KSBs

Knowledge

K1: Understand the end-to-end production workflow and the process from pre-production to delivery, and how the stages of production and departments interact Back to Duty

K2: Know and understand the language of film and story structure Back to Duty

K3: Understand the importance of thumb nailing quick sketch layouts and choosing the appropriate elements from the script to focus on in each panel Back to Duty

K4: Who to consult and work with to ensure that drawings meet design information whilst remaining within production limits Back to Duty

K5: How to read, analyse and interpret a creative brief or script, usually provided by the director, production designer or department head Back to Duty

K6: Understand and decode long-standing visual conventions - how and why we see things the way we do and the psychological & emotional impact on the viewer Back to Duty

K7: Understand the technical requirements of the production, such as screen ratio and frame rate Back to Duty

K8: Understand the process to scope the intended production process, assess and determine the resource requirements including outsourcing Back to Duty

K9: Understand and consider the constraints applying to the production such as budgetary or design Back to Duty

K10: Understand the conventions of the production pipeline such as complying with shot, naming protocols etc. Back to Duty

K11: Understand the uses of shot composition, contrast, scale and perspective and how the camera moves Back to Duty

K12: Understand how to show action succinctly and maintain continuity Back to Duty

K13: Understand the key character poses and expressions that effectively illustrate the brief or script Back to Duty

K14: Understand how to use false (forced) perspectives Back to Duty

K15: Understand the use and effects of light, colour and shape to convey structural information and mood Back to Duty

K16: Understand how to use simple symbols and lines to denote movement in the shot Back to Duty

K17: Understand how to use expression and pose to portray emotion or motive, sometimes in exaggerated form Back to Duty

K18: Understand the processes and art of a particular department throughout the production such as animation, camera and rigging Back to Duty

K19: Understand the different types of method and medium for producing drawings and associated information Back to Duty

K20: Understand the importance of different painting and drawing media styles, and how to use these appropriately and efficiently Back to Duty

K21: Understand the importance of carrying out checks relating to content and presentation of drawings, associated graphical information and specifications Back to Duty

K22: Understand how to effectively present storyboards, ideas and information to ensure that your proposals stand out Back to Duty

K23: Understand the content and structure of effective proposals and presentations and which information clients/colleagues require Back to Duty

K24: Understand the purpose and benefits of summarising important features and key points, and how to do this effectively in both a written and oral format Back to Duty

K25: Understand the effect your voice tone, pace, volume and body language can have on your audience and their understanding of your key points during oral presentations Back to Duty

K26: Know and understand the purpose, benefits and ways of evaluating the success of presentations Back to Duty

K27: Understand the particular operational and technical standards of a department and the challenges they face, such as camera Back to Duty

K28: How to manage conflict regarding creative suggestions e.g. between the director and Head of Story or the Storyboard Supervisor Back to Duty

K29: How clear, timely communication can contribute to productive working relationships Back to Duty

K30: Understand the implications of your decisions on the production budgets and resources with which you are involved Back to Duty

K31: Understand how your role and responsibilities may need to change to handle the different requirements of different pieces of work Back to Duty

K32: How to work within the constraints of a given production such as financial or resourcing constraints Back to Duty

K33: How to adapt workflow or pipelines and plan solutions to deal with the unexpected; use technical and conceptual knowledge to create ways forward Back to Duty

K34: Understand how to maintain record systems of drawings and associated information Back to Duty

K35: Understand how to use the specialist technology and software used for production workflows; and how this varies from small to large companies, and studio to studio Back to Duty

K36: Understand the importance of organising and naming media asset files correctly Back to Duty

K37: Understand the importance of maintaining data security and following your organisation’s guidelines and file structures Back to Duty

K38: Know and understand the legal and regulatory requirements which apply to content production such as copyright, intellectual property rights, safeguarding Back to Duty

K39: Understand how to market yourself and your services including making, following up and maintaining contact with potential clients Back to Duty

K40: Know and understand how to maintain your professional ethics and practices, and keep abreast of new developments within the media industry and reputational risk Back to Duty

K41: Understand the benefits of a professional online presence and the options to achieve this; including promotional websites, blogs and use of social media to manage and market yourself Back to Duty

K42: Know how to recognise the difference between creative and business decisions Back to Duty

K43: Understand the different theoretical and methodological perspectives that affect the Film, TV, Animation, Games and Commercials industries Back to Duty

K44: Understand how to further develop own storytelling, live action and animation knowledge Back to Duty

K45: Understand why it is important to seek feedback on own working practices Back to Duty

Skills

S1: Determine and manage relevant aspects of a production which are part of the pre-production phase Back to Duty

