Lighting Artist Course free of cost 6 month

Brief Job Description: Individuals at this job need to add light and shadows to the production in accordance to the established creative style

Personal Attributes: This job requires the individual to have an understanding of lighting, shadows, exposure, natural light, colour space, reflections etc. The individual must be able to visualize and light frames digitally using software such as 3D studio max etc.

Qualifications Pack Code	MES/Q0504
Job Role	Lighting artist This job role is applicable in both national and international scenarios
Credits(NSQF)	TBD	Version number	1.0
Sector	Media and Entertainment	Drafted on	21/10/2014
Sub-sector	Animation, Gaming	Last reviewed on	26/11/2018
Occupation	Art & Design	Next review date	20/06/2021
NSQC Clearance on	22/08/2019

Job Role	Lighting artist
Role Description	Create lighting consistent with the creative style of the production
NSQF level	4
Minimum Educational Qualifications Maximum Educational Qualifications	Class XII Graduate
Prerequisite License or Training	Photography, 3D Software such as 3D Studio Max
Minimum Job Entry Age	18 years
Experience	1-3 Years of work experience
Applicable National Occupational Standards (NOS)
Performance Criteria	As described in the relevant OS units

Keywords /Terms	Description
Attitude poses	Attitude poses are used to describe the body language and personality of the characters
Budget	Budget is an estimate of the total cost of production that may include a break-up of cost components
Character line-up	Character line-up is the portrayal of characters side-by-side
Character turnarounds	Character turnarounds are used to depict the characters look from all angles
Clean-up	Refining the interim/rough animation
Color keys	Color keys are used to depict the mood of the production through hues and tones
color theory	Color theory is the art of combining all the colors in the color wheel to create specific color combinations
Core Skills/Generic Skills	Core Skills or Generic Skills are a group of skills that are key to learning and working in today’s world. These skills are typically needed in any work environment. In the context of the OS, these include communication related skills that are applicable to most job roles.
Creative Brief	Creative brief is a document that captures the key questions that serve as a guide for the production including the vision, objective of the project, target audience, timelines, budgets, milestones, stakeholders etc.
Description	Description gives a short summary of the unit content. This would be helpful to anyone searching on a database to verify that this is the appropriate OS they are looking for.
Function	Function is an activity necessary for achieving the key purpose of the sector, occupation, or area of work, which can be carried out by a person or a group of persons. Functions are identified through functional analysis and form the basis of OS.
Job role	Job role defines a unique set of functions that together form a unique employment opportunity in an organization.
Knowledge and Understanding	Knowledge and Understanding are statements which together specify the technical, generic, professional and organizational specific knowledge that an individual needs in order to perform to the required standard.
Lighting keys	Lighting keys are used to depict the mood of the production through intensity, tine and shadows
Mouth chart	Mouth chart is used to portray the emotions and expressions of the characters
National Occupational Standards (NOS)	NOS are Occupational Standards which apply uniquely in the Indian context.
Occupation	Occupation is a set of job roles, which perform similar/related set of functions in an industry

Lighting Artist Course free of cost 6 month

Occupational Standards (OS)	OS specify the standards of performance an individual must achieve when carrying out a function in the workplace, together with the knowledge and understanding they need to meet that standard consistently. Occupational Standards are applicable both in the Indian and global contexts.
Keywords /Terms	Description
NOS	National Occupational Standard(s)
QP	Qualifications Pack
NSQF	National Skill Qualifications Framework
NVEQF	National Vocational Education Qualifications Framework
NVQF	National Vocational Qualifications Framework

