Elements and Performance Criteria

Scenic elements may include:
rostra
flats
treads
stairs
flooring and floor cladding, eg tarkett
rakes
scaffolding
flown pieces
soft drapes, eg legs border
cycloramas
back drops
drops
large props, eg furniture
canvas
gauze
nessle
wool
silk
velour
synthetic fabrics, eg plastics

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:
preparation
priming
scaling up drawings
perspective
stencilling, eg rollers and stamps
marbling
woodgraining
glazing
transparent painting for silk and nessle cloths
velour and velvet painting techniques
traditional scene painting techniques for canvas
anti-clogging techniques for scenic gauzes

Equipment may include:
spray guns
brushes
stamps
sponges

Materials used may include:
water-based paints
dyes
solvent-based paints
texture mediums
stains
adhesives

Safety and legal requirements may include fire proofing.

Underpinning skills and knowledge

Assessment must include evidence of the following knowledge and skills:

range of materials used in scenic art, including paints and cloths
capabilities of equipment used in scenic art as specified in the Range Statement
legislative and organisational occupational health and safety standards, including safe handling of hazardous materials
colour mixing techniques
major painting styles such as cubism, surrealism, impressionism and a basic knowledge of architectural styles, features and finishes
colour theory, line, dimension, chiaroscuro, depth, and their application
painting techniques such as water colour technique and opaque technique
the behaviour of various materials, finishes, painting techniques and colours under lighting
general knowledge of the properties of materials used in set construction
the application and properties of a range of paints and media used in scenic art realisation
the properties and characteristics of a variety of materials before and after art finishing
ways of adapting and combining techniques and materials to achieve different scenic art effects
environmental issues associated with tools and materials used in scenic art
awareness of copyright, moral rights and intellectual property issues and legislation
literacy skills sufficient to interpret production documentation
numeracy skills sufficient to calculate/mix quantities

Linkages to other units

It is strongly recommended that this unit be assessed with or after the following units:

CUESCE05A Apply a general knowledge of scenic art
CUESCE06A Use scenic art painting techniques
This unit also has linkages to other scenic art units and units within the Visual Arts Craft and Design Training Package. Combined assessment and or training with some of those units may be appropriate.

Critical aspects of evidence

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

Method and context of 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

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 (eg 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).

Resource requirements

Assessment of this unit requires access to:

painting equipment and materials used in scenic art
scenic art design specifications

Communicating ideas and information
Interpreting production requirements (2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Briefing colleagues on work requirements (2)

Planning and organising activities
Organising materials and equipment for multiple pieces of scenic art (2)

Working with others and in teams
Liaising with other production colleagues (2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Calculating quantities of paint required (1)

Solving problems
Resolving a conflict with other workshop colleagues in relation to resource allocation (2)

Using technology
Using equipment (1)