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Plan and manage film and media pre-production
Plan and manage film and media pre-production
Unit of competency
National Code
CUFPPM601A
CUFPPM601A
State Code
D1180
D1180
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/08/2009
Field of Education
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
20/08/2009
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and manage all aspects of pre-production film or television processes and facilities.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
Confirm scope of productions
- 1. Consult with producer or director to clarify production expectations based on negotiations or decisions made during the development phase
- 2. Break down scripts scene by scene to establish detailed resource requirements
- 3. From script breakdowns, identify issues that have budget or shooting implications
- 4. Prepare preliminary overall and pre-production schedules
- 5. Prepare preliminary shooting schedule to confirm that length of shoot allowed in budget is accurate
Finalise budgets
- 6. Establish cost and availability of required resources from reliable suppliers and information sources, taking into account relevant considerations
- 7. Re-time scripts to help prepare accurate estimates of production times and to identify whether scripts need pruning to meet budget constraints.
- 8. Liaise with relevant colleagues to clarify requirements, roles and responsibilities in different production and post-production areas
- 9. Identify potential problems with conflicting production requirements, and take appropriate action to resolve
- 10. Present cost estimates to relevant colleagues for discussion and negotiate changes and compromises as required
- 11. Compile final resource schedule, including adequate contingency plans
- 12. Ensure budgets reflect realistic achievement of creative and technical production requirements, availability of resources and personnel requirements
Manage pre-production
- 13. Oversee establishment of a production office, ensuring that it is fully operational for the start of pre-production activities
- 14. Meet regularly with heads of departments to monitor expenditure against budget estimates, taking action as required to keep overall expenditure within budget
- 15. Circulate scripts to relevant personnel and establish and monitor the process for communicating script changes
- 16. Set up the financial organisation of the production and processes for reporting against budgets
- 17. Ensure that all arrangements for access to locations are completed correctly
- 18. Organise publicity and press briefings as required
- 19. Commission safety reports from approved safety consultants and circulate reports to relevant organisations and personnel
- 20. Oversee pre-production activities of all departments, providing guidance and assistance as required
- 21. Finalise shooting schedules and circulate final production documentation to relevant personnel
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.
Production expectations may include:
cast and crew preferences
completion guarantor
delivery schedule
distribution preferences
insurer
post-production preferences
start date.
Resource requirements may include:
administrative
art and construction, e.g. sets, props and scenic art
background action
cast
catering
costume
director's requirements
film and video stock and other consumables
locations
pre- or post-production facilities
studio
technical elements, such as:
lighting
cameras and camera supports
sound
audiovisual.
Issues that have budget or shooting implications may include:
action sequences and special effects requiring specialist equipment or vehicles, e.g. helicopters, boats and underwater gear
general cast configuration, e.g.:
number of speaking roles
extras
children
nature of locations, including:
travel and transport costs
specific personnel requirements, e.g. security, traffic control and police assistance
number of night shoots
scripted activities that require specialised crew, e.g. stunt personnel, armourers, animals and handlers.
Relevant considerations may include:
amount of time in rehearsal
amount of time on location or in studio
artistic/creative issues
budget
consumables
equipment resources
fees
human resources
schedule and timetable
travel and transport costs.
Production times may include:
post-production time
pre-production time
shooting time for each scene
shooting time for entire shoot
time scheduled for specialist personnel
time spent in studio
time spent on location.
Relevant colleagues may include:
art department personnel
cast
choreographers
costume and wardrobe personnel
crew members
designers
directors
heads of departments
post-production personnel
producers
safety personnel
script supervisors
scriptwriters
stage managers.
Relevant organisations and personnel may include:
completion guarantor
heads of departments
insurers
investors
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA)
Screen Producers Association of Australia (SPAA).
Production documentation may include:
call sheets
cast lists
crew lists
location lists
safety reports
script amendments
shooting schedules.
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.
Production expectations may include:
cast and crew preferences
completion guarantor
delivery schedule
distribution preferences
insurer
post-production preferences
start date.
Resource requirements may include:
administrative
art and construction, e.g. sets, props and scenic art
background action
cast
catering
costume
director's requirements
film and video stock and other consumables
locations
pre- or post-production facilities
studio
technical elements, such as:
lighting
cameras and camera supports
sound
audiovisual.
Issues that have budget or shooting implications may include:
action sequences and special effects requiring specialist equipment or vehicles, e.g. helicopters, boats and underwater gear
general cast configuration, e.g.:
number of speaking roles
extras
children
nature of locations, including:
travel and transport costs
specific personnel requirements, e.g. security, traffic control and police assistance
number of night shoots
scripted activities that require specialised crew, e.g. stunt personnel, armourers, animals and handlers.
Relevant considerations may include:
amount of time in rehearsal
amount of time on location or in studio
artistic/creative issues
budget
consumables
equipment resources
fees
human resources
schedule and timetable
travel and transport costs.
Production times may include:
post-production time
pre-production time
shooting time for each scene
shooting time for entire shoot
time scheduled for specialist personnel
time spent in studio
time spent on location.
Relevant colleagues may include:
art department personnel
cast
choreographers
costume and wardrobe personnel
crew members
designers
directors
heads of departments
post-production personnel
producers
safety personnel
script supervisors
scriptwriters
stage managers.
Relevant organisations and personnel may include:
completion guarantor
heads of departments
insurers
investors
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA)
Screen Producers Association of Australia (SPAA).
Production documentation may include:
call sheets
cast lists
crew lists
location lists
safety reports
script amendments
shooting schedules.
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:
detailed resource schedules based on a thorough analysis of scripts
ability to negotiate with production and design teams to develop workable resource plans
development of production budgets that take account of all aspects of productions.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
practical demonstration of skills through the development of resource schedules for a range of film and media productions
development of resource schedules and budgets within commercially realistic time constraints
involvement of and interaction with production and design teams to reflect the communication and negotiation aspects of the unit
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
review of pre-production documentation prepared by the candidate
discussion with the candidate about the management of the pre-production process, challenges faced and how these were addressed
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:
BSBFIM501A Manage budgets and financial plans
BSBMGT502B Manage people performance
BSBPMG510A Manage projects
CUFPPM602A Plan and manage film and media post-production.
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:
detailed resource schedules based on a thorough analysis of scripts
ability to negotiate with production and design teams to develop workable resource plans
development of production budgets that take account of all aspects of productions.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
practical demonstration of skills through the development of resource schedules for a range of film and media productions
development of resource schedules and budgets within commercially realistic time constraints
involvement of and interaction with production and design teams to reflect the communication and negotiation aspects of the unit
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
review of pre-production documentation prepared by the candidate
discussion with the candidate about the management of the pre-production process, challenges faced and how these were addressed
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:
BSBFIM501A Manage budgets and financial plans
BSBMGT502B Manage people performance
BSBPMG510A Manage projects
CUFPPM602A Plan and manage film and media post-production.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWH40 | CUAPPM603 | Plan and manage film and media pre-production | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D207 | CUF60107 | Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media | Qualification |