Release 

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Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare vision mixing documentation

1.1 Confirm with production personnel the quantity, nature and style of effects required for productions, and recommend creative solutions where appropriate

1.2 Mark actions, effects and processes on scripts or production schedules according to enterprise procedures

1.3 Prepare contingency plans for unscripted effects and processes that may arise during recordings in consultation with relevant personnel

1.4 Contribute to the creative process as required and explore potential for creating original ideas and proposals

2. Set up for vision mixing

2.1 Select vision mixing methods to achieve required creative and technical output

2.2 Negotiate alternative strategies where designated effects and processes are beyond the capability of available equipment

2.3 Check identified effects and processes are ready to go and monitors are working within specifications

2.4 Check vision sources can be accessed on the vision mixing unit and previewed on monitoring equipment

2.5 Note key reference points and complexities that require special attention during productions

2.6 Test equipment in advance and arrange for repairs or replacements as required

2.7 Seek advice from relevant personnel or consult reference material to resolve technical problems

3. Mix vision

3.1 Communicate with relevant production personnel throughout the mixing process to achieve desired effects and resolve problems

3.2 Preview sources throughout the production process and put to air on cue

3.3 Respond promptly to cues from production personnel

3.4 Perform transitions between vision sources and reassign sources to meet production requirements

3.5 Assign effects and processes to appropriate storage devices

3.6 Respond quickly and efficiently to equipment failure and unanticipated situations by applying alternative effects and processes

3.7 Monitor quality of creative and technical output during productions

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Reading

2.5, 2.7, 3.1

• Interprets textual information to analyse vision mixing effects and processes

Writing

1.2, 1.3, 2.5

• Prepares and annotates documents related to productions

Oral Communication

1.1, 1.3, 2.2, 2.7, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5

• Explains production requirements using language and features appropriate to the audience
• Exchanges ideas through listening and questioning

Navigate the world of work

1.2

• Understands and follows enterprise procedures

Interact with others

1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 2.2, 2.7, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5

• Works collaboratively to achieve required outcomes
• Uses appropriate communication practices to liaise, consult and negotiate with personnel

Get the work done

1.1-1.4, 2.1-2.4, 2.6, 3.1, 3.3-3.8

• Plans, organises and implements tasks required to achieve required outcomes
• Anticipates, diagnoses and resolves issues and faults to ensure quality delivery of production
• Makes decisions directly related to own job role
• Uses digital tools and technologies to document and store files

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previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUABRD402 Vision mix television productions

CUFBRD402A Vision mix television productions

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages. Performance criteria edited to clarify intent.

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Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0.