Unit Code	MES/N0501
Unit Title (Task)	Understanding the script
Description	This OS unit is about interpreting the script/ brief/ storyboard/ concept for the animation and design process
Scope	This unit/task covers the following: Interpret the script/ brief/ storyboard/concept correctlyLiaise with the team to improve understanding
Performance Criteria (PC) w.r.t. the Scope
Element	Performance Criteria
Interpret the script/ brief/ storyboard correctly	To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to: KA1. understand the artistic and communication goals of the script, brief or storyboard with respect to the individual’s role KA2. be aware of the intended medium and target audience, and how this may affect animation processes KA3. understand the aspects related to the design brief (appearance, complexion, dressing, moods, personalities, expressions etc.) KA4. understand the requirements according to the scripts (number, types, duplicates etc.) based on the individual’s role and its requirements KA5. understand the specifications for the background and other aspects (dimensions, operating parameters etc.) based on the individual’s role and its requirements KA6. understand the technical needs of the project with respect to the job role (Television, Film, Gaming, Internet, DVD etc.) KA7. understand the of the concept, which may be self-created, provided in a brief, or arrived at via discussions with relevant personnel (Director, Executive Producer etc
Liaise with the team to improve understanding	KA8. liaise with relevant personnel (Art Director, Producers, Animation Supervisor etc) to better understand script elements, as appropriate
Knowledge and Understanding (K)
A. Organizational Context (Knowledge of the company / organization and its processes)	The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. the creative vision and elements of production relating to the job role KA2. the project pipeline/schedule and timelines with respect to the individual’s role KA3. the intended purpose/ end-use of the models/ designs that need to be created by the individual

B. Technical Knowledge	The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. principles of animation KB2. how to assess the script and its artistic and communication goals KB3. how to extract and interpret relevant information regarding the script’s vision KB4. how to discuss and understand relevant information regarding the concept’s vision from relevant personnel (Art Director, Producers, Animation Supervisor etc) KB5. how to research and tap into the sources for procuring information/ background material that will enhance understanding of the concept KB6. applicable copyright norms and intellectual property rights KB7. applicable health and safety guidelines
Skills (S) (Optional)
A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills	Writing Skills
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA1. document notes while understanding the brief, requirements and specifications to refer to during the production process
Reading Skills
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA2. read and understand the script/ brief/ storyboard SA3. research links, videos, artwork etc. that can be used as references
Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills)
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA4. understand the central idea and the concept of the script
B. Professional Skills	Plan and Organize
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB1. analyse the tasks required and estimate the time required for each task, so as to manage the allotted work and achieve it in given schedules
Problem Solving
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB2. critically analyse the various elements of the script and the work that may be required in relevance with the individual’s role
Decision making
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB3. break down scripts in terms of major and minor characters.
Customer Centricity
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB4. check that your own work meets customer/project requirements
Critical Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB5. forsee the characters to be developed as per the script updations
Analytical Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB6. have a keen eye for details

NOS Version Control

NOS Code	MES/N0501
Credits(NSQF)	TBD	Version number	1.0
Sector	Media and Entertainment	Drafted on	21/10/2014
Sub-sector	Animation, Gaming	Last reviewed on	20/03/2018
Occupation	Art & Design	Next review date	20/06/2021

Unit Code	MES/ N0502
Unit Title (Task)	Ensure consistency across all scenes
Description	This OS unit is about ensuring consistency across scenes in production
Scope	This unit/task covers: Understanding and noting continuity requirementsMaintaining continuity and consistency across scenes
Performance Criteria (PC) w.r.t. the Scope
Element	Performance Criteria
Understanding and noting continuity requirements	To be competent the user/ individual must be able to: PC1. record continuity-related details e.g. position, placement, color etc. as required
Maintaining continuity and consistency across scenes	PC2. ensure that the final look is consistent with the creative requirements agreed upon, and continuity is maintained throughout the production PC3. ensure that designs, layouts and templates are uniform across the production, as required PC4. ensure that lighting, color formats and effects are consistent across the production PC5. check the resolution of scenes to ensure that they match the production requirements PC6. alert relevant personnel (Art Director, Animation Supervisor, Producer) if continuity is not being maintained, and rectify the situation as appropriate
Knowledge and Understanding (K)
A. Organizational Context (Knowledge	The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. the final look of the production, and the implications of this on continuity efforts KA2. the organizational policies regarding the final presentation of the work products
of the company /
organization and its
processes)
B. Technical	The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. how to interpret the script/concept/design brief for continuity requirements KB2. how to note and record continuity details (e.g. the position, placement, color of an object, the manner of interaction with the character – e.g. left hand or right hand) KB3. how to ensure continuity details are correctly recorded KB4. the role of the script/continuity supervisor or other relevant personnel, and coordinating with him/her to ensure that consistency across scenes KB5. the technical requirements of the medium in which the production will be exhibited, and how this may affect the continuity process (eg: templates for animation processes) KB6. applicable health and safety guidelines
Knowledge

