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.
Production personnel may include:
camera operator
client
continuity
crane crew
director
director of photography
floor manager
gaffer
grips
head of department
lighting personnel
other specialist staff
other technical staff
performers
supervisor
technical director.
Focus may include:
focus point
rack focus
split focus, e.g.:
circle of confusion
format
lens focal length
aperture.
Shots may include:
establishing or master shot
extreme close-up
eye-level shot
hand-held
high-angle
long shot
low-angle
mid shot
pan
point-of-view shot
static
tilt
track
wide shot
zoom in
zoom out.
Equipment may include:
cameras
camera supports, e.g.:
mounts
cranes
dollies
track
tripods
spreaders
fluid heads
filters
follow focus unit
lenses, e.g.:
fixed
zoom
lights
special effects equipment
speed aperture unit
varied speed unit.
Locations may include:
day
exterior
interior
night
outside broadcast
studio.
Production requirements may include:
artistic
shot requirements, e.g.:
composition
continuity
shot type
framing
aesthetics
movement
timing
duration
camera position
camera height and distance from subject
technical.
Production may include:
animated productions
commercials
documentaries
feature films
short films.
Feedback may include:
footage
lens size
marks
reports for continuity
stop.
Problems may include:
failing light
film breaks
position of lights
position of performers
position of props
position of scenery
scratches
soft focus.

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:
ability to pull focus on a range of camera equipment and accessories to achieve required shots
collaborative approach to work
knowledge and application of photographic principles.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to a range of equipment listed in the range statement
opportunity to demonstrate facility with focal calculations in varied shooting situations
access to productions that require focus pulling
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 screen content shot by the candidate to determine whether correct focusing and refocusing of the camera has occurred
observation of the candidate marking focus points on location
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:
BSBCRT402A Collaborate in a creative process
CUFCAM401A Shoot a wide range of television content
CUFIND401A Provide services on a freelance basis.