National Occupational Standards for Production Design
The standards provide the most up to date description of the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to perform the main roles and responsibilities for occupations within the audio visual sector.
Developed by industry practitioners, employers and other key stakeholders the standards show exactly what is required of professionals in the industry.
You may wish to download the complete documents but it is also possible to download individual units. The units are listed in production process order.
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National Occupational Standard for Production Design
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PD1 Obtain, clarify and agree the production brief ![]()
PD2 Plan, agree and manage the budget to meet production requirements ![]()
PD3 Determine design requirements which align with the production brief ![]()
PD4 Assess and agree studios and locations to meet design requirements ![]()
PD5 Communicate the visualisation of the production ![]()
PD6 Monitor the realisation of the design requirements by getting results through others ![]()
PD7 Design and produce presentations using Information Technology![]()
PD8 Manage the performance of the design team ![]()
F1 Manage & market yourself as a freelancer.![]()
X3 Conduct an assessment of risks in the workplace
For further details please contact our Standards Team on 020 7713 9800.
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