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Cut and drape complex period costumes

Cut and drape complex period costumes

Unit of competency
National Code
CUACOS508
State Code
AWJ49
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to cut and drape complex period costumes by developing patterns using advanced 2D and 3D techniques.It applies to individuals who self-manage the costume cutting and draping process and liaise directly with costume designers and performers when conducting trials and seeking approvals. They are also responsible for researching historical and cultural material to assist with interpretation of costume designs so final costumes reflect the designer’s vision. They usually work to briefs provided by costume designers, however there is scope for them to be creative as they work on the designs they are given.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan pattern development
  • 1.1 Confirm costume design requirements and materials to be used in consultation with relevant personnel
  • 1.2 Conduct research to assist with interpreting costume designs and identifying design elements or components
  • 1.3 Record relevant historical aspects of costume designs
  • 1.4 Take, record and analyse performer’s measurements as the basis for customising proportioning of costume designs
  • 1.5 Identify special costume requirements of performers and performances, and consider the most effective way to achieve creative outcomes
  • 1.6 Document costume specifications
  • 1.7 Produce a plan of action for developing patterns to meet production deadlines
2. Prepare for draping
  • 2.1 Prepare dress form or dressmaker’s dummy for draping
  • 2.2 Map costume design proportions on a dress stand
  • 2.3 Select or construct required underpinnings for the dress form
  • 2.4 Determine which parts of the costume design will be draped and which parts will be flat pattern made
  • 2.5 Check size and proportioning of prepared dress form in relation to performer’s size and costume design
3. Complete draping
  • 3.1 Select draping fabrics that have similar characteristics to final costume fabrics
  • 3.2 Cut and drape parts of costumes safely, commencing from under-layers and working outwards
  • 3.3 Combine all parts of costumes into test toiles
  • 3.4 Conduct test toile trials and fittings on performers and make adjustments as required
  • 3.5 Use appropriate protocols and seek approvals from costume designers
  • 3.6 Engineer and finalise patterns in line with production schedules
4. Compile components for costume construction
  • 4.1 Calculate and record accurate quantities of fabric and notions using test toile, patterns and design specifications
  • 4.2 Source fabric, accessories and other requirements for costume components
  • 4.3 Lay fabrics
  • 4.4 Transfer markings and shapes of patterns or deconstructed toile onto fabrics and cut
  • 4.5 Compile cut pieces and components ready for construction
  • 4.6 Develop a sequence of operations for construction of complex period costumes
  • 4.7 Provide instructions to relevant personnel on construction procedures and timelines
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1103 CUFCOS503A Cut and drape complex period costumes Unit of competency