Elements and Performance Criteria

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.

Tools and equipment may include:
camera
computer
editing software
lighting equipment and accessories
microphone
tripod.
Materials may relate to a range of materials and objects used for:
costumes
props
sets.
Workplace procedures may relate to:
cost control
process-specific procedures
recycling
safety
use of materials.
Tasks required toset up the work space may relate to:
cabling
lighting
power supply
process-specific requirements.
Othersmay include:
arts practitioners
mentors
peers
supervisors
teachers.
Ideas may be influenced by:
current capability with techniques
historical and theoretical contexts
subject matter or theme for the work, such as:
built environment
land and place
natural world
political, cultural and social issues
the body
spiritual concerns.
Process used to test techniques may include:
exploring techniques
producing test clips.
At this level the range of techniques would generally be limited and may include:
camera movement:
pan
tracking
zoom
camera scales:
close up
medium shot
long shot
recording sound:
ambient
direct
special effects
setting up camera angles:
aerial view
low
titled
simple lighting techniques
simple editing techniques.
File formats may include:
FLV
MPEG-2
MPEG-4
RealMedia
WAV
WMV.

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 ability to:
produce at least one piece of video art where the techniques and materials support the idea for the work
apply knowledge of video art tools, equipment and materials.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
equipment used to produce video art pieces.
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:
practical demonstration of skills using tools, equipment and materials required to produce video art
direct observation of work in progress
questioning and discussion of candidate’s intentions and work
review of portfolios of evidence
review of third-party reports from experienced practitioners.
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties, such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUVPRP201A Make simple creative work.