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Manage small-scale live productions

Manage small-scale live productions

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAPPM511
State Code
ODH42
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and manage technical, creative and logistical aspects of small-scale live productions that also includes pre- and post-production activities.The unit applies to those who are expected to display a high level of initiative and judgement as they take responsibility for organising, planning and coordinating the work of individuals and teams involved in staging productions.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and organise technical aspects of productions
  • 1.1 Form production teams and initiate production meetings
  • 1.2 Choose and evaluate venues according to safety, technical and creative requirements
  • 1.3 Oversee and contribute to the development, documentation and distribution of technical plans and schedules
  • 1.4 Allocate technical roles and responsibilities to required personnel as required
  • 1.5 Advise required personnel of technical and safety issues
  • 1.6 Provide assistance and guidance and ensure technical tasks are completed according to production requirements
2. Plan and organise creative aspects of productions
  • 2.1 Form creative teams and initiate creative planning meetings
  • 2.2 Oversee and contribute to the development, documentation and distribution of creative plans and schedules
  • 2.3 Allocate creative roles and responsibilities of required personnel as required
  • 2.4 Provide assistance and guidance and ensure creative tasks are completed promptly
  • 2.5 Anticipate issues that may disrupt the running of productions and plan according to production requirements
3. Plan and organise technical and creative rehearsals
  • 3.1 Allocate rehearsal time to live productions according to production requirements
  • 3.2 Prepare a bump in schedule and brief personnel according to production requirements
  • 3.3 Mark out and prepare performance area according to production requirements
  • 3.4 Allocate change rooms or areas in appropriate locations with sensitivity to cultural differences and special needs
  • 3.5 Establish and communicate in-venue safety procedures to required personnel according to health and safety requirements
  • 3.6 Advise required personnel of safety issues that may affect the production
  • 3.7 Conduct creative and technical rehearsals according to production requirements
  • 3.8 Update and distribute production documentation on last-minute changes arising from technical or creative rehearsals as required
4. Manage pre-production activities
  • 4.1 Monitor progress of pre-production technical and creative tasks and take action according to production requirements
  • 4.2 Determine need for additional resources and ensure pre- and post-production requirements are met in consultation with required personnel
  • 4.3 Monitor set-up of video and sound equipment where live performances are to be recorded
  • 4.4 Maintain and promote positive work relationships and regular communication throughout production runs
5. Manage operations during performances
  • 5.1 Ensure backstage announcements and call cues are relayed according to production requirements and ensure performers and required personnel are in applicable locations to meet performance requirements
  • 5.2 Ensure audience announcements meet production requirements
  • 5.3 Manage and monitor duty of care regarding health and safety requirements in a performance environment
  • 5.4 Monitor technical aspects of performances and offer creative solutions to unforeseen problems as required
  • 5.5 Ensure scene, prop and costume changes are undertaken safely and on time
6. Manage post-production activities
  • 6.1 Establish timeframes and task schedules for post-production and bump out activities
  • 6.2 Allocate and communicate tasks to required personnel according to production requirements
  • 6.3 Monitor progress of bump out and ensure that schedules are met
  • 6.4 Discuss and review productions with required personnel and identify and suggest improvements for future productions
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI141 CUAPPM501 Manage small-scale live productions Unit of competency