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Storyboard artists draw out the scenes of a motion picture or television series according to the script in order to see what will be possible during production. They work together with the producer and video and motion picture director.

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Competences
33
Groups
5
Essential
15
Optional
18

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Essential knowledge 3 competences

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film production process

The various development stages of making a film, such as scriptwriting, financing, shooting, editing, and distribution.

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copyright legislation

Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.

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graphic design

The techniques to create a visual representation of ideas and messages.

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Essential skills and competences 12 competences

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adapt to type of media

Adapt to different types of media such as television, movies, commercials, and others. Adapt work to type of media, scale of production, budget, genres within type of media, and others.

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analyse a script

Break down a script by analysing the dramaturgy, form, themes and structure of a script. Conduct relevant research if necessary.

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consult with motion picture producer

Consult with a motion picture producer about requirements, deadlines, budget, and other specifications.

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consult with production director

Consult with the director, producer and clients throughout the production and post-production process.

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familiarise with personal directing styles

Understand and analyse the behaviour of specific directors.

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present storyboard

Present finished storyboard to the producer and video and motion picture director. Make adaptations when necessary.

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select illustration styles

Select the appropriate style, medium, and techniques of illustration in line with the needs of the project and client's requests.

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study media sources

Study various media sources such as broadcasts, print media, and online media in order to gather inspiration for the development of creative concepts.

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use storyboards

Use a graphic presentation to convey, shot by shot, your creative vision and ideas on how a motion picture should look in terms of light, sound, visuals, costumes or make-up.

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develop creative ideas

Developing new artistic concepts and creative ideas.

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follow work schedule

Manage the sequence of activities in order to deliver completed work on agreed deadlines by following a work schedule.

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manage feedback

Provide feedback to others. Evaluate and respond constructively and professionally to critical communication from colleagues and customers.

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Optional competences 1 competence

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Optional knowledge 4 competences

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ICT software specifications

The characteristics, use and operations of various software products such as computer programmes and application software.

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cameras

Types of cameras, such as single-lens reflex cameras and point-and-shoot cameras.

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multimedia systems

The methods, procedures and techniques pertaining to the operation of multimedia systems, usually a combination of software and hardware, presenting various types of media such as video and audio.

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photography

Art and practice of creating aesthetically appealing images by recording light or electromagnetic radiation.

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Optional skills and competences 13 competences

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apply 3D imaging techniques

Implement a variety of techniques such as digital sculpting, curve modelling and 3D scanning to create, edit, preserve and use 3D images, such as point clouds, 3D vector graphic and 3D surface shapes.

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create animated narratives

Develop animated narrative sequences and story lines, using computer software and hand drawing techniques.

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create original drawings

Create original drawings, based on texts, thorough research and discussion with authors, journalists and specialists.

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create sketches

Draw sketches to prepare for a drawing or as a standalone artistic technique.

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develop animations

Design and develop visual animations using creativity and computer skills. Make objects or characters appear lifelike by manipulating light, colour, texture, shadow, and transparency, or manipulating static images to give the illusion of motion.

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use digital illustration techniques

Create drawings using digital illustration programmes and techniques.

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use traditional illustration techniques

Create drawings using traditional illustration techniques such as watercolour, pen and ink, airbrush art, oil painting, pastels, wood engraving, and linoleum cuts.

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work with playwrights

Work with writers through workshops or script development schemes.

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Cross-sector

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create 2D painting

Produce a drawing by using a range of digital tools.

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create digital images

Create and process two-dimensional and three-dimensional digital images depicting animated objects or illustrating a process, using computer animation or modelling programs.

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design graphics

Apply a variety of visual techniques in order to design graphic material. Combine graphical elements to communicate concepts and ideas.

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This includes computer graphic design.
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manage budgets

Plan, monitor, report on the budget and prepare set production budgets.

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perform image editing

Edit various types of images such as analogue and digital photographs or illustrations.

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