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Maintain costume continuity

Maintain costume continuity

Unit of competency
National Code
CUACOS305
State Code
AWJ54
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
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain costume continuity for productions in the screen, media and entertainment industries.It applies to individuals responsible for checking the appearance of performers' costumes is consistent from one take to the next on film shoots, or between scenes requiring costume changes in live theatre productions. On film shoots, they facilitate the post-production process by tracking details of each shooting session, as many scenes are shot out of sequence. They work closely with continuity or script supervisors. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain continuity of performers' appearance during productions
  • 1.1 Develop and update continuity documentation throughout productions
  • 1.2 Re-dress performers throughout productions to maintain continuity of appearance and make required adjustments to costumes at appropriate times
  • 1.3 Take continuity photographs and notes throughout productions and file for reference purposes
  • 1.4 Recognise possible scripted and unscripted inconsistencies that might impact performers’ costumes and plan action accordingly
  • 1.5 Ensure relevant personnel have access to continuity records as required
  • 1.6 Perform continuity activity with regard to production etiquette and protocols and the needs of others on set
2. Maintain condition of costumes for continuity
  • 2.1 Complete minor repairs or alterations to costumes within scope of own role, or refer to others for action
  • 2.2 Clean and return costumes to production locations to meet continuity and production requirements
  • 2.3 Address continuity and production requirements when major repairs to costumes are undertaken
3. Advise on costume continuity during productions
  • 3.1 Advise relevant personnel promptly of changes to costumes and appearances
  • 3.2 Advise production personnel and cast of approved changes to costume continuity as required
  • 3.3 Advise relevant personnel of costume continuity issues according to workplace procedures and production requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1096 CUFCOS301A Maintain costume continuity Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODJ06 CUACOS315 Maintain costume continuity Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZO0 CUA40415 Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services Qualification