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 to write scripts

1.1 Evaluate existing narrative form in preparation for developing scripts for specified productions

1.2 Identify audience and purpose, and requirements for genre, structure and format

1.3 Evaluate script concepts and ideas, narrative and structural framework in relation to stipulated source material, as required

1.4 Review, discuss and obtain feedback about narratives from relevant personnel, as required

1.5 Establish criteria to evaluate scripts in the form they will be produced 

2. Write draft scripts

2.1 Develop scripts using a range of appropriate script-writing tools and techniques

2.2 Adopt safe ergonomic practices when using screens and keyboards for long periods of time

2.3 Collaborate with relevant personnel to refine and redraft script to meet creative, technical and artistic requirements

2.4 Confirm factual accuracy based on original research and agreed existing narrative as required

2.5 Confirm material complies with laws and codes of practice relevant to broadcasting and publication

2.6 Check final draft of script meets production and performance requirements

3. Produce final scripts

3.1 Present draft script to production team for discussion

3.2 Document and incorporate feedback from relevant personnel

3.3 Evaluate draft scripts against established criteria

3.4 Make final adjustments to scripts and submit to relevant personnel by agreed deadlines

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1-1.4, 2.3, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.3, 3.4

• Analyses information from written sources
• Identifies and evaluates written material

Writing

1.1, 1.3-1.5, 2.1, 2.3, 2.6, 3.2, 3.4

• Generates complex written texts, demonstrating a broad range of writing styles and purposes, including preparation of presentations and concept proposals
• Uses correct grammar, syntax, spelling and punctuation, and redrafts production materials in preparation for next stage of production
• Demonstrates sophisticated writing skills to express precise meaning, that engages and meets production requirements

Oral Communication

1.4, 2.3, 3.1, 3.4

• Reviews and discusses storylines or narrations with colleagues
• Establishes effective spoken communication with colleagues, applies listening, questioning and non-verbal communication cues and clearly articulates ideas, opinions and requirements

Numeracy

3.3

• Estimates time required for script writing

Navigate the world of work

2.2, 2.5

• Follows work health and safety requirements
• Complies with broadcasting legislation and codes of practice

Interact with others

1.4, 2.3, 3.1

• Works collaboratively to achieve writing goals
• Selects and uses communication practices and protocols appropriate to audience

Get the work done

1.1-1.5, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 2.6, 3.3, 3.4

• Adopts a logical and methodical approach to the process of writing, developing and editing text-based material incorporating creative solutions as required
• Generates a range of text-based original, innovative and creative ideas in response to briefs
• Uses digital tools to access information and to create and store files

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUAWRT601 Write scripts

CUFWRT601A Write scripts

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages. Minor edits to performance criteria.

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

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