Skills (S) (Optional)
A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills	Writing Skills
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA1. record continuity-related details e.g. position, placement, color etc. as required
Reading Skills
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA2. read and understand the script to determine continuity requirements
Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills)
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA3. describe and discuss the creative style with the Director, Producer or relevant personnel to understand key concerns regarding consistency
B. Professional Skills	Plan and Organize
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB1. organize continuity details and records to easily use as a reference and spot errors
Problem Solving
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB2. identify any continuity errors and take steps to rectify them, or escalate the issue, as appropriate.
Decision making
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB3. manage decision on suitable course of action to meet project requirements
Customer Centricity
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB4. check that your own work meets customer/project requirements
Analytical Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB5. ability to analyse and interpret scene in terms of: composition and subject matter, the context in which they will be viewed or used.
Critical Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB6. provide feedback on the script

NOS Version Control

NOS Code	MES/N0502
Credits(NSQF)	TBD	Version number	1.0
Sector	Media and Entertainment	Drafted on	21/10/2014
Sub-sector	Animation, Gaming	Last reviewed on	20/03/2018
Occupation	Art & Design	Next review date	20/06/2021

Lighting Artist Course free of cost 6 month

Unit Code	MES/N0507
Unit Title (Task)	Create lighting for the production
Description	This OS unit is about establishing and digitally creating the lighting and mood for each frame of the production
Scope	This unit/task covers the following: Generating possibilities for lightingDigitally lighting the scenes in accordance to the creative style and mood of each shot
Performance Criteria (PC) w.r.t. the Scope
Element	Performance Criteria
Generating possibilities for lighting	To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to: PC1. generate possibilities for lighting each scene consistent with the mood and creative style of the production and in accordance to the design brief PC2. determine the placement of lights and shadows in each frame
Digitally lighting the scenes in accordance to the creative style and mood of each shot	PC3. light all the frames digitally PC4. ensure that it is in line with the creative concept of production PC5. respond positively to feedback and changes in creative requirements
Knowledge and Understanding (K)
A. Organizational Context (Knowledge of the company / organization and its processes)	The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. the creative vision and elements of production with relevant to the individual’s job role KA2. the profile and preferences of the target audience KA3. the production budget and timelines with relevant to the individual’s job role
B. Technical Knowledge	The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. the theory and principles of lighting, shadows, exposure, natural light, color space, reflections etc. KB2. the fundamentals of photography and cinematography KB3. the fundamentals of lighting optimization KB4. the pipeline of rendering and compositing relevant to the individual’s job role KB5. knowledge of software tools such as 3D studio max, Autodesk Maya, Softimage etc. KB6. the different types of lighting that can be applied to objects and layouts KB7. how to visualize a scene under different lighting conditions KB8. the traditional techniques of lighting including techniques used in theatrical stage lighting, product lighting etc. KB9. the sources for research and reference material KB10. applicable copyright norms and intellectual property rights KB11. applicable health and safety guidelines

Skills (S) (Optional)
A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills	Writing Skills
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA1. document notes on lighting, to help present to the Director and Producer, and to guide the production process
Reading Skills
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA2. read and understand the script and analyze the lighting requirements based on it SA3. read and interpret the brief that is given by the creative team SA4. read any insutructions that are given related to the lighting equipment
Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills)
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA5. understand the lighting requirements with the Art Director
B. Professional Skills	Plan and Organize
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB1. plan and prioritize own work according to the requirements and agreed timelines
Problem Solving
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB2. identify any creative problems that may arise during the production and find solutions to address them SB3. seek assistance and guidance from the Director, Art Director and Supervisors, where required
Decision making
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB4. manage creative decisions as per the client inputs while producing 3D lighting
Customer Centricity
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB5. how to plan individual timelines and deliver on schedule
Analytical Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB6. have a keen eye for detail and maintain an aesthetic sense towards colour Shapes, forms and software capabilities of the final output
Critical Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB7. improve performance based on feedback received and through self-appraisal

NOS Version Control

NOS Code	MES/N0507
Credits(NSQF)	TBD	Version number	1.0
Sector	Media and Entertainment	Drafted on	21/10/2014
Sub-sector	Animation, Gaming	Last reviewed on	20/03/2018
Occupation	Art & Design	Next review date	20/06/2021

