Unit of competency Outline

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Coordinate continuity

Coordinate continuity

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAPPM410
State Code
AWH47
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage consistency of characteristics of persons, plots, objects, places and events between shots and scenes in a production, thus facilitating post-production editing. It applies to individuals who track details of each shooting session and communicate script changes to cast and crew, including information on props, make-up and wardrobe. The notes involved in this work contain details required to recreate continuity of a particular scene, location or action, irrespective of shooting sequence. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare scripts for continuity
  • 1.1 Source production documentation with details of scenes to be shot
  • 1.2 Analyse and break down scripts and production schedules to determine continuity implications of scenes to be shot
  • 1.3 Collaborate with relevant production staff to determine most efficient shooting sequence
  • 1.4 Prepare continuity documentation to deliver basic continuity information for each scene
  • 1.5 Identify story days and sequence of story within the script and mark against production schedule
  • 1.6 Note continuity information on script, production schedules or in a continuity diary according to organisational or standard industry practices
  • 1.7 Confirm dialogue requirements with relevant production staff to verify purpose and storyline
2. Conduct continuity during production phase
  • 2.1 Log information for each action, or take, on script or in continuity diary
  • 2.2 Produce detailed notes on all elements associated with each scene to enable precise reproduction at a later date if required
  • 2.3 Take photographs of all characters, sets and locations to assist facilitation of continuity
  • 2.4 Time and record duration of all sequences during shoots
  • 2.5 Describe shots in terms of relevant technical information according to organisational requirements
  • 2.6 Provide progress reports to relevant production staff as required and in a timely manner, and update continuity documentation on an ongoing basis during productions
3. Advise on continuity during productions
  • 3.1 Recognise implications for production schedules and costs of changes to dialogue and other elements, and promptly inform director
  • 3.2 Communicate approved changes to cast and crew promptly, either verbally or through relevant continuity documentation
  • 3.3 Liaise with personnel from other departments responsible for specific areas of continuity to ensure continuity for the whole production is maintained
  • 3.4 Report to director, according to organisational procedures, identified continuity problems and suggest ways to resolve
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1173 CUFPPM407A Coordinate continuity Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODD26 CUAPPM420 Coordinate continuity in productions Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZK7 CUA41215 Certificate IV in Screen and Media Qualification