Elements and Performance Criteria

Types of production may include:

features

documentaries

shorts

animation

television series and serials

advertisements/commercials

training videos

interactive multimedia

promotional presentations

Relevant creative bases may include:

existing films

paintings

photographs

Production requirements may include:

duration

genre of production (ie type, sort, kind, variety)

style (ie method, approach, fashion, mode, way of presenting things, a manner of exhibiting characteristics, in the style of)

content

budget

deadlines

location

purpose

contractual

confidentiality

intellectual property

copyright

schedule

codes of practice

Compositional elements may include:

size of shots including various framing heights

the line of action

dialogue staging

staging action sequences

camera angles

depth of frame

Work may be visualised and documented using a variety of tools and techniques including:

photoboards

video

desktop video

storyboard/animation software

CAD (computer assisted design) programs

production management software

Appropriate personnel may include:

cinematographers

editors

directors

script writers

producers

performers

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 originate and develop an idea
ability to demonstrate original and innovative approaches in the use and organisation of cinematographic elements
knowledge of cinematic and editing conventions
knowledge and understanding of aspects of story development
knowledge and understanding of the conventions and practices of directing for the screen
knowledge of the range of narrative conventions used throughout the history of film making
knowledge of techniques used to realise a visual narrative from a written narrative
ability to determine how the story can be carried forward from one scene to the next and throughout the entire production
understanding of various roles played by each member of a screen production crew
understanding of the craft of cinematography
understanding of the craft of editing
reading and interpreting documentation and other narrative forms
ability to research and document relevant information
knowledge of relevant organisational and/or legislative occupational health and safety requirements
detailed knowledge of the Australian film industry recommended safety code.
knowledge of effective communication techniques including effective listening, questioning and non-verbal communication
theories of communication

Linkages to other units

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

CUFDRT01A Read and interpret the script

Critical aspects of evidence
This unit of competence applies to a range of directing contexts. 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 development of the ability to originate and develop an idea from concept to production
knowledge of techniques used to realise a visual narrative from a written narrative
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:

practical demonstration (direct observation may need to occur on more than one occasion to establish consistency of performance)
role play
case studies
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 a range of equipment 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
(1)

Solving problems
(3)

Using technology
(2)