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Review of Film and Television and Performance Production unit standards and qualifications

 

Qualifications

Qualification title

Reference

National Certificate in Character Animation (Foundation Skills)

0479

National Certificate in Character Animation (Inbetweening)

0483

National Certificate in Character Animation (Key Artistry) with optional strands in Special Effects, and Layout

0484

National Certificate in Character Animation (Specialist Skills)

0480

National Certificate in Film and Television

0472

National Certificate in Production Sound (Recording)

0455

National Certificate in Production Sound (Sound Reinforcement)   

0456

National Diploma in Character Animation

0481

 

Unit standards

Subfield

Domain

Id

Film and Television

Character Animation

10176, 10177, 10179, 10181, 10182, 12966-12975, 14367-14373, 14777

Film and Television Camera

10269, 10270, 10284-10295, 12943-12946, 12994-12996, 15076-15089, 15117, 15119-15122

Film and Television Delivery

10186-10188, 10216-10218, 10226-10229, 15109-15116, 15339-15342

Film and Television Foundation Skills

10301, 10315-10317, 15248

Film and Television Graphics

15286-15298

Film and Television Post-Production

10189-10194, 12982-12993, 15249-15273

Film and Television Production Management

10242, 10265-10268, 10271-10277, 12950-12954, 12981, 15123, 15124

Film and Television Script Writing

10219-10223, 12980

Television Technical Management

10200, 10201, 10202, 10215, 10354

Performance Production

Production Design

10240, 10241, 10243-10262, 12955-12965, 15170-15187

Production Lighting

10195, 10296-10300, 12947-12949

Production Sound

10196, 10302, 10304-10307, 10870-10876, 10878-10890, 12976-12979

 

NZQA National Qualifications Services has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.

 

Date report published                                                                        June 2008

 

Summary of review and consultation process

 

In 2002, the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) took stock of the qualifications and unit standards that it is responsible for developing.  A prioritisation and rationalisation exercise carried out by National Qualifications Services (NQS) in September 2002 aimed to rationalise the work of NZQA to ensure that the unit standards and qualifications for which NQS was responsible were relevant, useful, and met the current needs of learners, providers, the community, and government.  Careful consideration was given to the process to ensure that the unit standards retained by NQS reflected its responsibilities in relation to the Industry Training Act 1992, and national priorities including those expressed in the Tertiary Education Strategy and Statement of Tertiary Education Priorities (STEP).

 

The decision was made for NQS to exit from standard setting responsibilities in the area of Film and Television and Performance Production.  After consultation with the sector, a decision was made to retain 13 unit standards from domain Film and Television Foundation Skills and Film and Film and Television Camera.  The standards involved are: 10197-10199, 10203, 10225, 10239, 10263, 10264, 10303, 10314, 10318, 10353, 15118.

 

A review panel comprising members of Secondary Schools, Tertiary Institutes, and Private Training Establishments, along with a freelance industry practitioner and the National Moderators for Film and Television and Drama, met to review the Film and Television sector unit standards.  There was also consultation with various peak bodies, including the Broadcasting Standards Authority, Advertising Standards Authority, and Copyright Council.  Other standard setting bodies (SSBs) affected by this review were also consulted.  As a result of the review a decision was made to reclassify the majority of the retained standards to the Media Studies domain and continue the review of them alongside other Media Studies standards in order to avoid duplication and deal with any issues of level and credit parity.

 

The remaining standards and qualifications have been designated as expiring.

 

Main changes resulting from the qualification review

 

All the following qualifications have been designated as expiring.

 

Qualification title

Reference

National Certificate in Character Animation (Foundation Skills)

0479

National Certificate in Character Animation (Inbetweening)

0483

National Certificate in Character Animation (Key Artistry) with optional strands in Special Effects, and Layouts

0484

National Certificate in Character Animation (Specialist Skills)

0480

National Certificate in Film and Television

0472

National Certificate in Production Sound (Recording)

0455

National Certificate in Production Sound (Sound Reinforcement)

0456

National Diploma in Character Animation

0481

 

Review category

D

See Key to Qualification Review Categories below

 

 

The last date for meeting the requirements for the above qualifications is 31 December 2010.

