Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to direct television programs and segments. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Television producers and directors who work on programs with a clearly-defined format apply the skills and knowledge described in this unit. Directors are responsible for directing the crew, as well as program guests, interviewees or any member of the public being filmed for programs. Even though directors act with a fair degree of autonomy, they are members of a production team. In general they report to an executive producer, news editor or program producer. In some circumstances, the role of director and producer may be combined. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Undertake pre-production. |
1.1. Determine program format, location and requirements in consultation with relevant personnel. 1.2. Determine optimal approach to achieve creative and technical aspects of programs and program segments. 1.3. Devise camera coverage in consultation with relevant personnel and within own level of responsibility. 1.4. Ensure that all program elements are listed on running sheets in line with enterprise procedures. |
2. Direct program segments. |
2.1. Oversee camera and sound check and rehearsal of shots. 2.2. Provide final briefings to talent and crew and respond to queries as required. 2.3. Direct talent and crew to achieve required style and in a way that minimises the need for editing. 2.4. Review recorded segments to determine if they meet production requirements and re-shoot as required. 2.5. Direct the editing of segments as required, in line with production requirements and deadlines. |
3. Direct programs. |
3.1. Oversee camera and sound check and rehearsal of shots. 3.2. Provide final briefings to talent and crew and respond to queries as required. 3.3. Check that two-way communication equipment is functioning. 3.4. Direct cameras and operations to achieve required style. 3.5. Direct live switches as required. 3.6. If directing live programs, be prepared to make decisions on the fly in the event of unforeseen circumstances. 3.7. Monitor pace and flow of programs and take action to bring them back on track if necessary. |
4. Review programs. |
4.1. Debrief with relevant personnel about how well programs achieved creative and technical goals. 4.2. Incorporate suggestions for improvement into future programs. 4.3. Finalise requisite documentation and ensure required copies of programs are kept in accordance with legislative and enterprise procedures. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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Method of assessment |
The following assessment method is appropriate for this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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Relevant personnel may include: |
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Technical aspects may include: |
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Program elements may include: |
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Contributors and talent may include: |
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Style may include: |
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Documentation may include: |
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Production requirements may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Media and entertainment production - directing |
Competency field
Competency field |
Co-requisite units
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