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.
Productions may include:
animations
electronic field productions, e.g. news, conferences
events
film, e.g. feature, documentary
live performances, e.g. stage plays, musicals
music videos
outside broadcasts
television programs, e.g. studio drama.
Relevant personnel may include:
camera operators
clients
directors
directors of photography (DOP)
gaffer
lighting technicians and operators
make-up supervisors
other specialist staff, e.g. special effects (SFX)
producers
production designers
senior camera personnel
set designers
technical directors
wardrobe supervisors.
Lighting requirements may include:
aesthetics
cables, e.g. DMX
computers
dimmers, e.g.:
analogue
multiplex analogue and digital
single-unit, e.g. follow spot
filters
gels
indoor
lighting consoles and peripherals, e.g.:
monitors
printers
memory storage
effects unit
fader wings
luminaires and lanterns, e.g.:
fresnel
profile
HMI
plasma
theatre-based units
studio and location units
special effects
moving lights
digital moving lights (intelligent lights)
outdoor
period requirements
power sources
production style
rigging accessories.
Factors may include:
available expertise
available resources (human, financial, physical)
available technology
budget
director's approach/instructions
level of assistance available during implementation and construction
needs of other production areas
regulations
space/venue specifications or restrictions
style/period/nature/scale of production
timelines.
Documentation may include:
building specifications, room layouts
colour lists, plots
equipment lists
floor sheets
focus notes
lighting plans (computer or manually generated)
lighting specifications
mock-ups
power requirements
production schedule
samples
script
venue procedures.
References may include:
collages
digital images
film, video, internet
historical information
models
musical scores
paintings and illustrations
photographs
reference books/journals/texts
scripts (adapted or original)
sketches
technical drawings.
New and emerging technologies may include:
digital moving lights (intelligent lights)
light emitting diodes (LED)
organic light emitting diodes (OLED)
zoom profile spotlights.
Criteria and factors may include:
consistency with the style requirements of the script/production
effective use of materials
features of cameras and lenses
research findings
resource constraints
technical feasibility.
OHS requirements may include:
Commonwealth and state or territory OHS regulations
enterprise safety codes and practices
relevant local government legislation and regulation
relevant national and international standards, guidelines and codes of practice.

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:
effective communication, negotiation and project management skills to facilitate the design process
the development of creative lighting designs and plans that meet the artistic requirements of productions and address practical production requirements and constraints
research skills, including interpretation and adaptation of design concepts
collaborative approach to work.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
practical demonstration of skills through the development of lighting designs for a minimum of two productions
involvement of and interaction with a production team to reflect the collaborative nature of the design process
assessment over an extended period of time to reflect the nature of the design process and to assess the experimental aspects of this unit
access to performance outlines/scripts on which designs can be based
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 lighting designs produced by the candidate and their quality in terms of meeting creative briefs
evaluation of the lighting aspects of a production for which the candidate has been responsible
case studies to assess ability to develop designs for different types of productions.

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
BSBCRT501A Originate and develop concepts
CUFLGT401A Implement lighting designs.