 

Key to Qualification Review Categories

 

Category A

The qualification is published as a new version with the same NQF ID

Changes are made to SSB name, contact details or purpose statement

No change is made to title, rules or components of the qualification

No transition arrangements are required

Category B

The qualification is published as a new version with the same NQF ID

Changes are made to title, rules or components

The new version of the qualification recognises a similar skill set to that recognised by the previous version

The SSB is confident that people awarded the new or previous version are comparable in terms of competence

Transition arrangements are required if candidates must gain additional/different credits for the new version

Category C

A new (replacement) qualification is published with new NQF ID

Significant changes are made to the qualification in terms of components, structure, type or level

The SSB views people with the replacement qualification as being significantly different in terms of competence from those with the replaced qualification

Transition arrangements are required

Transition may be limited to phase-out dates

Category D

Qualification will expire.

There is no replacement qualification

Qualification is no longer required by industry

The qualification is designated as expiring and a last date for meeting the qualification requirements is set

 

Main changes resulting from the unit standard review

 

·      Unit standards 10197-10199, 10203, 10225, 10239, 10263, 10264, 10303, 10314, 10318, 10353, 15118 are still under review and will be considered alongside standards in the Media Studies domain as part of the joint MoE/NZQA Alignment of Standards project.

·      All other unit standards will expire - please note the recommended alternative for unit standard 10316 is Unit 9677, Participate in a group/team which has an objective(s) from the Interpersonal Communications domain.

 

The category D unit standards will expire at the end of December 2010.

 

Impact on existing provider accreditations

 

None.

 

Impact on Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP)

 

AMAP 0001 has been designated as expiring and will be deregistered when the review of the Electronic Media Studies standards has been completed.

 

Impact on existing qualifications

 

Qualifications that contain the reviewed standards or classifications are tabled below.

 

Affected

The qualification lists a reviewed classification (domain or subfield) in an elective set

The qualification lists a standard that has changes to level or credits

The qualification lists a C or D category standard

Not materially affected

The qualification lists a standard that has a new title

The qualification lists a standard that has a new classification

 

The following NZQA qualifications are affected by the outcome of this review and will expire in December 2010.  See review details below.

Qualification title

Standard in the qualification

National Certificate in Character Animation (Foundation Skills)

0479

National Certificate in Character Animation (Inbetweening)

0483

National Certificate in Character Animation (Key Artistry) with optional strands in Special Effects, and Layouts

0484

National Certificate in Character Animation (Specialist Skills)

0480

National Certificate in Film and Television

0472

National Certificate in Production Sound (Recording)

0455

National Certificate in Production Sound (Sound Reinforcement)

0456

National Diploma in Character Animation

0481

 

The following NZQA qualifications are also affected by the outcome of this review they will be reviewed to reflect the outcome of this review.

 

Qualification title

Classification or standard in the qualification

National Certificate in Reo Maori Media (Introductory Media Skills) [Ref: 1024]

15111

National Diploma in Reo Maori Media [Ref: 1146]

15122, 15263

 

Review Categories and changes to classification, title, level, and credits

 

Key to review category

 

A

Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same Id and a new version number

B

Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same Id and a new version number

C

Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new Id

D

Standard will expire and not be replaced

 

Arts and Crafts > Film and Television > Character Animation

Id

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

10176

Draw inbetweens for animation

3

40

D

10177

Draw keys and breaks for animation

4

60

D

10179

Perform animation checking

3

10

D

10181

Paint cels by brush for animation

2

5

D

10182

Shoot animation

3

20

D

12966

Demonstrate knowledge relevant to the production of an animated film

2

5

D

12967

Demonstrate knowledge of the history of animation and its styles

2

5

D

12968

Demonstrate knowledge of technical factors relevant to animation

2

10

D

12969

Display drawing skills used in animation

2

40

D

12970

Create special effects for animation

4

40

D

12971

Storyboard an animation project

5

30

D

12972

Direct an animation project

5

40

D

12973

Add sound to an animation project

5

10

D

12974

Demonstrate knowledge of law affecting animation projects

2

5

D

12975

Draw animation for an animation project

5

40

D

14367

Clean up inbetweens for animation

3

40

D

14368

Demonstrate knowledge of layout for animation

3

10

D

14369

Scan, paint, and record animation electronically

3

20

D

14370

Demonstrate knowledge of film terms used in animation

2

3

D

14371

Demonstrate knowledge of animation checking

3

10

D

14372

Scene-layout for animation

4

40

D

14373

Meet legal requirements relating to material used in an animation project

5

5

D

14777

Clean up keys for animation

3

60

D

 

