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Provide production support for television productions
Provide production support for television productions
Unit of competency
National Code
CUFBRD302A
CUFBRD302A
State Code
D1074
D1074
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/10/2008
Field of Education
100701 - Audio Visual Studies
Original Release Date
31/10/2008
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assist producers and directors during production of television programs.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
Prepare for studio recording and operations
- 1. Discuss and assimilate full details of production requirements with relevant production personnel
- 2. Prepare script materials and other documentation in required format as directed by relevant production personnel and according to enterprise procedures
- 3. Copy and distribute required documentation to relevant production areas where applicable
- 4. Confirm bookings for facilities in sufficient time and liaise with artists and other resource providers to ensure they are briefed fully
- 5. Coordinate availability of production requirements and ensure script timings and durations are correct where applicable
Call shots and cue in sources during productions
- 6. Advise relevant production personnel of production requirements and of changes to previous directions
- 7. Ensure relevant production personnel are familiar with cueing and cueing procedures to be used during productions
- 8. Give cues on time to meet production requirements and in a manner enabling relevant personnel to act accordingly
- 9. Cue visual and audio sources and communicate with relevant production personnel to ensure they meet production requirements
- 10. Call shots as they happen to meet production requirements, and physically roll pre-recorded items as required
- 11. Time durations and pre-recorded items, including compilations and retakes, and make calculation in hours, minutes and seconds
Arrange post-production requirements
- 12. Note script changes from original and produce accompanying documentation according to enterprise procedures
- 13. Ensure materials are properly identified, described and labelled to facilitate post-production activities
- 14. File relevant documentation and complete outstanding administrative or clerical matters to achieve closure on production
RANGE STATEMENT
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 requirements may include:
attributions
audience
budget
capabilities of the studio
confidentiality
content
contractual
copyright
deadlines
direct quotes
duration
intellectual property
interviews
location
props
purpose
schedule
sets
style
wardrobe.
Production personnel may include:
audience
camera personnel
design personnel
director
floor manager
general public
lighting personnel
performers, e.g.:
cast
presenters
contestants
extras
producer
production personnel
sound personnel
studio personnel
technical director
technical producer
other technical personnel.
Documentation may include:
booking sheets and confirmations
budget reports
cast information
contact sheets
copyright clearances
running sheets
schedules
scripts and ancillary information, e.g.:
shot descriptions
shot numbers
camera numbers
cue information
lighting cues
videotape track information
graphics or digital effects information
durations
timings.
Production areas may include:
accounts/dispatch
audio booths
graphics
interactive media programmers
lighting operators
master control
outside broadcasts
post-production suites
remote camera position
sound suites/desks
studio
video operations.
Facilities may include:
audio facilities
cameras
computer equipment
graphics
headsets
hired venues
office facilities
outside broadcast
post-production suites
replay machines, e.g. DVD players
still stores
storage servers
studio
talkback intercoms
transport
two-way communication systems
video equipment.
Productions may include:
arts programs
children's programs
documentary style programs
dramas
game shows
interview and forum programs
lifestyle programs
news and current affairs programs
outside broadcasts, e.g. sporting events
sport programs
variety programs
youth programs.
Cues may include:
camera, video stand-by
ready calls
script references by number
stand-bys
talkback with floor manager
time calls.
Call shots may include:
countdowns
first and last words spoken
hand signals
stand-bys, e.g. stand by to roll or record
time calls
verbal
visual, e.g. torch.
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 requirements may include:
attributions
audience
budget
capabilities of the studio
confidentiality
content
contractual
copyright
deadlines
direct quotes
duration
intellectual property
interviews
location
props
purpose
schedule
sets
style
wardrobe.
Production personnel may include:
audience
camera personnel
design personnel
director
floor manager
general public
lighting personnel
performers, e.g.:
cast
presenters
contestants
extras
producer
production personnel
sound personnel
studio personnel
technical director
technical producer
other technical personnel.
Documentation may include:
booking sheets and confirmations
budget reports
cast information
contact sheets
copyright clearances
running sheets
schedules
scripts and ancillary information, e.g.:
shot descriptions
shot numbers
camera numbers
cue information
lighting cues
videotape track information
graphics or digital effects information
durations
timings.
Production areas may include:
accounts/dispatch
audio booths
graphics
interactive media programmers
lighting operators
master control
outside broadcasts
post-production suites
remote camera position
sound suites/desks
studio
video operations.
Facilities may include:
audio facilities
cameras
computer equipment
graphics
headsets
hired venues
office facilities
outside broadcast
post-production suites
replay machines, e.g. DVD players
still stores
storage servers
studio
talkback intercoms
transport
two-way communication systems
video equipment.
Productions may include:
arts programs
children's programs
documentary style programs
dramas
game shows
interview and forum programs
lifestyle programs
news and current affairs programs
outside broadcasts, e.g. sporting events
sport programs
variety programs
youth programs.
Cues may include:
camera, video stand-by
ready calls
script references by number
stand-bys
talkback with floor manager
time calls.
Call shots may include:
countdowns
first and last words spoken
hand signals
stand-bys, e.g. stand by to roll or record
time calls
verbal
visual, e.g. torch.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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 production support material for television productions
ability to give and follow directions precisely during productions
collaborative approach to work
ability to work to deadlines.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to actual or simulated production situations
interaction with producers/directors and crew involved in productions intended for broadcast
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required
use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are 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 range of material prepared for productions by the candidate
observation of the candidate calling shots and cueing in sources during productions
written or verbal 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:
CUFPPM301A Plan and prepare programs.
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 production support material for television productions
ability to give and follow directions precisely during productions
collaborative approach to work
ability to work to deadlines.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to actual or simulated production situations
interaction with producers/directors and crew involved in productions intended for broadcast
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required
use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are 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 range of material prepared for productions by the candidate
observation of the candidate calling shots and cueing in sources during productions
written or verbal 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:
CUFPPM301A Plan and prepare programs.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C4135 | CUFBRD09A | Call shots and cue sources for a television production | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWJ88 | CUABRD302 | Provide production support for television productions | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D192 | CUF30107 | Certificate III in Media | Qualification |