Elements and Performance Criteria

Types of production may include:

feature films and videos

games

educational sequences

documentaries

short films and videos

animation

television series and serials

advertisements/commercials

corporate and training films and videos

live events and performances

Relevant sources may include:

inspiration

imagination

life experience

actual events/facts

existing narrative material

other media

travel

observation

different experiences

Ideas may be generated by:

brainstorming

exercises

asking questions

role playing

making analogies

looking at the subject from different viewpoints

innovation

Strategies for developing scriptwriting skills may include:

reading and analysing a range of scripted material

reading a range of written material

writing exercises

viewing and analysing a range of screen productions

membership of relevant organisations and groups

professional development and other learning opportunities

attendance at festivals and conferences

Story elements may include:

plot/story

character

genre

setting

structure

conflict

theme

Narrative forms may include:

synopsis

outline

storyline

treatment

Relevant personnel may include:

producers

directors

writers

script editors

broadcasters

performers

funding bodies

clients/customers

other technical staff

other specialist staff

Underpinning skills and knowledge

Assessment must include evidence of essential knowledge of, and skills in, the following areas:

ability to locate and use resources to broaden creative experience
ability to demonstrate originality and innovative approaches in the creative scriptwriting process
ability to experiment with narrative styles and elements to develop own voice and extend writing practice
ability to extend creative boundaries for self and audience
knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of writing for the screen
knowledge of various techniques of storytelling
knowledge of relevant writing conventions, ie film, literary
knowledge of aspects of story and/or character development
knowledge of the structure of screen or radio writing
reading and interpreting documentation and plans
knowledge of effective communication techniques including active listening, questioning and non-verbal communication
knowledge of relevant organisational and/or legislative occupational health and safety requirements

Linkages to other units

This unit has linkages to the following units and combined training delivery and/or assessment is recommended:

CUFWRT02A Write the script
CUSRAD02A Conduct research

Critical aspects of evidence
This unit of competence applies to a range of industry sectors. The focus of assessment will depend on the industry sector. Assessment must be customised to meet the needs of the particular sector in which performance is being assessed. Assessment should only address those variable circumstances, listed in the range of variables statements, which apply to the chosen context.

The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:

the ability to write a narrative outline for a media production
knowledge of the principles and practice of writing a narrative
knowledge and application of relevant local occupational health and safety legislation
knowledge of effective communication techniques

Method and context of assessment
Assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a mix of both of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment.

Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:

work samples or simulated workplace activities
oral questioning/interview aimed at evaluating the processes used in developing and realising the creative concept
projects/reports/logbooks
third party reports and authenticated prior achievements
portfolios of evidence which demonstrate the processes used in developing and realising the creative concept

Resource requirements
Assessment requires access to the resources listed in the range of variables statement, currently used by the cultural industries.

Communicating ideas and information
(3)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(3)

Planning and organising activities
(3)

Working with others and in teams
(2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(0)

Solving problems
(3)

Using technology
(2)