Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to direct film and television production crews.
It applies to individuals responsible for visualising and defining the style and structure of productions. They apply high-level communication skills to convey creative and visual ideas and motivate production personnel to play a part in producing their vision for screen productions. They act with a high degree of autonomy, are members of a production team, and need to collaborate with technical and administrative personnel and be willing to make compromises where necessary.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Media and Entertainment Production – Directing
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Brief crew on shoot requirements |
1.1 Brief production crew and discuss proposed vision, artistic style and technical requirements for productions 1.2 Involve crew members in development of creative solutions to production requirements 1.3 Resolve difficult or complex shot requirements in consultation with crews 1.4 Confirm all technical requirements for productions are in place before shooting commences and organise back-ups or alternatives as required 1.5 Establish clear communication lines with production crew members |
2. Rehearse shoots |
2. 1 Distribute production documentation to crew members as required 2.2 Plan and execute shoot procedures and protocols according to organisational practices 2.3 Brief crews on their role in realising each scenic unit in context of the overall required narrative 2.4 Provide instructions to assist production crew maximise technical expertise in delivery of desired photographic and cinematographic (mise-en-scène effect) outcomes 2.5 Direct rehearsal of each shot, assess for creative or technical problems, and resolve issues with crew members |
3. Direct shoots |
3.1 Facilitate interactions between performers and production crew to meet planned technical and creative requirements 3.2 Direct retakes where necessary, arriving at innovative and imaginative solutions to problems, in collaboration with crew members 3.3 Provide clear instructions and cues to production crews 3.4 Record all sequences and additional material in line with production deadlines 3.5 Implement work health and safety (WHS) procedures according to organisational procedures 3.6 Evaluate shoots from a director’s perspective, including own performance, and note areas for future improvement 3.7 Provide feedback to production crew members and invite their comments on shoots. |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Writing |
2.1, 3.3 |
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Oral Communication |
1.1, 1.5, 2.3, 3.1-3.3, 3.7 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.3, 1.5, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.5 |
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Interact with others |
1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 2.3-2.5, 3.1-3.3, 3.7 |
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Get the work done |
1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.4, 2.5, 3.2, 3.4 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
CUADRT603 Direct screen production crews |
CUFDRT603A Direct screen production crews |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages. Minor edits to performance criteria. |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5