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Realise scenic art designs

Realise scenic art designs

Unit of competency
National Code
CUESCE08B
State Code
D1575
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/11/2010
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/03/2011
Field of Education
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
23/03/2011
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret scenic art production schedules and realise scenic art designs. As such, it builds on the skills found in other units which focus on specific techniques, to encompass the realisation of a broad range of scenic art types. This unit also underpins units that focus on the use of experimentation to meet design requirements.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine scenic art requirements
  • 1.1. Correctly interpret the scenic art production schedule, scenic art specifications and lists
  • 1.2. Liaise with relevant personnel to confirm the scenic art production requirements
  • 1.3. Contemplate and consider scenic art methods and techniques to ensure that correct visual interpretation of the production requirements is met
2. Prepare for scenic art production
  • 2.1. Accurately project the design line drawings or draw to scale
  • 2.2. Determine the appropriate methods and techniques to be used for the production of scenic art elements, in accordance with the design and specification requirements
  • 2.3. Select and prepare the required equipment, tools, materials and paints in accordance with the design and specification requirements
  • 2.4. Prepare paints in accordance with the design and specifications requirements, occupational health and safety procedures and environmental factors
3. Realise scenic art
  • 3.1. Paint and texture the scenic cloths and sets using the selected materials, techniques and painting styles
  • 3.2. Participate in ongoing discussions with relevant personnel throughout the painting process, to ensure scenic art design requirements are met
  • 3.3. Follow safety procedures during the construction process in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements
  • 3.4. Participate in any ongoing production technique trials to establish the best results during the production of the scenic art elements, including: colour mixes, textures, materials and painting styles
  • 3.5. Identify potential different approaches that may enhance the final outcome and incorporate these into the work process
4. Finish and check scenic art
  • 4.1. Fire proof scenic art elements in accordance with occupational and public health and safety legislative requirements
  • 4.2. Liaise with relevant personnel to evaluate and check the scenic art elements for accuracy and compliance with design and production specification requirements
  • 4.3. Identify and make any necessary adjustments in accordance with discussions, making accurate changes to relevant documentation
  • 4.4. Correctly label and code all scenic art elements for identification during the production
  • 4.5. Store the scenic art elements in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements for the specific type of work
  • 4.6. Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and materials in accordance with relevant workplace and safety requirements
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.
Relevant personnel may include:
designer
head of department
supervisor
other scenic artists
Methods and techniques within this unit could be quite broad in nature and may include:
anti-clogging techniques for scenic gauzes
glazing
marbling
perspective
preparation
priming
scaling up drawings
stencilling, e.g. rollers and stamps
traditional scene painting techniques for canvas
transparent painting for silk and nessle cloths
velour and velvet painting techniques
woodgraining
Scenic art elements may include:
back drops
canvas
cycloramas
drops
flats
flooring and floor cladding, e.g.: tarkett
flown pieces
gauze
large props, e.g.: furniture
nessle
rakes
rostra
scaffolding
silk
soft drapes, e.g.: legs border
stairs
synthetic fabrics, e.g.: plastics
treads
velour
wool
Materials used may include:
adhesives
dyes
solvent-based paints
stains
texture mediums
water-based paints
Equipment may include:
brushes
sponges
spray guns
stamps
Legal and safety requirements may include:
fire proofing








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 produce full scale scenic art to meet specific production needs
application of a range of painting techniques to produce varied effects.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
practical demonstration of skills through the production of multiple full scale scenic art elements which require different effects to be achieved.

Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
direct observation of the candidate using painting techniques to produce scenic art
evaluation of scenic art produced by the candidate in terms of quality of finish and meeting of design requirements
oral and written questioning to assess knowledge of art styles, techniques and safety issues
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:
painting equipment and materials used in scenic art
scenic art design specifications.


Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C7214 CUESCE08A Realise scenic art designs Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WI084 CUADES502 Realise production designs Unit of competency