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Realise production designs

Realise production designs

Unit of competency
National Code
CUADES522
State Code
ODE79
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
100
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret designs for sets, props or scenic art and manage the realisation of those designs for productions in the screen, media, entertainment and events industries. It involves planning the implementation of designs, obtaining the required resources and supervising and finalising pre-production operations.The unit applies to those who display a high level of initiative and judgement as they take responsibility for managing the realisation of production designs in their area of production expertise.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan implementation of production designs
  • 1.1 Analyse designs and production schedules and determine production design requirements
  • 1.2 Identify factors to be taken into account when planning the implementation of designs in consultation with required personnel
  • 1.3 Determine methods, techniques and materials that could be used to produce visual interpretation of designs that take account of the effects of lighting
  • 1.4 Develop contingency plans to minimise the impact of unexpected events on the realisation of production designs
  • 1.5 Reach agreement on evaluation methods for monitoring progress with required personnel
  • 1.6 Incorporate work health and safety procedures and environmental factors into planning processes
  • 1.7 Develop and document work plans for realising production designs in agreed format
2. Organise resources
  • 2.1 Develop expenditure estimates that meet budget requirements
  • 2.2 Obtain required resources according to organisational procedures
  • 2.3 Identify potential budget overruns and resolve or recommend alternatives to required personnel
  • 2.4 Organise staff and contractors to complete work in line with industry award guidelines and production deadlines
3. Supervise pre-production operations
  • 3.1 Brief team members on work plans and allocate responsibilities
  • 3.2 Identify and respond to problems promptly in consultation with required personnel
  • 3.3 Monitor work progress and implement contingency plans as required
  • 3.4 Conduct rehearsals and establish procedures to achieve required effects, adjusting work methods as required
  • 3.5 Update documentation to outline agreed adjustments and distribute to required personnel according to organisational policies and procedures
4. Finalise work operations
  • 4.1 Check production elements have been fire-proofed according to safety requirements
  • 4.2 Label production elements according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 4.3 Supervise the transport and storage of production elements as required
  • 4.4 Involve team members in evaluations of pre-production operations and modify procedures as required
  • 4.5 Contribute to evaluation of productions and implement recommendations
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State Code National Code Title Type
WI084 CUADES502 Realise production designs Unit of competency