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Evidence Guide: CUASMT505 - Manage plotting sessions

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CUASMT505 - Manage plotting sessions

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare for plotting

  1. In consultation with relevant personnel, update production scripts in readiness for inclusion of cues, standbys and calls
  2. Plan plotting of technical requirements in a logical order that uses time efficiently
  3. Select the most appropriate methods for communicating with crew and advise relevant personnel of communication equipment requirements
  4. Ensure crew and production personnel required for plotting are present at the appropriate time
  5. Distribute draft cue reference documents for further development by crew during plotting sessions
  6. Check the venue and communication equipment to ensure readiness prior to start of plotting sessions
  7. Liaise with heads of technical departments regarding unfinished work, and brief creative personnel accordingly prior to start of plotting sessions
In consultation with relevant personnel, update production scripts in readiness for inclusion of cues, standbys and calls

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Plan plotting of technical requirements in a logical order that uses time efficiently

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Select the most appropriate methods for communicating with crew and advise relevant personnel of communication equipment requirements

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Ensure crew and production personnel required for plotting are present at the appropriate time

Completed
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Distribute draft cue reference documents for further development by crew during plotting sessions

Completed
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Check the venue and communication equipment to ensure readiness prior to start of plotting sessions

Completed
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Liaise with heads of technical departments regarding unfinished work, and brief creative personnel accordingly prior to start of plotting sessions

Completed
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Coordinate the plotting of cues

  1. Provide input into creative discussions and contribute to problem solving during plotting sessions
  2. Direct walkers standing in for performers during plotting according to blocking notation
  3. Take direction from creative personnel on cue points, timing and sequencing of cues
  4. Calculate timings and other measurements that need to be incorporated into cues and documentation
  5. Follow relevant safety procedures, with particular reference to requirements for potentially hazardous sequences
  6. Liaise with other production personnel in a manner that encourages cooperation in the team
  7. Clearly document plotted cues and standbys in production scripts, including timings and summary of production content
Provide input into creative discussions and contribute to problem solving during plotting sessions

Completed
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Direct walkers standing in for performers during plotting according to blocking notation

Completed
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Take direction from creative personnel on cue points, timing and sequencing of cues

Completed
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Calculate timings and other measurements that need to be incorporated into cues and documentation

Completed
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Follow relevant safety procedures, with particular reference to requirements for potentially hazardous sequences

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liaise with other production personnel in a manner that encourages cooperation in the team

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clearly document plotted cues and standbys in production scripts, including timings and summary of production content

Completed
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Test and modify cues

  1. Run cue sequences so that creative personnel can assess plotted cues and sequences and make adjustments as required
  2. Incorporate changes and adjustments in cue notation as required
  3. Ensure that crew members incorporate changes into cue content and their own documentation
  4. Repeat and adjust cues and cue sequences until satisfactory results are achieved
  5. Note additional work required by self or others after plotting sessions
  6. Give notes to crew and other production personnel on work arising from plotting sessions
  7. Contribute to evaluations and continuous improvement of plotting procedures and adjust own work procedures accordingly
Run cue sequences so that creative personnel can assess plotted cues and sequences and make adjustments as required

Completed
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Incorporate changes and adjustments in cue notation as required

Completed
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Ensure that crew members incorporate changes into cue content and their own documentation

Completed
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Repeat and adjust cues and cue sequences until satisfactory results are achieved

Completed
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Note additional work required by self or others after plotting sessions

Completed
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Give notes to crew and other production personnel on work arising from plotting sessions

Completed
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Contribute to evaluations and continuous improvement of plotting procedures and adjust own work procedures accordingly

Completed
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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for plotting

1.1 In consultation with relevant personnel, update production scripts in readiness for inclusion of cues, standbys and calls

1.2 Plan plotting of technical requirements in a logical order that uses time efficiently

1.3 Select the most appropriate methods for communicating with crew and advise relevant personnel of communication equipment requirements

