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Assist on production (Part B)
Assist on production (Part B)
Module
National Code
State Code
50215
50215
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2005
Field of Education
100199 - Performing Arts, N.e.c.
Nominal Hours
250
Description
This unit introduces the student to production work by integrating classroom, studio and workshop into productions realised before the public. This will include the rehearsal and pre and post-production stages.
Students are required to demonstrate their competencies under the influence of varied timings of performers and audience reaction and to do so repeatedly and consistently over a number of performances.
Students are required to demonstrate their competencies under the influence of varied timings of performers and audience reaction and to do so repeatedly and consistently over a number of performances.
General notes
Range of Variables
The following variables may apply:
Productions may include:
Drama
Music theatre
Dance
Opera
Jazz
Classical Music
Puppet performance
Film/V production
Production activities may include:
Materials, equipment, effects relating to the following departments:
Costume, lighting, sound, staging (sets, props, scenic art, rigging) stage management, venue operations, design
Occupational and public health and safety requirements may include:
Commonwealth, State and Territory occupational health and safety regulations
Relevant national and international standards, guidelines and codes of practice e.g. the Building Code of Australia
Relevant local and government legislation and regulation
Oral tasks may include:
Following instructions
Understanding and use of industry terminology
Materials to be read and interpreted may include:
Occupational health and safety procedures and cautionary signs
Labels and MSDS for chemical and materials handling
Working drawings/plans/model of set
Production requirements
Written instructions from team leader regarding production requirements
Written tasks may include:
Lists and schedules
Reports to team leader
Numerical tasks may include:
Basic measuring
Calculating angles
Simple arithmetic
Productions may include:
Drama
Music theatre
Dance
Opera
Jazz
Classical Music
Puppet performance
Film/V production
Production activities may include:
Materials, equipment, effects relating to the following departments:
Costume, lighting, sound, staging (sets, props, scenic art, rigging) stage management, venue operations, design
Occupational and public health and safety requirements may include:
Commonwealth, State and Territory occupational health and safety regulations
Relevant national and international standards, guidelines and codes of practice e.g. the Building Code of Australia
Relevant local and government legislation and regulation
Oral tasks may include:
Following instructions
Understanding and use of industry terminology
Materials to be read and interpreted may include:
Occupational health and safety procedures and cautionary signs
Labels and MSDS for chemical and materials handling
Working drawings/plans/model of set
Production requirements
Written instructions from team leader regarding production requirements
Written tasks may include:
Lists and schedules
Reports to team leader
Numerical tasks may include:
Basic measuring
Calculating angles
Simple arithmetic
Evidence Guide
Evidence to demonstrate consistent achievement of this unit’s outcomes includes:
Knowledge of the roles and functions of the department to which the candidate is assigned
Knowledge of entertainment industry terminology
Following spoken and written instructions
Underpinning Knowledge and skills
Skills and knowledge are required in:
Organisational and legislative occupational health and safety requirements, in particular with regard to safe manual handling techniques and working with hazardous substances
Application of technical expertise to relevant level
Working as part of a team
Following written and/or verbal instructions
Knowing when to seek higher level expertise for technical advice
Resource Implications
Competency in this unit should be demonstrated in an entertainment event or venue
Method and Context of Assessment
This unit of competency may be assessed in any recorded or live performance environment.
Key Competency Levels
NB: These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework. They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices.
* Collect analyse and organise information (Level 2)
* Communicate ideas and information (Level 2)
* Plan and organise activities (Level 1)
* Work with others and in teams (Level 2)
* Use mathematical ideas and techniques (Level 1)
* Solve problems (Level 2)
* Use technology (Level 2)
Three levels of performance denote level of competency required at perform a task.
1. Perform 2. Administer 3. Design
Performance Level 1 describes the competency needed to undertake activities efficiently and with sufficient self-management to meet the explicit requirements of the activity and to make judgements about the quality of outcome against established criteria.
Performance Level 2 describes the competency needed to manage activities requiring the selection, application and integration of a number of elements and to select from established criteria to judge quality of process and outcome.
Performance Level 3 describes the competency needed to evaluate and reshape processes, to establish and use principles in order to determine appropriate ways of approaching activities, and to establish criteria for judging quality of process and outcome.
Knowledge of the roles and functions of the department to which the candidate is assigned
Knowledge of entertainment industry terminology
Following spoken and written instructions
Underpinning Knowledge and skills
Skills and knowledge are required in:
Organisational and legislative occupational health and safety requirements, in particular with regard to safe manual handling techniques and working with hazardous substances
Application of technical expertise to relevant level
Working as part of a team
Following written and/or verbal instructions
Knowing when to seek higher level expertise for technical advice
Resource Implications
Competency in this unit should be demonstrated in an entertainment event or venue
Method and Context of Assessment
This unit of competency may be assessed in any recorded or live performance environment.
Key Competency Levels
NB: These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework. They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices.
* Collect analyse and organise information (Level 2)
* Communicate ideas and information (Level 2)
* Plan and organise activities (Level 1)
* Work with others and in teams (Level 2)
* Use mathematical ideas and techniques (Level 1)
* Solve problems (Level 2)
* Use technology (Level 2)
Three levels of performance denote level of competency required at perform a task.
1. Perform 2. Administer 3. Design
Performance Level 1 describes the competency needed to undertake activities efficiently and with sufficient self-management to meet the explicit requirements of the activity and to make judgements about the quality of outcome against established criteria.
Performance Level 2 describes the competency needed to manage activities requiring the selection, application and integration of a number of elements and to select from established criteria to judge quality of process and outcome.
Performance Level 3 describes the competency needed to evaluate and reshape processes, to establish and use principles in order to determine appropriate ways of approaching activities, and to establish criteria for judging quality of process and outcome.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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