performance, and note areas for improvement.
  • Provide positive feedback to relevant production personnel and invite comment on the post production process.
       


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:

practical demonstration of ability to supervise post-production processes to achieve production objectives

ability to apply techniques for the analysis and communication of concepts and ideas

knowledge and understanding of the conventions and practices of post-production

ability to collaborate with post-production staff and encourage contribution of ideas to the process.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

hands-on experience across a variety of post production activities associated with the screen and media industries

opportunity to work on a range of relatively complex productions

opportunity to supervise post-production personnel

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 in an editing session to assess candidate's ability to communicate effectively with post-production personnel

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

CUFPPM602A Plan and manage film and media 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:

collaborating with post-production staff, including the ability to convey concepts and ideas to assist with the editing process

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 editing process

reading and interpreting production documentation

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

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

demonstrating original and innovative approaches to using and organising visual and sound expressions and elements

interpreting the creative objectives of a range of screen productions

being open to a wide range of ideas and approaches to editing vision and sound material to achieve creative outcomes

balancing creative and technical requirements

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

planning skills sufficient to ensure that production and post-production activities are scheduled to meet delivery deadlines

self-management skills sufficient to:

work under pressure to tight deadlines

evaluate own contribution to creative solutions.

Required knowledge

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 editing vision and sound for screen productions

cinematic and editing conventions

appreciation of the craft of screen editing

techniques used to realise visual narrative from written narrative

visual story-telling and story development techniques

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

OHS standards as they apply to editing 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 personnel may include:

broadcasters

clients

commissioning editors

directors

editors

foley artists

performers

program managers

script writers

sound designers

sound editors

sound engineers

other technical/specialist staff.

Post-production requirements may include:

budget

codes of practice

confidentiality

content

contractual

copyright

duration

format, including:

video

interactive

film

DVD

genre of production

intellectual property

location

purpose

schedules and deadlines.

Creative and technical criteria may include:

climate

factual or fiction

imagination

inspiration

interior or exterior

location

methodology, including:

editing interactive medium, e.g. video, film and DVD

linear

non-linear

analogue

digital

production style and aesthetics, including:

method

approach

narrative and story-line

fashion/mode

characterisations

mood

contemporary or period

visual expression

research of characters

research of settings

seasons.

Productions may include:

animated productions

commercials

documentaries

feature films

interactive programs

live events and performances, such as concerts

music videos

prerecorded events and performances

short films

television productions of any type, such as:

music

drama

comedy

variety

sport.

Editing materials may include:

automated dialogue replacement (ADR)

computer generated images

dialogue

effects tapes

existing dramatic material

graphics

music

re-takes

stills

titles

voice overs.

Problems may include:

audio levels

break in control track

distorted audio

faulty equipment

glitches

non-sync issues

poor exposure

re-takes

sound and vision drop-outs.

Editing process may include:

aspect ratio

broadcast quality

complex vision and sound mixes

digital non-linear

effects, including:

animations

special effects

optical effects

sound effects

atmosphere inserts

colour grading

transitions

film

interactive elements

interactive media

lighting style

linear - tape to tape

non-broadcast quality

offline

online

sound quality

stages of editing, including:

rough cuts

fine cuts

rushes

sequences

transfer of video to film (kine)

vision quality.

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
Organise and participate in meetings with relevant production personnel to define post-production requirements. 
Communicate and establish creative and technical criteria of edit in close collaboration with relevant production personnel. 
Establish cohesive production and post-production schedules to optimise creative outcomes in the context of overall production. 
Ensure editors have access to required editing materials to obviate unnecessary delays to post production activity. 
In collaboration with production personnel, prepare and establish contingency plans in the event of possible problems that may require re-shoots during post-production. 
Participate in ongoing evaluations and assessments at each stage of the editing process in collaboration with relevant production personnel. 
Ensure required creative and technical criteria are met and seek adjustments where applicable. 
Discuss and collaborate with editors to maximise the contribution of ideas to the final outcome for productions. 
Identify problems that may arise during the post production stage, discuss and resolve with the online editor. 
Participate in the evaluation of final cuts where applicable to ensure creative and technical criteria have been met. 
Evaluate all aspects of the editing process from a director's perspective, including own performance, and note areas for improvement. 
Provide positive feedback to relevant production personnel and invite comment on the post production process. 

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