Unit of competency Outline
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Develop and apply knowledge of costume
Develop and apply knowledge of costume
Unit of competency
National Code
CUECOS09B
CUECOS09B
State Code
D1635
D1635
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/09/2008
Field of Education
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
19/09/2008
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research information about the overall history of costume, different costume trends and the role of the costume design and production process within the cultural industries. As such this unit includes an overall knowledge of costume development and underpins all other costume units.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research information on costume
- 1.1. Correctly identify sources of information on the general aspects of costume history and evolution
- 1.2. Use formal and informal research techniques appropriately to access information about costume, including the evolution of clothing styles for men, women and children
- 1.3. Organise research materials and findings for current and future use by self and others in a manner which facilitates easy access and cross-referencing
2. Link research to costume design and production needs
- 2.1. Identify and action the costume research needs for a specific production with a focus on the link between costume design and other production aspects
- 2.2. Identify the ways in which clothing styles and production methods may need to be adapted for production/performance requirements
3. Update and maintain knowledge of costume trends
- 3.1. Identify and use opportunities to update and expand knowledge of costume
- 3.2. Incorporate updated knowledge into costume design and production activities
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Sources of information on costume may be both formal and informal and include:
books on costume, architecture, decorative arts, transport, textiles, colour
film, video
paintings and illustrations of the period
personal observation
photographs
the Internet
watching TV
writings of the period
General aspects of costume history and evolution must include the evolution of clothing styles in relation to:
basic shapes/silhouettes
foundation garments
trims and accessories
types of fabrics used
The link between costume design and other production aspects may relate to:
the role of different individuals in the design process
the ways in which costumes may need to be adapted to meet physical or creative performance aspects
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Sources of information on costume may be both formal and informal and include:
books on costume, architecture, decorative arts, transport, textiles, colour
film, video
paintings and illustrations of the period
personal observation
photographs
the Internet
watching TV
writings of the period
General aspects of costume history and evolution must include the evolution of clothing styles in relation to:
basic shapes/silhouettes
foundation garments
trims and accessories
types of fabrics used
The link between costume design and other production aspects may relate to:
the role of different individuals in the design process
the ways in which costumes may need to be adapted to meet physical or creative performance aspects
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
ability to conduct research on costume requirements to meet the needs of a particular production
general knowledge of the history and evolution of clothing styles for men, women and children.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
demonstration of skills through the conduct of costume research for a particular production.
Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
review of a research portfolio developed by the candidate for a particular production
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of costume history and evolution
review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment of this unit requires access to:
sources of information on costume history and evolution.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
ability to conduct research on costume requirements to meet the needs of a particular production
general knowledge of the history and evolution of clothing styles for men, women and children.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
demonstration of skills through the conduct of costume research for a particular production.
Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
review of a research portfolio developed by the candidate for a particular production
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of costume history and evolution
review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment of this unit requires access to:
sources of information on costume history and evolution.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C7194 | CUECOS09A | Develop and apply knowledge of costume | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI018 | CUACOS304 | Develop and apply knowledge of costume | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C677 | CUE40203 | Certificate IV in Costume for Performance | Qualification |