Arts and Crafts > Film and Television > Film and Television Camera

Id

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

10269

Test, commission and maintain camera equipment used in the film or television industry

6

20

D

10270

Prepare, assemble and pack kit for a shoot

5

5

D

10284

Clapper load for a shoot

3

10

D

10285

Focus pull for a shoot

4

15

D

10286

Operate a single film or television camera

5

15

D

10287

Provide camera assist with video

4

10

D

10288

Shoot material in a television multi-camera environment

4

10

D

10289

Manage film or television camera requirements on a production shoot

7

20

D

10290

Shoot footage from a vehicle or a vessel

5

15

D

10291

Shoot footage from an aeroplane or helicopter

6

15

D

10292

Mount a film or television camera and operator to dolly mounts

3

15

D

10293

Mount film or television camera and operator to a vessel or a vehicle

5

10

D

10294

Mount film or television camera and operator to an aerial platform

5

15

D

10295

Mount miniature film or television cameras

5

5

D

12943

Fix film or video camera to tri-pod

2

3

D

12944

Fix film or video camera to camera crane

3

3

D

12945

Shoot film or video underwater

6

15

D

12946

Shoot special effects

6

30

D

12994

Demonstrate knowledge of lenses and use lenses with a film or television camera

5

5

D

12995

Demonstrate knowledge of filters and use filters with a film or television camera

5

5

D

12996

Shoot film with a movie or television camera under specified lighting conditions

5

10

D

15076

Support the recording of moving images on video

3

3

D

15077

Rig video-assist for single camera shoots

3

3

D

15078

Rig studio cameras on pedestal mounts for video production

3

5

D

15079

Load, fit and unload film stock for a shoot

3

10

D

15080

Mount and move a film or video camera and operator using a dolly mount

3

15

D

15081

Operate a camera crane while in use shooting a film or video production

3

10

D

15082

Provide camera-assist for a film shoot

3

5

D

15083

Rig, operate, and de-rig complex video-assists

4

4

D

15084

Compose a moving image for a single film or video camera under direction

4

5

D

15085

Compose a moving image for a documentary style shoot with a portable camera under direction

4

5

D

15086

Operate a film or video camera in a multi-camera situation under direction

5

5

D

15087

Develop a camera-specific creative brief for a moving images production

6

15

D

15088

Control moving image quality during shooting for a film or television production

6

5

D

15089

Determine final balance to achieve required moving image quality during shooting

6

5

D

15117

Demonstrate knowledge of a television camera

3

3

D

15119

Demonstrate knowledge of film as used in film and television

2

2

D

15120

Demonstrate knowledge of video tape used in television

2

2

D

15121

Demonstrate knowledge of lighting required by a camera operator

3

3

D

15122

Record vision and sound for news or documentary with a professional video camera

4

10

D

 

Arts and Crafts > Film and Television > Film and Television Delivery

Id

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

10186

Present on-camera

3

5

D

10187

Host a show on-camera

4

10

D

10188

Interview guest on-camera

4

10

D

10216

Compile an advance programme schedule for television

4

10

D

10217

Programme traffic for television

4

5

D

10218

Classify programme material for television

5

15

D

10226

Interpret television ratings and research

5

10

D

10227

Schedule television advertising

2

5

D

10228

Sell television advertising

3

10

D

10229

Write a low budget television commercial

3

10

D

15109

Demonstrate knowledge of the television programming landscape

2

2

D

15110

Demonstrate knowledge of television programme types

2

2

D

15111

Demonstrate knowledge of the roles and processes involved in a television production

