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Develop lighting designs

Develop lighting designs

Unit of competency
National Code
CUALGT504
State Code
AWI57
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret creative briefs and develop lighting designs for screen, media and entertainment productions. It applies to individuals who create lighting designs that reflect the style and mood of productions. They work closely with directors, directors of photography (DOPs), production designers, technical producers and costume designers. On major productions, lighting designers manage the work and safety of a team of lighting assistants and technicians, lighting console operators, and electricians - and therefore, have responsibility for all aspects of lighting operations.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Interpret creative brief
  • 1.1 Analyse performance outlines and/or scripts to determine production concepts
  • 1.2 Participate in preliminary concept meetings with relevant personnel to discuss lighting options and requirements
  • 1.3 Identify factors that may determine and affect lighting design
  • 1.4 Access and prepare relevant documentation and brief own lighting team on requirements
2. Research lighting design concepts and technologies
  • 2.1 Identify and source references that may inform the design process
  • 2.2 Analyse sources and references in context of design project
  • 2.3 Evaluate impacts and potential of new and emerging technologies to inform the design
  • 2.4 Collect, collate and adapt materials to develop initial design concepts
3. Generate and assess lighting design ideas
  • 3.1 Generate a range of ideas for designs that respond sympathetically to the brief and different design elements, and provide creative solutions to technical lighting issues
  • 3.2 Discuss ideas and collaborate with relevant personnel to maximise their contribution to initial concepts
  • 3.3 Analyse ideas for implications on cost and time, technical feasibility, and their suitability for brief
  • 3.4 Provide strategic lighting information that enhances production outcomes
4. Develop and document lighting designs
  • 4.1 Consult with relevant personnel so additional or changed requirements and new ideas are considered and incorporated during the development of designs
  • 4.2 Collaborate with relevant personnel to achieve consistent artistic interpretation
  • 4.3 Evaluate initial concepts and select the most appropriate approach, in line with budget, research findings and ongoing reflection and discussion
  • 4.4 Use initial concepts as the basis for developing lighting designs within the required timeframe that meet budget constraints, production schedules and relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, and other relevant factors
  • 4.5 Complete documentation according to production requirements and enterprise procedures
5. Finalise lighting design
  • 5.1 Present draft lighting plans and specifications to relevant personnel in an appropriate format and within required timeframes
  • 5.2 Participate in initial and ongoing evaluation of draft designs
  • 5.3 Negotiate and agree to modifications to designs and undertake necessary amendments
  • 5.4 Agree to final designs and produce documentation to support implementation
  • 5.5 Present final design, plans and specifications to relevant personnel and confirm all production requirements have been met
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1148 CUFLGT501A Conceive and develop lighting designs Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODF95 CUALGT514 Develop lighting designs Unit of competency