Unit of competency Outline
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Construct hard and soft sculptured costume accessories
Construct hard and soft sculptured costume accessories
Unit of competency
National Code
CUECOS14B
CUECOS14B
State Code
D1640
D1640
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/09/2008
Field of Education
030107 - Garment Making
Original Release Date
19/09/2008
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create costume accessories for any production within the cultural industries. It involves the creation of 2-dimensional (2D) and 3-dimensional (3D) objects constructed from materials other than fabric.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine costume accessory requirements
- 1.1. Interpret design sketches and other production documentation and liaise with other production personnel to determine the type of accessories required
- 1.2. Undertake research to establish the broad parameters for accessory construction, including availability of materials
- 1.3. Use research material appropriately to adapt styles for the particular production
2. Develop specifications for accessories
- 2.1. Conduct experimentation and testing to determine the appropriate equipment, tools, materials and techniques
- 2.2. Determine correct quantity and cost of materials required for construction with consideration of efficient use of resources
- 2.3. Produce accurate working drawings and specifications for accessories
- 2.4. Negotiate requirements for assistance with manufacture by other departments or personnel where necessary
3. Construct hard and/or soft sculpture accessories
- 3.1. Construct accessories in accordance with design specification and requirements
- 3.2. Use appropriate methods and techniques to achieve required dimensions and shape in accordance with the style of accessory to be constructed
- 3.3. Use all equipment, tools and materials in accordance with occupational health and safety procedures and environmental considerations
- 3.4. Liaise with appropriate colleagues to evaluate accessories
4. Complete accessories and costumes
- 4.1. Conduct fittings and identify, record and action required adjustments
- 4.2. Attach trims and finish accessories and costumes in accordance with specifications and the run of the show
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.
Production documentation may include:
breakdown lists
call sheets
design specifications
performance outline, eg script
plots
Relevant colleagues/personnel may include:
designers
performers
technical and production staff
Hard and soft sculptured accessories may include:
badges/medals
bags
belts
codpieces
cravats
footwear
gloves
jewellery
patch boxes
pins
snuffboxes
Research may include:
contact with specialist associations and organisations
reading newspapers, books and other references
talking and listening to experts
use of the internet
watching films and videos
Materials used in hard and soft sculpture may include:
clay
foam
knitted
latex
leather
non-woven
plastics
recycled materials/objects
vinyl
wire
woven
Research materials may include:
books and references
film
Internet
painting and illustrations
photographs
specific writings
video
Performance and performers' costume requirements may relate to:
continuity
harnesses
lighting
movement
physical attributes of performers
quick changes
use of doubles/second cast
Production requirements may relate to:
budgetary and time constraints
considerations such as harnesses
lighting
maintenance
performance requirements
physical attributes of the performers
run of the show
use of multiples
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.
Production documentation may include:
breakdown lists
call sheets
design specifications
performance outline, eg script
plots
Relevant colleagues/personnel may include:
designers
performers
technical and production staff
Hard and soft sculptured accessories may include:
badges/medals
bags
belts
codpieces
cravats
footwear
gloves
jewellery
patch boxes
pins
snuffboxes
Research may include:
contact with specialist associations and organisations
reading newspapers, books and other references
talking and listening to experts
use of the internet
watching films and videos
Materials used in hard and soft sculpture may include:
clay
foam
knitted
latex
leather
non-woven
plastics
recycled materials/objects
vinyl
wire
woven
Research materials may include:
books and references
film
Internet
painting and illustrations
photographs
specific writings
video
Performance and performers' costume requirements may relate to:
continuity
harnesses
lighting
movement
physical attributes of performers
quick changes
use of doubles/second cast
Production requirements may relate to:
budgetary and time constraints
considerations such as harnesses
lighting
maintenance
performance requirements
physical attributes of the performers
run of the show
use of multiples
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 use a range of construction techniques to produce 2D and 3D products for use as accessories
knowledge of materials and techniques typically used in the construction of different types of accessories.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
practical demonstration of skills through the production of hard and soft sculptured accessories for a production.
Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
evaluation of accessories created by the candidate in relation to creative and production quality
oral questioning/interview aimed at evaluating the processes used in developing accessory specifications
evaluation of sketches, drawings or specifications developed by the candidate
third party reports and portfolios of evidence.
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:
costume designs from which the candidate can develop specifications and undertake construction
equipment, tools and materials used for construction of 2D and 3D objects.
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 use a range of construction techniques to produce 2D and 3D products for use as accessories
knowledge of materials and techniques typically used in the construction of different types of accessories.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
practical demonstration of skills through the production of hard and soft sculptured accessories for a production.
Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
evaluation of accessories created by the candidate in relation to creative and production quality
oral questioning/interview aimed at evaluating the processes used in developing accessory specifications
evaluation of sketches, drawings or specifications developed by the candidate
third party reports and portfolios of evidence.
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:
costume designs from which the candidate can develop specifications and undertake construction
equipment, tools and materials used for construction of 2D and 3D objects.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C7199 | CUECOS14A | Construct hard and soft sculptured costume accessories | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI020 | CUACOS402 | Make costume accessories | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D199 | CUF40507 | Certificate IV in Costume for Performance | Qualification |
| C677 | CUE40203 | Certificate IV in Costume for Performance | Qualification |