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Coordinate continuity
Coordinate continuity
Unit of competency
National Code
CUFPPM407A
CUFPPM407A
State Code
D1173
D1173
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/10/2008
Field of Education
100701 - Audio Visual Studies
Original Release Date
31/10/2008
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide continuity services in the screen, media and entertainment industry sectors.Managing correct continuity during a production is about ensuring consistency of the characteristics of persons, plot, objects, places and events. Continuity is essential to ensure smooth transitions between shots and scenes, thus facilitating post-production editing.The process of continuity involves tracking details of each shooting session, knowing that many scenes are shot out of sequence. Accuracy in continuity is crucial in preventing costly retakes or revisions after the production phase has been completed.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
Prepare scripts for continuity
- 1. Analyse and break down scripts to determine continuity implications of scenes to be shot
- 2. Collaborate with relevant production staff to determine most efficient shooting sequence
- 3. Prepare relevant continuity documentation to deliver basic continuity information for each scene
- 4. Identify story days and sequence of story within the script and mark against production schedule
- 5. Note continuity information on script, production schedules or in a continuity diary according to organisational or standard industry practices
- 6. Confirm dialogue requirements with relevant production staff to verify purpose and storyline
Conduct continuity during production phase
- 7. Log information for each action or take on script or in continuity diary
- 8. Produce detailed notes on all elements associated with each scene to enable precise reproduction at a later date if required
- 9. Take photographs of all characters, sets and locations to assist facilitation of continuity
- 10. Time and record duration of all sequences during shoots
- 11. Describe shots in terms of relevant technical information according to organisational requirements
- 12. Provide progress reports to relevant production staff as required and update continuity documentation on an ongoing basis during productions
Advise on continuity during productions
- 13. Advise director of effects of changes to dialogue and other elements and their implications for production schedules and costs
- 14. Communicate approved changes to cast and crew in terms of effects on them either verbally or through relevant continuity documentation
- 15. Liaise with personnel from other departments responsible for specific areas of continuity to ensure that correct continuity for the whole production is maintained
- 16. Advise director of continuity problems according to organisational procedures and offer solutions
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 staff may include:
camera operator
director
director of photography
editor
heads of department
lighting personnel
make-up
producer
props
props supervisor
second assistant camera
sound personnel
studio personnel
technical director
wardrobe
wardrobe supervisor.
Continuity documentation may include:
checklists
coloured pages for script variations
computer generated
digital images
lined scripts
logging information
make-up and hair plans
manually written
memos of instruction
photos
production schedules
progress reports
props lists
running sheets
shooting scripts.
Continuity information may include:
camera and sound rolls
comments for review
make-up details:
hairstyle
personal appearance of performer
special requirements in action sequences
number of takes
props details:
placement of accessories
performers' use of props
condition of props
special requirements of action sequences
pyrotechnics and firearms
scene details
script breakdown
slate numbers
sync takes
timings
wardrobe details:
costume appearance
costume condition
performer appearance in costume.
Action or takes may include:
dialogue details
direction of movements
duration of scenes
duration of takes or shots
number of takes or repeats
positions of main actors
variations to script during production.
Technical information may include:
ambience of location
camera model
focal length
lighting details
sound details
types of lenses used
weather conditions.
Progress reports may include:
crew overtime
overall timings
scene timings
scenes shot
schedule updates, e.g. incomplete progress
shooting ratios
start and finish times.
Productions may include:
animated productions
commercials
documentaries
feature films
interactive media productions
music videos
short films
television productions of any type.
Specific areas of continuity may include:
make-up
props
special effects
wardrobe.
Continuity problems may include:
issues related to storyline
logic of action
screen direction, e.g. crossing the line
viewer experience and feedback
weather conditions.
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 staff may include:
camera operator
director
director of photography
editor
heads of department
lighting personnel
make-up
producer
props
props supervisor
second assistant camera
sound personnel
studio personnel
technical director
wardrobe
wardrobe supervisor.
Continuity documentation may include:
checklists
coloured pages for script variations
computer generated
digital images
lined scripts
logging information
make-up and hair plans
manually written
memos of instruction
photos
production schedules
progress reports
props lists
running sheets
shooting scripts.
Continuity information may include:
camera and sound rolls
comments for review
make-up details:
hairstyle
personal appearance of performer
special requirements in action sequences
number of takes
props details:
placement of accessories
performers' use of props
condition of props
special requirements of action sequences
pyrotechnics and firearms
scene details
script breakdown
slate numbers
sync takes
timings
wardrobe details:
costume appearance
costume condition
performer appearance in costume.
Action or takes may include:
dialogue details
direction of movements
duration of scenes
duration of takes or shots
number of takes or repeats
positions of main actors
variations to script during production.
Technical information may include:
ambience of location
camera model
focal length
lighting details
sound details
types of lenses used
weather conditions.
Progress reports may include:
crew overtime
overall timings
scene timings
scenes shot
schedule updates, e.g. incomplete progress
shooting ratios
start and finish times.
Productions may include:
animated productions
commercials
documentaries
feature films
interactive media productions
music videos
short films
television productions of any type.
Specific areas of continuity may include:
make-up
props
special effects
wardrobe.
Continuity problems may include:
issues related to storyline
logic of action
screen direction, e.g. crossing the line
viewer experience and feedback
weather conditions.
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:
attention to detail
ability to document a wide range of information accurately
ability to work under pressure and work effectively as a team member
effective organisation of information.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
practical demonstration of skills through coordinating continuity for at least two productions
access to productions requiring continuity
access to scripts for analysis
access to a range of sets, wardrobe, props and locations on which to practise continuity skills
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
evaluation of continuity documentation produced by the candidate, including discussion with candidate about the process followed to coordinate continuity
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:
BSBCRT402A Collaborate in a creative process
CUFCOS301A Maintain costume continuity
CUFMUP402A Maintain make-up and hair continuity.
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:
attention to detail
ability to document a wide range of information accurately
ability to work under pressure and work effectively as a team member
effective organisation of information.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
practical demonstration of skills through coordinating continuity for at least two productions
access to productions requiring continuity
access to scripts for analysis
access to a range of sets, wardrobe, props and locations on which to practise continuity skills
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
evaluation of continuity documentation produced by the candidate, including discussion with candidate about the process followed to coordinate continuity
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:
BSBCRT402A Collaborate in a creative process
CUFCOS301A Maintain costume continuity
CUFMUP402A Maintain make-up and hair continuity.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C4227 | CUFPOP11A | Coordinate continuity | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWH47 | CUAPPM410 | Coordinate continuity | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D195 | CUF40107 | Certificate IV in Screen and Media | Qualification |