Unit Code	MES/N0104
Unit Title (Task)	Maintain workplace health and safety
Description	This OS unit is about contributing towards maintaining a healthy, safe and secure working environment
Scope	This unit/task covers the following: Understanding the health, safety and security risks prevalent in the workplaceKnowing the people responsible for health and safety and the resources availableIdentifying and reporting risksComplying with procedures in the event of an emergency
Performance Criteria (PC) w.r.t. the Scope
Element	Performance Criteria
Understanding the health, safety and security risks prevalent in the workplace	To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to: PC1. understand and comply with the organization’s current health, safety and security policies and procedures PC2. understand the safe working practices pertaining to own occupation PC3. understand the government norms and policies relating to health and safety including emergency procedures for illness, accidents, fires or others which may involve evacuation of the premises PC4. participate in organization health and safety knowledge sessions and drills
Knowing the people responsible for health and safety and the resources available	PC5. identify the people responsible for health and safety in the workplace, including those to contact in case of an emergency PC6. identify security signals e.g. fire alarms and places such as staircases, fire warden stations, first aid and medical rooms
Identifying and reporting risks	PC7. identify aspects of your workplace that could cause potential risk to own and others health and safety PC8. ensure own personal health and safety, and that of others in the workplace though precautionary measures PC9. identify and recommend opportunities for improving health, safety, and security to the designated person PC10. report any hazards outside the individual’s authority to the relevant person in line with organizational procedures and warn other people who may be affected
Complying with procedures in the event of an emergency	PC11. follow organization’s emergency procedures for accidents, fires or any other natural calamity in case of a hazard PC12. identify and correct risks like illness, accidents, fires or any other natural calamity safely and within the limits of individual’s authority
Knowledge and Understanding (K)
A. Organizational Context (Knowledge of the company / organization and its processes)	The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. organization’s norms and policies relating to health and safety KA2. Government norms and policies regarding health and safety and related emergency procedures KA3. limits of authority while dealing with risks/ hazards KA4. the importance of maintaining high standards of health and safety at a workplace

B. Technical Knowledge	The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. the different types of health and safety hazards in a workplace KB2. Safe working practices for own job role KB3. evacuation procedures and other arrangements for handling risks KB4. names and contact numbers of people responsible for health and safety in a workplace KB5. how to summon medical assistance and the emergency services, where necessary KB6. vendors’ or manufacturers’ instructions for maintaining health and safety while using equipment, systems and/or machines
Skills (S) (Optional)
A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills	Writing Skills
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA1. how to write and provide feedback regarding health and safety to the concerned people SA2. how to write and highlight potential risks or report a hazard to the concerned people
Reading Skills
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA3. read instructions, policies, procedures and norms relating to health and safety
Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills)
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA4. highlight potential risks and report hazards to the designated people SA5. listen and communicate information with all anyone concerned or affected
B. Professional Skills	Decision making
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB1. make decisions on a suitable course of action or plan
Plan and Organize
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB2. plan and organize people and resources to deal with risks/ hazards that lie within the scope of one’s individual authority
Problem Solving
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB3. apply problem solving approaches in different situations
Critical Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB4. understand hazards that fall within the scope of individual authority and report all hazards that may supersede one’s authority SB5. apply balanced judgments in different situations
Customer Centricity
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB6. build and maintain positive and effective relationships with colleges and customers
Analytical Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB7. analyze data and activites

NOS Version Control

NOS Code	MES/N0104
Credits(NSQF)	TBD	Version number	1.0
Sector	Media and Entertainment	Drafted on	21/10/2014
Sub-sector	Animation, Gaming	Last reviewed on	26/11/2018
Occupation	Art & Design	Next review date	20/06/2021

Sub-sector	Range of Occupation numbers
Film	01-30
Television	31-40
Print	41-45
Animation	46-55
Gaming	56-65
Radio	66-70
Digital	71-80
OOH	81-90
Advertising	91-99

Sequence	Description	Example
Three letters	Media and Entertainment	MES
Slash	/	/
Next letter	Whether QP or NOS	Q
Next two numbers	Art & Design	05
Next two numbers	QP number	04

CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT OF TRAINEES

Job Role: Lighting Artist

Qualification Pack: MES/Q0504

Sector Skill Council: Media and Entertainment Skills Council

Guidelines for Assessment:

1. Criteria for assessment for each Qualification Pack will be created by the Sector Skill Council. Each Performance Criteria (PC) will be assigned marks proportional to its importance in NOS. SSC will also lay down proportion of marks for Theory and Skills Practical for each PC.

