Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 8:55 PM AWST
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Devise camera coverage
Devise camera coverage
Unit of competency
National Code
CUADRT604
CUADRT604
State Code
AWJ09
AWJ09
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
100701 - Audio Visual Studies
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop camera coverage for scenes in relatively large-scale screen productions such as feature films or television dramas.It applies to individuals responsible for establishing the big picture view of productions and for creating a sense of overall unity within productions. They apply high-level creative visual storytelling skills to the interpretation of scripts or shot plans as the basis for devising camera coverage. They work closely with other creative and production personnel to reach agreement on final camera plans.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Interpret creative briefs
- 1.1 Analyse scripts and related documentation to determine creative and technical criteria for productions
- 1.2 Participate in preliminary concept meetings to discuss scope of production requirements
- 1.3 Identify factors that may determine and affect development of camera plans
- 1.4 Generate a range of preliminary ideas for camera coverage in response to briefs and provide creative solutions to production requirements
- 1.5 Discuss and refine ideas with production personnel until a workable approach emerges
2. Identify camera coverage requirements
- 2.1 Review reference material that could assist decisions about camera coverage
- 2.2 Identify basic structural camera shots for realising scenes and investigate their potential for achieving narrative outcomes
- 2.3 Confirm camera coverage is appropriate to contextual and stylistic requirements
- 2.4 Evaluate ideas in collaboration with relevant production personnel to determine viability of proposed concepts
- 2.5 Prepare and distribute documentation about proposed camera coverage for use by production personnel
3. Develop draft camera plans
- 3.1 Develop camera coverage that addresses visual and narrative aspects of production
- 3.2 Approach camera coverage to enable the narrative to be controlled and carried forward throughout the production
- 3.3 Organise testing of draft camera plans to verify photographic outcomes can be achieved
- 3.4 Complete camera plan’s associated documentation within agreed timeframes
4. Finalise camera plans
- 4.1 Present draft camera plans and specifications to production personnel in an appropriate format
- 4.2 Negotiate modifications to creative and technical criteria and amend camera plans as required
- 4.3 Agree to final plans and produce accurate and comprehensive documentation to support implementation
- 4.4 Present final plans and specifications to production personnel and confirm that all production requirements have been met
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1128 | CUFDRT604A | Devise camera coverage | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODG96 | CUADRT614 | Devise camera coverage | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZO1 | CUA60615 | Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media | Qualification |