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Write extended stories
Write extended stories
Unit of competency
National Code
CUFWRT402A
CUFWRT402A
State Code
D1198
D1198
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/09/2014
Field of Education
100705 - Written Communication
Original Release Date
30/09/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to write extended stories. It builds on the skills covered in:CUFWRT302A Write simple stories.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
Analyse extended story writing requirements
- 1. Identify the components of a storytelling creative concept, brief or project, including target audience, format, timeline and proposed outcomes
- 2. Consider factors such as style, tone and length in relation to purpose of the writing task
- 3. Decide on the most appropriate structuring technique for extended story writing tasks
- 4. Discuss with relevant personnel possible visual and aural storytelling structures if appropriate to storytelling tasks
Prepare to write extended stories
- 5. Research extended and more complex stories from a range of creative works that may inspire story ideas to meet project requirements
- 6. Use information sources to research subject areas
- 7. Experiment with a range of narrative structures and writing styles and techniques
- 8. Develop extended ideas for characters, plots and settings
- 9. Develop complex scenarios, contexts and situations as required
- 10. Select the story structure, style, techniques and content that best meet the requirements of projects
- 11. Seek feedback from relevant personnel on proposed stories and refine approach as required
Draft extended stories
- 12. Draft extended stories using appropriate structuring, style and language
- 13. Use relevant formatting and presentation techniques
- 14. Proofread draft stories for appropriate grammar, punctuation and spelling
- 15. Submit draft manuscripts to relevant personnel for feedback and amend as required
Write final drafts
- 16. Evaluate extended stories in line with relevant criteria
- 17. Discuss and confirm with relevant personnel additional requirements or modifications to the story
- 18. Complete necessary amendments as required within agreed timelines
- 19. Evaluate story writing process, assessing one's own performance and noting areas for future improvement
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.
Formats may include:
anthologies
fiction manuscripts
literary non-fiction extended features
non-fiction manuscripts for book projects
script templates
storyboards
sustained concepts, storylines and narratives for:
plays
musicals
theatre
dance
television or radio
newspapers
journals
magazines.
Proposed outcomes may include:
children's or young adult novel or non-fiction
extended stories for:
plays
musicals
theatre
dance
television or radio productions
newspapers
journals
magazines
anthologies
websites
animated film
games
e-learning resources
non-fiction project, such as:
history
life story
biography
novel or novella
verse novel.
Purpose of the writing task may include:
artistic response
creative idea transfer
education and training
entertainment
income generation
information transfer
personal development
persuasion
professional outcome
reporting
self-fulfilment.
Structuring techniques may include:
characters
dialogue
pace
plot and subplots
point of view
setting
story mapping
storyboarding.
Relevant personnel may include:
agents
asset creators
authors
clients
content experts
directors
editors
graphic designers
information architects
navigation designers
other writers
producers
programmers
publishers
user interface designers
other technical/specialist staff.
Visual and aural storytelling structures may include:
convergence of image, music and text
gestures and other non-verbal communication
metaphors, objects, icons and visual meaning
music and sound effects
musicality:
rhythm
beat
accent
physicality
signs and meanings
visual characterisation
visual forms of storytelling.
Creative works may include:
animations
comics
dance
fiction, including novels, novellas and longer short stories
films
music lyrics
musicals
newspapers, journals and magazines
non-fiction
plays
radio programs
television programs
theatre.
Information sources may include:
colleagues
commercial enterprises
federal, state and local government departments
industry associations and organisations
industry practitioners and technical experts
internet
media outlets
organisational policies and procedures
personal observations and experience
publications, e.g.:
reference books
newsletters and magazines
specialist technical journals
bulletins
press releases
letters
manufacturer handbooks, manuals and promotional material.
Criteria may include:
appropriateness of characters and narrative plotting
appropriateness of dialogue
creative engagement with the format, techniques and style of stipulated extended stories
level of engagement with target audience
relevance of story content
relevance of the creative concept or project
soundness of the story's structure:
linear
non-linear
experimental.
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.
Formats may include:
anthologies
fiction manuscripts
literary non-fiction extended features
non-fiction manuscripts for book projects
script templates
storyboards
sustained concepts, storylines and narratives for:
plays
musicals
theatre
dance
television or radio
newspapers
journals
magazines.
Proposed outcomes may include:
children's or young adult novel or non-fiction
extended stories for:
plays
musicals
theatre
dance
television or radio productions
newspapers
journals
magazines
anthologies
websites
animated film
games
e-learning resources
non-fiction project, such as:
history
life story
biography
novel or novella
verse novel.
Purpose of the writing task may include:
artistic response
creative idea transfer
education and training
entertainment
income generation
information transfer
personal development
persuasion
professional outcome
reporting
self-fulfilment.
Structuring techniques may include:
characters
dialogue
pace
plot and subplots
point of view
setting
story mapping
storyboarding.
Relevant personnel may include:
agents
asset creators
authors
clients
content experts
directors
editors
graphic designers
information architects
navigation designers
other writers
producers
programmers
publishers
user interface designers
other technical/specialist staff.
Visual and aural storytelling structures may include:
convergence of image, music and text
gestures and other non-verbal communication
metaphors, objects, icons and visual meaning
music and sound effects
musicality:
rhythm
beat
accent
physicality
signs and meanings
visual characterisation
visual forms of storytelling.
Creative works may include:
animations
comics
dance
fiction, including novels, novellas and longer short stories
films
music lyrics
musicals
newspapers, journals and magazines
non-fiction
plays
radio programs
television programs
theatre.
Information sources may include:
colleagues
commercial enterprises
federal, state and local government departments
industry associations and organisations
industry practitioners and technical experts
internet
media outlets
organisational policies and procedures
personal observations and experience
publications, e.g.:
reference books
newsletters and magazines
specialist technical journals
bulletins
press releases
letters
manufacturer handbooks, manuals and promotional material.
Criteria may include:
appropriateness of characters and narrative plotting
appropriateness of dialogue
creative engagement with the format, techniques and style of stipulated extended stories
level of engagement with target audience
relevance of story content
relevance of the creative concept or project
soundness of the story's structure:
linear
non-linear
experimental.
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:
writing of original extended stories applying appropriate format, and indicating creative engagement with extended storytelling techniques
ability to write extended stories that engage the target audience and meet requirements or purpose of a storytelling concept, brief or project.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to word processing software
access to a range of information sources as listed in the range statement
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
The following assessment methods 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 extended stories written by the candidate in line with relevant criteria as listed in the range statement
written or oral questioning to test knowledge of information sources
evaluation of creative and information research sources through report, journal or oral reporting.
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
CUFRES401A Conduct research
CUFWRT401A Edit texts.
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:
writing of original extended stories applying appropriate format, and indicating creative engagement with extended storytelling techniques
ability to write extended stories that engage the target audience and meet requirements or purpose of a storytelling concept, brief or project.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to word processing software
access to a range of information sources as listed in the range statement
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
The following assessment methods 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 extended stories written by the candidate in line with relevant criteria as listed in the range statement
written or oral questioning to test knowledge of information sources
evaluation of creative and information research sources through report, journal or oral reporting.
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
CUFRES401A Conduct research
CUFWRT401A Edit texts.
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|---|---|---|---|
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