Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Story elements may include:
character
conflict
genre
plot
story
structure
theme.
Productions may include:
advertisements/commercials
animation
children's television or films
corporate and training films and videos
documentaries
experimental films
feature films and videos
film and television adaptations
interactive digital media
live events and performances:
sketch comedy
short plays
extended performance pieces
corporate launches or presentations
radio dramas and performance pieces
short films and videos
television comedies, such as situation or sketch comedy
television series, serials and miniseries.
Script-writing tools and techniques may include:
condensing character, time, location and plot within requirements of production
consistency of:
character portrayal
plot
style and attitude
structure
impact
language
experimental techniques:
abstraction
ellipses
symbol
metaphor
tone
myth
archetype
atmosphere
generating material consistent with selected genres
linear and non-linear storytelling
point of view
sustaining audience attention
sustaining essential narrative, performative and promotional elements
sustaining themes
use of sound
use of subtext and resonance
use of visual motifs, symbols and metaphors.
Scripts may include:
adaptation
animation
children's programs
corporate
documentary
feature
infotainment
interactive games
interactive multi-path movies
miniseries
news and current affairs
performance text
play
radio play
series or serial
situation comedy
television drama.
Collaborative techniques may include:
incorporating and documenting creative input and feedback within production teams or projects
negotiation and mediation with other members of the creative team, including:
storyliners
writers
concept developers
technical and production team members
team scheduling and planning
using effective interpersonal communication techniques:
questioning and listening
non-verbal communication
conflict resolution
time management.
Feedback may include:
analysis of story elements and script-writing tools and techniques
collaborative team conferencing
creative and production team meetings
scene sequencing
script conferencing
workshop feedback.
Production and performance requirements may include:
audience requirements
budget requirements
content
legal issues:
copyright
intellectual property
confidentiality
contracts
OHS issues
purpose
scheduling
sign-offs and approval processes
style
technical requirements
timing or duration
venue requirements.
Relevant personnel may include:
broadcasters
clients
digital media technical staff
directors
dramaturges
funding bodies
performers
producers
script editors
storyliners
writers
other technical/specialist staff.

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:
scripts analysed and edited to final draft ready for production
application of the principles and practices of script-writing and editing
ability to edit scripts by agreed deadlines
effective communication techniques sufficient to negotiating, documenting and incorporating feedback in the editing process.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to a computer and the internet
access to a range of scripts and resources for the refinement and clear identification of narrative, production and conceptual requirements
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 scripts edited by the candidate and their quality in terms of addressing production requirements
direct observation of the candidate giving feedback on scripts and negotiating amendments
written or oral 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:
CUFWRT501A Develop storylines and treatments
CUFWRT601A Write scripts.