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Design costumes

Design costumes

Unit of competency
National Code
CUACOS509
State Code
AWJ47
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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 design costumes for screen, media and entertainment industry productions.It applies to individuals who research costume styles, designs and construction methods relevant to the production’s era. They design original costumes and oversee purchase and adaptation of ready-made outfits. They work with a high degree of autonomy and are also members of a creative production team, working closely with directors and other designers.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Interpret creative briefs
  • 1.1 Analyse performance outlines or scripts to determine overall production concepts
  • 1.2 Participate in preliminary concept meetings with relevant personnel to clarify costume design requirements and timelines
  • 1.3 Identify factors that may impact the design process, including safety and copyright considerations
  • 1.4 Refer to production documentation and itemise elements to be addressed during the design phase
2. Conduct research
  • 2.1 Access reference material that may inform the design process
  • 2.2 Analyse reference materials in context of design projects
  • 2.3 Consider the impact and potential of new and emerging technologies on the design process
  • 2.4 Collect, collate and adapt materials to develop initial design concepts
  • 2.5 Organise research material for ease of access by relevant personnel during the design process
3. Generate and assess ideas
  • 3.1 Generate a range of costume design ideas in response to briefs and provide creative solutions to design issues
  • 3.2 Assess ideas and collaborate with relevant personnel to maximise contribution of ideas to initial concepts
  • 3.3 Appraise ideas, taking into account available budgets, technical feasibility and creative requirements
4. Develop and document designs
  • 4.1 Collaborate with relevant personnel and incorporate additional requirements and ideas into design development
  • 4.2 Consult with relevant personnel and agree on artistic interpretation
  • 4.3 Discuss and evaluate initial concepts and select the most appropriate approach, taking into account budgets and research findings
  • 4.4 Develop costume designs from initial concepts ensuring production and design factors are taken into account
  • 4.5 Organise or undertake testing and experimentation with selected costume designs and adjust as required
  • 4.6 Record the design development processes
5. Finalise designs
  • 5.1 Prepare and present draft costume construction plans and specifications to relevant personnel in an appropriate format
  • 5.2 Discuss and evaluate designs presented
  • 5.3 Negotiate and agree to modifications and amend designs as required
  • 5.4 Produce documentation to support implementation of designs
  • 5.5 Present final designs, plans and specifications within agreed timelines and confirm production requirements have been met
  • 5.6 Reflect on own role in the design process and note areas for future improvement
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1104 CUFCOS504A Design costumes Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODF33 CUACOS519 Design costumes Unit of competency