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Unit of competency details

CUAPPM407 - Create storyboards (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Is superseded by and equivalent to CUAPPM417 - Create storyboards 15/Apr/2021
Supersedes and is equivalent to CUFPPM404A - Create storyboardsUpdated to meet Standards for Training Packages. Minor edits to performance criteria. 13/Jan/2016

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 14/Jan/2016


Qualifications that include this unit

CodeSort Table listing Qualifications that include this unit by the Code columnTitleSort Table listing Qualifications that include this unit by the Title columnUsage RecommendationRelease
ICT40915 - Certificate IV in Digital and Interactive GamesCertificate IV in Digital and Interactive GamesSuperseded2-4 
ICT40815 - Certificate IV in Digital Media TechnologiesCertificate IV in Digital Media TechnologiesSuperseded2-4 
ICT40120 - Certificate IV in Information TechnologyCertificate IV in Information TechnologyCurrent1-3 
CUA41215 - Certificate IV in Screen and MediaCertificate IV in Screen and MediaSuperseded
ICT40115 - Certificate IV in Information TechnologyCertificate IV in Information TechnologySuperseded
ICT40118 - Certificate IV in Information TechnologyCertificate IV in Information TechnologySuperseded
ICT40315 - Certificate IV in Web-Based TechnologiesCertificate IV in Web-Based TechnologiesSuperseded2-3 
CUA51015 - Diploma of Screen and MediaDiploma of Screen and MediaSuperseded1-2 
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 100199 Performing Arts, N.e.c.  

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 100199 Performing Arts, N.e.c.  24/Jun/2016 
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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 create and develop storyboards for a broad range of digital content, including video, film, animation and interactive media.

It applies to individuals who break down content, stories or scripts into discrete elements and visualise creative concepts in collaboration with a creative production team. Storyboard artists, designers, producers and information architects can create storyboards, depending on the type and scale of production. In the film and television industry, people creating storyboards work closely with directors.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Unit Sector

Media and Entertainment Production – Production Planning and Management

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. Plan storyboards

1.1 Clarify storyboard requirements for productions with reference to scripts and stories, and in consultation with relevant personnel

1.2 Identify factors that affect type of storyboard to be created

1.3 Contribute ideas in pre-production meetings to help refine storyboard requirements

1.4 Research and select suitable amount of storyboard tools for a given purpose

1.5 Obtain sign-off, from relevant personnel, on the type of storyboard to be created

2. Draft storyboards

2.1 Break down content, scripts and stories into frames using storyboard techniques and appropriate tools, and methods in line with organisational and work health and safety (WHS) procedures

2.2 Specify storyboard elements for each frame, reflecting creative concepts

2.3 Specify the logical linear or non-linear frame sequence, showing the connection between each frame

2.4 Provide descriptions for each frame

2.5 Seek feedback, and assistance as required, on work in progress from relevant personnel, and incorporate ideas and feedback as appropriate

2.6 Check draft storyboards are clear and legible and show sufficient detail for production teams to use

3. Finalise storyboards

3.1 Present draft storyboards to relevant personnel for discussion and feedback

3.2 Refine storyboards as required to incorporate feedback

3.3 Produce final storyboards that present accurate visual interpretations of scripts, stories or text, and meet agreed specifications

3.4 Make back-up copies of storyboards as required according to organisational procedures

3.5 Submit storyboards to relevant personnel by agreed deadlines

3.6 Review the process of creating storyboards and note areas for future improvement

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 

Reading

1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 3.4

  • Interprets a broad range of information in a variety of forms and uses the knowledge gained to determine specifications and key action in script sequence, and to contribute to the development of ideas for storyboards
  • Analyses and contrasts information to select that which informs own work

Writing

2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.6

  • Records detail of research and consultation outcomes, drawing on sufficient vocabulary and grammar to convey ideas effectively
  • Creates legible and clear descriptions to convey information and requirements in sequential order

Oral Communication

1.1, 1.3, 2.5, 3.1

  • Presents explanation of own ideas to others, and discusses ideas and solutions, choosing language appropriate to those taking part in the discussion
  • Facilitates and participates in potentially abstract discussions, using listening and questioning skills to elicit participant views

Navigate the world of work

3.3-3.5

  • Meets expectations associated with own role and accepts responsibility for storyboard production to specifications in compliance with organisational procedures and legislative requirements

Interact with others

1.1-1.3, 1.5, 2.5, 3.1

  • Collaborates effectively with relevant personnel to achieve understanding and realise joint outcomes
  • Selects and uses appropriate communication methods and practices to present storyboards, engage in discussions and elicit feedback

Get the work done

1.2, 1.4, 2.1-2.3, 2.6, 3.2-3.4, 3.6

  • Plans, sequences and prioritises storyboard tasks with awareness of how they contribute to production goals
  • Uses analytical processes to make decisions directly related to task
  • Uses feedback to inform refinement and identifies opportunities to improve storyboard processes

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUAPPM407 Create storyboards

CUFPPM404A Create storyboards

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

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

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

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

  • interpret scripts and specifications
  • visualise creative concepts using storyboard techniques and appropriate tools and methods
  • produce clear and logical storyboards that break down content, stories and scripts into discrete elements and meet specified requirements
  • present storyboards to others for discussion or implementation, and adjust as required in response to feedback.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

  • describe roles and responsibilities of different members of the creative team, and how they contribute to the process of visualising and interpreting creative concepts into storyboards
  • list and describe typical storyboard tools
  • explain the components of storyboards including frames, elements and descriptions
  • outline health and safety procedures that apply to creating storyboards and working for periods of time on computers.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

  • scripts, stories or texts to serve as the basis for creating storyboards
  • storyboard and visualising tools
  • different types of productions requiring storyboards

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5