2

2

D

15112

Demonstrate knowledge of television delivery methods

2

2

D

15113

Demonstrate knowledge of operations in a television studio

2

2

D

15114

Demonstrate knowledge of video signals

3

3

D

15115

Work safely in an outdoor location for a film or television production

3

5

D

15116

Demonstrate knowledge relating to a television operative in the field

3

5

D

15339

Maintain a film projection suite

2

3

D

15340

Prepare films for screening

3

3

D

15341

Screen a film from a film projection suite

4

4

D

15342

Operate a 16mm film projector

2

2

D

 

Arts and Crafts > Film and Television > Film and Television Foundation Skills

10301

Demonstrate knowledge of sound systems

2

4

D

10315

Demonstrate approved equipment handling practices in the film and television industry

2

3

D

10316

 

9677

Contribute to effective working relationships in the film and television industry

Participate in a group/team which has an objective(s)

2

 

2

3

 

3

D

10317

Demonstrate safe working practices in the film and television industry

2

3

D

15248

Demonstrate ability to work with video tape

2

2

D

 

Arts and Crafts > Film and Television > Film and Television Graphics

Id

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

15286

Develop graphics to specifications for film or television

3

15

D

15287

Produce static graphic items for television

3

10

D

15288

Produce moving graphic items for television

3

20

D

15289

Work with video captions in one plane

3

10

D

15290

Create typographical sequences in multiple planes on video

4

10

D

15291

Create graphic artwork for film or television

4

10

D

15292

Edit graphic sequences for film or television

4

10

D

15293

Evaluate graphic designs in a film or television production

4

10

D

15294

Address graphic design issues affecting a film or television production

4

15

D

15295

Develop graphic design specifications for a film or television production

4

15

D

15296

Develop a graphic design brief for a film or television production

4

15

D

15297

Oversee the execution of graphic design for a film or television production

4

10

D

15298

Monitor the editing of graphic sequences for film or television

4

10

D

 

Arts and Crafts > Film and Television > Film and Television Post-Production

Id

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

10189

Handle rushes for film production

3

15

D

10190

Process motion picture film stock by machine

4

10

D

10191

Print motion picture film

4

20

D

10192

Work with archive footage

5

15

D

10193

Cut and match negatives for film production

4

10

D

10194

Create optical effects for film or television

5

15

D

12982

Mix and transfer a chemical solution in a film laboratory

3

4

D

12983

Test mixes in a film laboratory

3

4

D

12984

Collect bleaches and fixers for reconstitution in a film laboratory

3

4

D

12985

Recover silver in a film laboratory

3

4

D

12986

Attend to chemical supplies in a film laboratory

3

4

D

12987

Demonstrate film laboratory safety procedures

3

4

D

12988

Analyse and record machine tank solutions in a film laboratory

4

5

D

12989

Analyse and record re-constituted replenishers in a film laboratory

4

5

D

12990

Prepare and use reagents in a film laboratory

4

5

D

12991

Demonstrate knowledge relevant to colour grading film

4

5

D

12992

Prepare to colour grade film

4

5

D

12993

Colour grade film

5

15

D

15249

Demonstrate knowledge of editing methods for film and television

3

10

D

15250

Maintain a film editing room

3

5

D

15251

Assist in a film editing room

4

5

D

15252

Maintain electronic post-production equipment and environment

3

5

D

15253

Operate a professional video tape machine

3

3

D

15254

Transfer video tape material to non-broadcast format

3

5

D

15255

Digitise pictures and sound for non-linear editing

3

5

D

15256

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of television signals

4

10

D

15257

Transfer video tape material to broadcast format

4

5

D

15258

Edit a basic sequence for film

4

10

D

15259

Assist editor in on-line video tape editing session

4

4

D

15260

Edit material using video tape equipment

4

5

D

15261

Edit material using non-linear equipment

4

10

D

15262

Demonstrate fast turn-around tape operation for television

4

10

D

15263

Edit a basic sequence for video

4

10

D

15264

Assemble material under direction in a film or television project

4

5

D

15265

Select and assemble sound to support images

4

7

D

15266

Demonstrate knowledge of editing aesthetics in film and television

4

10

D

15267

Produce first cut material from film or electronic editing

5

10

D

15268

Evaluate first cuts after film or electronic editing

5

3

D

15269

Produce fine cut material after film or electronic editing

6

20

D

15270

Edit recently shot material for immediate television transmission

5

10

D

15271

Perform edits on video tape or hard disc from an edit decision list (EDL)