S2: Analyse and interpret a script or creative brief to identify the specifications for drawings and other visual information required during pre-production Back to Duty

S3: Assess and select methods, media and the relevant scale for producing suitable drawings Back to Duty

S4: Take and give direction and be able to implement feedback quickly and effectively Back to Duty

S5: Design and plan the sequences, scenes, shots and action that are needed to communicate the narrative Back to Duty

S6: Ensure that your plans take into account the following conditions; shot composition, timings, transitions, camera moves, sound track, scratch dialogue, music, sound effects, special effects, pacing and rhythm Back to Duty

S7: Ensure that your visual story meets the proposed design constraints, technical requirements, facilities and production process for the production Back to Duty

S8: Adapt narratives to meet the different design, technical and production requirements as required Back to Duty

S9: Adapt style and make changes to drawings as required Back to Duty

S10: Create tonal, atmospheric work that maybe required to generate a colour script Back to Duty

S11: Use effective drawing techniques which meet the production style, and which convey artistic and technical requirements for others Back to Duty

S12: Consult with appropriate experts when specialist skills are required to ensure the relevant technical information is clearly expressed in the drawings and other material Back to Duty

S13: Visualise a 2D board into a 3D environment Back to Duty

S14: Ensure the drawings and associated material are complete, accurate and comply with design information and industry technical conventions Back to Duty

S15: Ensure that there are sufficient drawings to present to the decision makers for the production Back to Duty

S16: Ensure that drawings clearly show the visual effect, at key stages, intended by the decision makers for the production; such as the director Back to Duty

S17: Produce drawings that accurately relate to the associated graphical information and specifications Back to Duty

S18: Present information in a way that emphasises the full range of benefits associated with your proposal and concept for the production Back to Duty

S19: Include the information that is of most interest to your audience and which portrays your proposal and concept in the best way Back to Duty

S20: Use language which clearly conveys the topic, and which is appropriate to the audience Back to Duty

S21: Respond carefully to questions, making sure you provide the information the audience is asking for Back to Duty

S22: Evaluate the success of your presentation and identify changes that will improve your presentation technique in the future Back to Duty

S23: Work collaboratively to build rapport and trust with the production team to ensure the production is on schedule and on budget Back to Duty

S24: Establish and manage complex relationships with multiple colleagues, customers, suppliers and professional networks Back to Duty

S25: Liaise with the director and other colleagues at regular intervals to facilitate the creative process and delivery of required outcomes Back to Duty

S26: Manage your own time and contribution making sure your work has a positive effect on others involved Back to Duty

S27: Analyse and advise when changes requested by others will have an adverse effect on production budget, timescales, end result or other parts of the workflow and communicate this in an appropriate manner Back to Duty

S28: Maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail in line with delivery requirements for productions Back to Duty

S29: Operate within and adhere to, agreed organisational policies, standards and procedures Back to Duty

S30: Assess, select and use the industry standard software package required by the particular production Back to Duty

S31: Prepare and store files in line with production requirements to enable the next stage of production to run efficiently Back to Duty

S32: Undertake final archiving and subsequent data restoration from archives Back to Duty

S33: Network and market yourself appropriately, keeping up to date with forecasted productions Back to Duty

S34: Establish, follow-up and regularly maintain business contacts within the industry Back to Duty

S35: Ensure that you have systems in place that help identify work opportunities at an early stage Back to Duty

S36: Proactively develop and maintain own professional competence, with the willingness to learn new processes and technical skills, and manage own continuing professional development (CPD) Back to Duty

S37: Seek constructive feedback from relevant people about your performance, evaluating the feedback to identify development needs Back to Duty

S38: Evaluate own skills and knowledge to determine future development needs Back to Duty

S39: Continue to update own skills relating to use of new tools, software, data and other related technology Back to Duty

Behaviours

B1: Creative thinking- Initiative and innovation in the ability to analyses problems, problem solve, to provide creative solutions and opportunities for the production Back to Duty

B2: Critically analyses, interprets and evaluates complex information, concepts and theories to produce modified conceptions Back to Duty

B3: Adaptability- Adapts positively to changing work priorities and patterns, ensuring productions deadlines continue to be met Back to Duty

B4: Flexibility - the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team Back to Duty

B5: Resilience - displays tenacity and proactivity in the way they go about their role Back to Duty

B6: Integrity, honesty and reliability, with good time keeping and the ability to meet production deadlines Back to Duty

Qualifications

English and Maths

Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeship’s English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3. A British Sign Language (BSL) qualification is an alternative to the English qualification for those whose primary language is BSL.

Additional details

Occupational Level:

7

Duration (months):

18

Review

This apprenticeship standard will be reviewed after three years