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Manage small-scale live productions

Manage small-scale live productions

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAPPM501
State Code
WI141
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/09/2014
Field of Education
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
30/09/2014
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and manage technical, creative and logistical aspects of small-scale live productions.Individuals who apply these skills 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 in light of safety, technical and creative requirements
  • 1.3 Oversee and contribute to developing, documenting and distributing technical plans and schedules
  • 1.4 Allocate technical roles and responsibilities to relevant personnel as required
  • 1.5 Advise relevant personnel of technical and safety issues
  • 1.6 Provide assistance and guidance so that technical tasks are completed promptly
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 relevant personnel as required
  • 2.4 Provide assistance and guidance so that creative tasks are completed promptly
  • 2.5 Anticipate issues that may disrupt the smooth running of productions and plan accordingly
3. Plan and organise technical and creative rehearsals
  • 3.1 Allocate sufficient rehearsal time to live productions to achieve production requirements
  • 3.2 Prepare a bump in schedule and brief personnel accordingly
  • 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 relevant personnel according to health and safety requirements
  • 3.6 Advise relevant personnel of safety issues that may affect the production
  • 3.7 Conduct creative and technical rehearsals efficiently and to schedule
  • 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 to ensure that production schedules are met
  • 4.2 Consult with relevant personnel to determine need for additional resources and take action to ensure pre- and post-production requirements are met
  • 4.3 Monitor the set-up of video and sound equipment if 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 clearly so performers and relevant personnel are in appropriate locations to meet performance requirements
  • 5.2 Ensure audience announcements are clear and accurate
  • 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 relevant personnel promptly
  • 6.3 Monitor progress of bump out to ensure that schedules are met
  • 6.4 Discuss and review productions with relevant personnel and identify and suggest improvements for future productions
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODH42 CUAPPM511 Manage small-scale live productions Unit of competency