1.4 Ensure crew and production personnel required for plotting are present at the appropriate time

1.5 Distribute draft cue reference documents for further development by crew during plotting sessions

1.6 Check the venue and communication equipment to ensure readiness prior to start of plotting sessions

1.7 Liaise with heads of technical departments regarding unfinished work, and brief creative personnel accordingly prior to start of plotting sessions

2. Coordinate the plotting of cues

2.1 Provide input into creative discussions and contribute to problem solving during plotting sessions

2.2 Direct walkers standing in for performers during plotting according to blocking notation

2.3 Take direction from creative personnel on cue points, timing and sequencing of cues

2.4 Calculate timings and other measurements that need to be incorporated into cues and documentation

2.5 Follow relevant safety procedures, with particular reference to requirements for potentially hazardous sequences

2.6 Liaise with other production personnel in a manner that encourages cooperation in the team

2.7 Clearly document plotted cues and standbys in production scripts, including timings and summary of production content

3. Test and modify cues

3.1 Run cue sequences so that creative personnel can assess plotted cues and sequences and make adjustments as required

3.2 Incorporate changes and adjustments in cue notation as required

3.3 Ensure that crew members incorporate changes into cue content and their own documentation

3.4 Repeat and adjust cues and cue sequences until satisfactory results are achieved

3.5 Note additional work required by self or others after plotting sessions

3.6 Give notes to crew and other production personnel on work arising from plotting sessions

3.7 Contribute to evaluations and continuous improvement of plotting procedures and adjust own work procedures accordingly

Required Skills and Knowledge

Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for plotting

1.1 In consultation with relevant personnel, update production scripts in readiness for inclusion of cues, standbys and calls

1.2 Plan plotting of technical requirements in a logical order that uses time efficiently

1.3 Select the most appropriate methods for communicating with crew and advise relevant personnel of communication equipment requirements

1.4 Ensure crew and production personnel required for plotting are present at the appropriate time

1.5 Distribute draft cue reference documents for further development by crew during plotting sessions

1.6 Check the venue and communication equipment to ensure readiness prior to start of plotting sessions

1.7 Liaise with heads of technical departments regarding unfinished work, and brief creative personnel accordingly prior to start of plotting sessions

2. Coordinate the plotting of cues

2.1 Provide input into creative discussions and contribute to problem solving during plotting sessions

2.2 Direct walkers standing in for performers during plotting according to blocking notation

2.3 Take direction from creative personnel on cue points, timing and sequencing of cues

2.4 Calculate timings and other measurements that need to be incorporated into cues and documentation

2.5 Follow relevant safety procedures, with particular reference to requirements for potentially hazardous sequences

2.6 Liaise with other production personnel in a manner that encourages cooperation in the team

2.7 Clearly document plotted cues and standbys in production scripts, including timings and summary of production content

3. Test and modify cues

3.1 Run cue sequences so that creative personnel can assess plotted cues and sequences and make adjustments as required

3.2 Incorporate changes and adjustments in cue notation as required

3.3 Ensure that crew members incorporate changes into cue content and their own documentation

3.4 Repeat and adjust cues and cue sequences until satisfactory results are achieved

3.5 Note additional work required by self or others after plotting sessions

3.6 Give notes to crew and other production personnel on work arising from plotting sessions

3.7 Contribute to evaluations and continuous improvement of plotting procedures and adjust own work procedures accordingly

Evidence of the ability to:

plan and manage cue plotting sessions for at least two productions in line with artistic and technical requirements

take direction from creative and technical personnel during plotting sessions

facilitate the work of others through clear and appropriate communication during plotting sessions

develop accurate and clear cue reference documents

meet work deadlines.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.

To complete the unit requirements the individual must:

explain the purpose of a range of documentation used for stage managing different types of productions or events

explain key factors involved in the successful management of plotting sessions

describe issues and challenges that can arise when plotting technical cues, along with solutions to address them

explain notations used to map technical elements to create accurate cue reference materials.