5

15

D

15272

Assemble and tighten a programme to produce an edit decision list for video

6

20

D

15273

Establish editing requirements for film or television productions

6

20

D

 

Arts and Crafts > Film and Television > Film and Television Production Management

Id

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

10242

Provide continuity services for a film or television production

4

20

D

10265

Produce a programme for television

6

20

D

10266

Initiate and manage a production

7

60

D

10267

Research a single programme for television

5

15

D

10268

Research a series for television

6

15

D

10271

Manage equipment availability and transport for a production

5

10

D

10272

Floor manage a film or television shoot

6

15

D

10273

Location manage a film or television shoot

6

15

D

10274

Plan a production schedule

6

20

D

10275

Prepare and manage production budgets

6

20

D

10276

Provide television production assistance for a shoot

3

10

D

10277

Administer a television production

6

5

D

12950

Demonstrate knowledge relevant to supervising safety in the film and television industry

4

10

D

12951

Supervise safety for the performance of a stunt

5

10

D

12952

Supervise safety for the use of special effects

5

10

D

12953

Supervise safety on location for a film or television production

5

15

D

12954

Write a pre-production safety report

6

15

D

12981

Provide assistance to studio floor manager

2

2

D

15123

Production manage a short film or television programme or non-broadcast video

4

15

D

15124

Second assist a film or television production

4

15

D

 

Arts and Crafts > Film and Television > Film and Television Script Writing

Id

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

10219

Write a short screenplay for television or film

4

20

D

10220

Write a theatrical short for cinema

5

30

D

10221

Write a drama feature for television

6

40

D

10222

Write a script for a television documentary

6

20

D

10223

Write a script for a corporate or an educational video

4

20

D

12980

Edit a script for a film or television production

5

15

D

 

Arts and Crafts > Film and Television > Television Technical Management

Id

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

10200

Oversee technical and operational elements for a television production

7

20

D

10201

Oversee programme technical standards for television transmission

5

30

D

10202

Vision mix a multisource television production to tape or air

4

10

D

10215

Preview and play programmes for television transmission

3

15

D

10354

Provide vision control for a television production

4

20

D

 

Arts and Crafts > Performance Production > Production Design

Id

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

10240

Design a single set production

6

20

D

10241

Provide production design for a production

7

20

D

10243

Select storyboard sequences for a video

4

5

D

10244

Apply standard make-up for a production

3

10

D

10245

Apply corrective and glamour make-up for a production

4

5

D

10246

Create character make-up for a production

4

15

D

10247

Apply and remove prosthetics for a production

4

5

D

10248

Manufacture prosthetics for a production

6

60

D

10249

Provide standby make-up services for a film or television production

4

5

D

10250

Provide properties standby and assistance for a shoot or production

3

10

D

10251

Dress a set for a production

4

25

D

10252

Manage props for a production

5

10

D

10253

Provide staging assistance for a production

3

5

D

10254

Plan and manage staging elements for a shoot

5

10

D

10255

Create simple special effects for a production

4

10

D

10256

Construct a set for a production

4

15

D

10257

Plan and manage set construction for a production

6

15

D

10258

Provide set finishing services for a production

5

20

D

10259

Paint scenic art for a production

5

15

D

10260

Provide wardrobe standby for a shoot

4

5

D

10261

Supervise wardrobe for a production

5

10

D

10262

Design wardrobe for a production

6

20

D

12955

Source props for a production

3

10

D

12956

Demonstrate knowledge of the history of costume as it relates to production design

