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Use research, innovation and experimentation to create sets

Use research, innovation and experimentation to create sets

Unit of competency
National Code
CUESET07C
State Code
D1578
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
200
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake research and experiment with various techniques and media to achieve new set effects. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify the potential or need for new construction techniques and media
  • 1.1. Analyse design or production elements to determine areas where research and experimentation may be appropriate
  • 1.2. Pro-actively assess the potential for the use of new construction techniques and media to maximise the effectiveness of set designs
2. Conduct research
  • 2.1. Undertake relevant research to identify the historical, cultural and other factors that might influence construction techniques or media
  • 2.2. Research, adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches from other practitioners with consideration of intellectual property, moral rights and copyright requirements
  • 2.3. Identify appropriate specialists who may be able to contribute to the overall set design realisation
  • 2.4. Maintain references in an accessible form to allow for use by other colleagues as required
  • 2.5. Use research material to adapt styles for practical construction and performance needs
3. Experiment with set construction techniques and different media
  • 3.1. Conduct or coordinate trials to establish the best ways in which the desired set effect can be achieved, including experimentation with: colour mixes, textures, materials, construction techniques and painting styles
  • 3.2. Assess results of experimentation balancing the need for creative effectiveness and construction and cost practicality
  • 3.3. Consider safety issues for production and performance personnel in the development of new approaches to set construction
  • 3.4. Select, adapt or introduce new materials, tools, equipment or technology for the achievement of different effects
  • 3.5. Liaise with colleagues to provide information on the results of experimentation and to make appropriate decisions on new techniques and media
  • 3.6. Set-up or coordinate specific resource requirements which arise from the use of different techniques in accordance with workplace 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.
Set elements and devices on which research and experimentation could be required may include:
automated and animatronic devices
electrical and mechanical winches
flats
flooring and floor cladding, e.g. tarkett, rakes
flown pieces
hydraulics
large props, e.g. furniture
lifts
pneumatics
revolves
rostra
scaffolding
set building accessories, e.g. castors, slides, tracks, wires, pulleys
soft drapes, e.g. legs, borders, cycloramas, backdrops, drops
stairs
traps
treads
trucks
The need for research and experimentation on set construction techniques and media may be related to design requirements for:
new effects
overall creative direction
special effects
Appropriate techniques may include:
fabrication
metalworking
timber construction techniques
welding and soldering
Media for set construction may include:
adhesives
canvas and other fabrics
fabric
fasteners
fibreglass
metal products, e.g. bars, tubes, sheets, moulded or cast metal
paper
plastics, e.g. moulded, sheet








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:
in depth knowledge of a wide range of techniques and media that may be used and adapted for set construction
ability to create innovative set effects through appropriate research and experimentation.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
creative collaboration with others in a process to experiment with new techniques to achieve effects for a particular production requirement.

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 effects developed by the candidate to meet a particular brief
evaluation of ideas and methods developed by the candidate to create a range of different effects and production contexts
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of materials and techniques
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:
set designs, set elements and devices, materials and techniques.


Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C7221 CUESET07B Use research, innovation and experimentation to create sets Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WI126 CUAINN501 Adopt an innovative approach to creating production elements Unit of competency