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Direct television programs and segments
Direct television programs and segments
Unit of competency
National Code
CUFDRT401A
CUFDRT401A
State Code
D1122
D1122
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/08/2009
Field of Education
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
26/08/2009
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to direct television programs and segments.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Undertake pre-production.
- 1.1. Determine program format, location and requirements in consultation with relevant personnel.
- 1.2. Determine optimal approach to achieve creative and technical aspects of programs and program segments.
- 1.3. Devise camera coverage in consultation with relevant personnel and within own level of responsibility.
- 1.4. Ensure that all program elements are listed on running sheets in line with enterprise procedures.
2. Direct program segments.
- 2.1. Oversee camera and sound check and rehearsal of shots.
- 2.2. Provide final briefings to talent and crew and respond to queries as required.
- 2.3. Direct talent and crew to achieve required style and in a way that minimises the need for editing.
- 2.4. Review recorded segments to determine if they meet production requirements and re-shoot as required.
- 2.5. Direct the editing of segments as required, in line with production requirements and deadlines.
3. Direct programs.
- 3.1. Oversee camera and sound check and rehearsal of shots.
- 3.2. Provide final briefings to talent and crew and respond to queries as required.
- 3.3. Check that two-way communication equipment is functioning.
- 3.4. Direct cameras and operations to achieve required style.
- 3.5. Direct live switches as required.
- 3.6. If directing live programs, be prepared to make decisions on the fly in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
- 3.7. Monitor pace and flow of programs and take action to bring them back on track if necessary.
4. Review programs.
- 4.1. Debrief with relevant personnel about how well programs achieved creative and technical goals.
- 4.2. Incorporate suggestions for improvement into future programs.
- 4.3. Finalise requisite documentation and ensure required copies of programs are kept in accordance with legislative and enterprise procedures.
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.
Relevant personnel may include:
announcers
broadcasters
clients
contestants
designers
interview subjects
journalists
performers
presenters
producers
program hosts
program managers and directors
sales representatives
technical directors
technical staff
other specialist staff.
Technical aspects may include:
announcers
broadcasters
clients
contestants
designers
interview subjects
journalists
performers
presenters
producers
program hosts
program managers and directors
sales representatives
technical directors
technical staff
other specialist staff.
Program elements may include:
comedy segments
commercials and sponsorship
community announcements
current affairs
drama segments
front and back announcements
interviews
live crosses
music
news
prerecorded segments
sound effects
telephone calls.
Contributors and talent may include:
academics
artists
community representatives
contestants
government representatives
historians
members of the general public
news-makers
performers
philosophers
politicians
scientists
sports people
topic specialists.
Style may include:
adequate pauses
articulation
body language
dress, hair and make-up
enunciation
inflection
mood
pace
tone of voice
visual presentation
Documentation may include:
cue sheets
log sheets
on-air front and back announcements
program documentation, such as:
broadcast date and time
track numbers
plot and thematic information
master copy and duplicates.
Production requirements may include:
attributions
audience
budget
capabilities of the studio
confidentiality
content
contractual
copyright
deadlines
direct quotes
duration
ethics
intellectual property
interviews
location
purpose
schedule
style.
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.
Relevant personnel may include:
announcers
broadcasters
clients
contestants
designers
interview subjects
journalists
performers
presenters
producers
program hosts
program managers and directors
sales representatives
technical directors
technical staff
other specialist staff.
Technical aspects may include:
announcers
broadcasters
clients
contestants
designers
interview subjects
journalists
performers
presenters
producers
program hosts
program managers and directors
sales representatives
technical directors
technical staff
other specialist staff.
Program elements may include:
comedy segments
commercials and sponsorship
community announcements
current affairs
drama segments
front and back announcements
interviews
live crosses
music
news
prerecorded segments
sound effects
telephone calls.
Contributors and talent may include:
academics
artists
community representatives
contestants
government representatives
historians
members of the general public
news-makers
performers
philosophers
politicians
scientists
sports people
topic specialists.
Style may include:
adequate pauses
articulation
body language
dress, hair and make-up
enunciation
inflection
mood
pace
tone of voice
visual presentation
Documentation may include:
cue sheets
log sheets
on-air front and back announcements
program documentation, such as:
broadcast date and time
track numbers
plot and thematic information
master copy and duplicates.
Production requirements may include:
attributions
audience
budget
capabilities of the studio
confidentiality
content
contractual
copyright
deadlines
direct quotes
duration
ethics
intellectual property
interviews
location
purpose
schedule
style.
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:
directing of television programs that demonstrates:
effective communication with cast and crew
ability to integrate a number of different tasks simultaneously
knowledge of single and multi-camera operations
ability to meet production deadlines
collaborative approach to work.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to television production facilities and field assignments to enable practical demonstration of directing skills on a number of occasions
access to video playback equipment to enable evaluation of programs directed by the candidate
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required
the use of culturally appropriate processes, and techniques appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed.
Method of assessment
The following assessment method is 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 programs directed by the candidate, including discussion with candidate about the process followed to direct the programs
observation of the candidate directing programs or program segments
written or oral 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:
CUFPPM401A Produce programs and program segments.
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:
directing of television programs that demonstrates:
effective communication with cast and crew
ability to integrate a number of different tasks simultaneously
knowledge of single and multi-camera operations
ability to meet production deadlines
collaborative approach to work.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to television production facilities and field assignments to enable practical demonstration of directing skills on a number of occasions
access to video playback equipment to enable evaluation of programs directed by the candidate
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required
the use of culturally appropriate processes, and techniques appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed.
Method of assessment
The following assessment method is 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 programs directed by the candidate, including discussion with candidate about the process followed to direct the programs
observation of the candidate directing programs or program segments
written or oral 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:
CUFPPM401A Produce programs and program segments.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWJ14 | CUADRT401 | Direct television programs and segments | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D195 | CUF40107 | Certificate IV in Screen and Media | Qualification |
| D201 | CUF50107 | Diploma of Screen and Media | Qualification |
| YM28 | 10068NAT | Diploma of Screen Performance | Accredited course |