2. The assessment for the theory & Practical part will be based on knowledge bank of questions created by the AA and approved by SSC.

3. Individual assessment agencies will create unique question papers for theory part for each candidate at each examination/training center (as per assessment criteria below)

4. Individual assessment agencies will create unique evaluations for skill practical for every student at each examination/training center based on this criteria.

5. To pass the Qualification Pack , every trainee should score a minimum of 70% cumulatively (Theory and Practical).

6. In case of unsuccessful completion, the trainee may seek reassessment on the Qualification Pack

Assessment outcome	Assessment criteria for outcomes		Marks Allocation
Total mark	Out of	Theory	Skills Practical
	PC1. Understand the artistic and communication		20	10
	goals of the script, brief or storyboard with
	respect to the individual’s role
	PC2. Be aware of the intended medium and target		10	5
	audience, and how this may affect animation
	processes
	PC3.Understand the aspects related to the design		10	5
	brief (appearance, complexion, dressing, moods,
MES/N0501	personalities, expressions etc.)
(Understanding	PC4.Understand the requirements according to	100	20	10
the script)	the scripts (number, types, duplicates etc.) based
	on the individual’s role and its requirements
	PC5.Understand the specifications for the		10	5
	background and other aspects (dimensions,
	operating parameters etc.) based on the
	individual’s role and its requirements				50
	PC6.Understand the technical needs of the		10	5
	project with respect to the job role (Television,
	Film, Gaming, Internet, DVD etc.)

	PC7. Understand the of the concept, which may be self-created, provided in a brief, or arrived at via discussions with relevant personnel (Director, Executive Producer etc		10	5
PC8. Liaise with relevant personnel (Art Director, Producers, Animation Supervisor etc) to better understand script elements, as appropriate	10	5
		Total	100	50	50
	PC1. Record continuity-related details e.g.		20	10
	position, placement, color etc. as required
	PC2. Ensure that the final look is consistent with		20	10
	the creative requirements agreed upon, and
	continuity is maintained throughout the
	production
MES/N0502 (Ensure	PC3 Ensure that designs, layouts and templates are uniform across the production, as required		20	10	50
consistency across all scenes)		100
PC4 Ensure that lighting, color formats and effects are consistent across the production	20	10
	PC5. Check the resolution of scenes to ensure that		10	5
	they match the production requirements
	PC6. Alert relevant personnel (Art Director,		10	5
	Animation Supervisor, Producer) if continuity is
	not being maintained, and rectify the situation as
	appropriate
		Total	100	50	50
	PC1. Generate possibilities for lighting each scene consistent with the mood and creative	100	30	15	50
	style of the production and in accordance to the
	design brief
MES/N0502 (Create lighting for the	PC2. Determine the placement of lights and shadows in each frame	20	10
PC3. Light all the frames digitally in line with the	20	10
production)	creative style of production
PC4. Ensure that it is in line with the creative	20	10
	concept of production
	PC5.Respond positively to feedback and changes in creative requirements	10	5
		Total	100	50	50
	PC1. Understand and comply with the		10	5
	organization’s current health, safety and security
	policies and procedures
MES/N0104 (Maintain workplace	PC2. Understand the safe working practices pertaining to own occupation	100	10	5	50
PC3. Understand the government norms and policies relating to health and safety including	5	3
health	emergency procedures for illness, accidents, fires
and safety)	or others which may involve evacuation of the
	premises
	PC4. Participate in organization health and safety		5	2
	knowledge sessions and drills

	PC5. Identify the people responsible for health		10	5
and safety in the workplace, including those to
contact in case of an emergency
PC6. Identify security signals e.g. fire alarms and	10	5
places such as staircases, fire warden stations,
first aid and medical rooms
PC7. Identify aspects of your workplace that could	10	5
cause potential risk to own and others health and
safety
PC8. Ensure own personal health and safety, and	10	5
that of others in the workplace though
precautionary measures
PC9. Identify and recommend opportunities for	5	3
improving health, safety, and security to the
designated person
PC10. Report any hazards outside the individual’s	10	5
authority to the relevant person in line with
organizational procedures and warn other people
who may be affected
PC11. Follow organization’s emergency	10	5
procedures for accidents, fires or any other
natural calamity in case of a hazard
PC12. Identify and correct risks like illness,	5	2
accidents, fires or any other natural calamity
safely and within the limits of individual’s
authority
		Total	100	50	50