3

5

D

12957

Research design for a costume for a production

3

4

D

12958

Design a costume for a production

4

4

D

12959

Age a costume for a production

2

3

D

12960

Make a costume for a production

5

5

D

12961

Demonstrate knowledge relevant to creating special effects for a film or television production

3

10

D

12962

Create mechanical special effects for a film or television production

4

15

D

12963

Create a pyrotechnic special effect for a film or television production

5

20

D

12964

Create visual special effects for a film or television production

4

20

D

12965

Supervise a special effect for a film or television production

5

15

D

15170

Organise storage of props and associated materials for a production

2

3

D

15171

Care for props and associated materials in storage for a production

2

3

D

15172

Organise props to meet production requirements

2

3

D

15173

Organise the transport of props to and from locations for a film or television production

3

2

D

15174

Take care of props after use in a production

2

2

D

15175

Prepare to dress a set for a production

4

10

D

15176

Dress a set to meet production requirements

4

10

D

15177

Strike a set of props and dressings

3

3

D

15178

Plan the manufacture of props to meet production needs

4

3

D

15179

Build life-size props for a production

4

6

D

15180

Construct scale models for use in a film or television production

4

15

D

15181

Provide props required for a production session

3

3

D

15182

Oversee the use of props in a production session

3

3

D

15183

Oversee the use of hand props during a production

3

3

D

15184

Ensure continuity in the use of props in a film or television production

4

3

D

15185

Determine props requirements to meet production needs

4

3

D

15186

Manage the supply of props from out-sources for a production

4

4

D

15187

Obtain designated props to meet production requirements

4

2

D

 

Arts and Crafts > Performance Production > Production Lighting

Id

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

10195

Demonstrate knowledge of production lighting

2

5

D

10296

Provide lighting assistance for a production

3

5

D

10297

Rig lights for a production

4

10

D

10298

Manage lighting elements for a production

5

10

D

10299

Control lighting during a television production

6

10

D

10300

Design lighting for a production

6

10

D

12947

Set up and operate a lighting system

4

5

D

12948

Produce a lighting plan for a production

4

10

D

12949

Issue lighting equipment for a production

2

5

D

 

Arts and Crafts > Performance Production > Production Sound

Id

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

10196

Demonstrate knowledge of the nature of sound

2

3

D

10302

Dub audio

2

2

D

10304

Splice sound tape to synchronise with film rushes

2

5

D

10305

Track lay for a production

4

10

D

10306

Mix down for a production

4

10

D

10307

Mix location sound for film and video

4

10

D

10870

Demonstrate knowledge of the history of recording sound

2

2

D

10871

Demonstrate knowledge of audio quality and how to achieve it

3

5

D

10872

Demonstrate how to clean, maintain, and handle sound equipment

2

2

D

10873

Demonstrate knowledge of microphones

3

2

D

10874

Demonstrate knowledge of loudspeakers and headphones

3

2

D

10875

Demonstrate knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of sound personnel in productions

2

1

D

10876

Demonstrate knowledge of industry etiquette relative to film or television sound production

2

1

D

10878

Describe and use timecode

3

7

D

10879

Physically edit analogue sound

3

3

D

10880

Edit sound by digital means

3

3

D

10881

Set up, operate and derig a sound reinforcement system

4

10

D

10882

Rig and position sound equipment to specifications or a floor plan

3

10

D

10883

Select and position microphones

4

8

D

10884

Use a mechanised microphone boom to pick up sound

3

5

D

10885

Pick up sound using a handheld microphone boom

3

5

D

10886

Playback synchronous sound

4

8

D

10887

Assess sites in terms of sound requirements for film and video production

5

5

D

10888

Develop plan to meet sound requirements of a creative brief

5

10

D

10889

Coordinate audio requirements to meet production needs

5

10

D

10890

Direct sound operations to achieve final sound mix

5

20

D

12976

Demonstrate knowledge of analogue recording, its equipment, and its maintenance

3

3

D

12977

Demonstrate knowledge of digital recording, its equipment, and its maintenance

3

2

D

12978

Demonstrate knowledge of technical terms relating to sound

2

5

D

12979

Demonstrate knowledge of acoustics

3

5

D