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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Clarify work requirements
  2. Identify items to be included in titles
  3. Generate and assess ideas
  4. Create titles
  5. Finalise titles

Required Skills

Required skills

communication teamwork and literacy skills sufficient to

interpret and clarify written or verbal instructions

collect and interpret creative information scripts and images

use correct grammar and spelling in screen titles

work collaboratively in a team environment both independently and under direction

respond constructively to feedback received from other team members

complete workplace documentation

technical skills sufficient to

use common features of industrycurrent visual effects software to create screen titles

produce screen titles for a range of output formats

manage files and directories using standard naming conventions and version control protocols

initiative and creativity in the context of

visualising and interpreting creative concepts

maintaining design integrity

creatively integrating media assets to achieve the required digital visual effects

troubleshooting and solving problems as they arise during the process of creating titles for screen productions

selfmanagement learning and planning skills sufficient to

prioritise work tasks

continuously improve skills and knowledge by keeping up to date with industry developments and new software features

meet deadlines

seek expert assistance as required

Required knowledge

industry knowledge including

roles and responsibilities of project team members in the relevant industry sector

sound understanding of the technical and creative elements of productions in which screen titles are used

issues and challenges that arise in the context of creating titles for screen productions

principles of typographic design

the effects of caption movement in one plane

the effects of caption movement in multiple planes and axes

copyright requirements with regard to importing items into screen titles

OHS standards as they relate to working for periods of time on computers

Evidence Required

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

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

creation of a range of screen titles that

meet the requirements of a brief

demonstrate attention to detail and an ability to achieve the required creative effect

collaborative approach to work

ability to meet deadlines

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to industrycurrent software used to create screen titles

access to simulated or real production situations that require the creation of screen titles

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

evaluation of a range of digital screen titles created by the candidate to determine ability to create different types of titles

written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

BSBCRTA Collaborate in a creative process

BSBCRT402A Collaborate in a creative process

CUFANMA Create digital visual effects

CUFANM402A Create digital visual effects

CUFDIGA Create visual design components

CUFDIG304A Create visual design components.


Range Statement

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.

Production documentation may include:

animatics

brief

script

shot list

storyboard

technical specifications.

Titles may be:

animated

crawling

dissolved

effect

faded

layered

reveal

rolling

static

zip.

Relevant personnel may include:

designers

director

director of photography

editor

head of department

post-production manager

producer

SFX (sound effects) supervisor

sound personnel

storyboard artist

supervisor

technical director

other technical/specialist personnel.

Items to be included in the titles may include:

background

captured frames

fonts

images, e.g.:

static

moving

graphic

photographic

cinematographic

logos

objects

text.

Parameters of display may include:

colour

duration

punctuation

shading

spacing

spelling

style

thickness

typeface.

Technical and creative requirements include:

choreography of movement

colour frequency

focus

signal requirements

speed

type.

Movement of titles and other graphic images may include:

bounce

compression

expansion

rotation.

Productions may include:

animated productions

commercials

documentaries

feature films

filmed events or performances

interactive digital media products, e.g.:

e-learning resources

games

promotional/informational products

music videos

short films

television productions

training or promotional videos/DVDs.