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Realise costumes
Realise costumes
Unit of competency
National Code
CUFCOS505A
CUFCOS505A
State Code
D1105
D1105
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/09/2014
Field of Education
030107 - Garment Making
Original Release Date
30/09/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage the costume realisation process.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
Plan costume realisation
- 1. Confirm costume requirements in consultation with relevant personnel and with reference to production documentation
- 2. Develop a preliminary plan for the achievement of costume requirements, taking account of the production genre and factors that may impact on the process of realising costumes
- 3. Agree, allocate and communicate responsibilities, including timelines and budgets
- 4. Reach agreement on suitable progress evaluation mechanisms
- 5. Seek feedback on plans with relevant personnel and make adjustments as required
- 6. Accurately document final plans to realise costumes and provide relevant information to production colleagues, including details of costume studio processes to be undertaken
Coordinate costume realisation
- 7. Source materials and components required for costume construction
- 8. Participate in and/or supervise costume studio processes
- 9. Participate in ongoing production meetings or costume parades and evaluation of costumes
- 10. Identify and respond to problems promptly
- 11. Analyse problems and assess and action potential solutions in consultation with relevant personnel
- 12. Take appropriate follow-up action to monitor the effectiveness of chosen solutions
- 13. Conduct trials, evaluate results and modify costumes as required
- 14. Update and distribute documentation in a timely manner throughout the pre-production and production phases
- 15. Monitor costume issues during productions and keep relevant personnel informed of changes as required
Evaluate costume realisation process
- 16. Assess costume aspects of productions in relation to key creative objectives
- 17. Evaluate own role in costume realisation process and note areas for future improvement
- 18. Share information from evaluations with relevant personnel and incorporate information and conclusions into planning for future productions
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.
Costumes may include:
accessories
basic styles, e.g.:
pants
shorts
skirts
blouses
contemporary wear
corsetry
costume jewellery
dance wear
female, male, child and animal costumes
millinery
padding
pre-production toiles
tailored costumes
undergarments.
Relevant personnel may include:
costume production staff
director
director of photography
floor manager
make-up and hair personnel
other specialist staff
performers
producer
production designer
production manager
stage manager
wardrobe department personnel
wardrobe supervisor/manager.
Production documentation may include:
call sheets
character break-downs
computer generated
costume break-down lists
costume patterns
costume plots
descriptive costume checklists
manually written
manufacture schedules
manufacturer specifications/instructions
measurement charts
memos of instruction
operational/project plan
production schedules
research findings
running sheets
scripts.
Production genre may include:
ballet
commercials
film
physical theatre
stage productions, e.g.:
opera
pantomime
drama
musicals
recitals
concerts
street parades
television productions.
Costume studio processes may include:
accessories and millinery
art finishing
constructing underpinnings
costume break-down
costume construction
costume finishing
descriptive costume checklists
fitting and alterations
identifying performers' requirements, e.g.:
comfort, fit, durability
ease of movement
requirements for physical movement
safety
laying and cutting fabrics
pattern cutting
sourcing materials and components
taking and calculating measurements.
Trials may include:
costume parades
testing of costumes for durability
testing of fabrics under lighting
toiles to test fit
toiles to test proportion and design.
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.
Costumes may include:
accessories
basic styles, e.g.:
pants
shorts
skirts
blouses
contemporary wear
corsetry
costume jewellery
dance wear
female, male, child and animal costumes
millinery
padding
pre-production toiles
tailored costumes
undergarments.
Relevant personnel may include:
costume production staff
director
director of photography
floor manager
make-up and hair personnel
other specialist staff
performers
producer
production designer
production manager
stage manager
wardrobe department personnel
wardrobe supervisor/manager.
Production documentation may include:
call sheets
character break-downs
computer generated
costume break-down lists
costume patterns
costume plots
descriptive costume checklists
manually written
manufacture schedules
manufacturer specifications/instructions
measurement charts
memos of instruction
operational/project plan
production schedules
research findings
running sheets
scripts.
Production genre may include:
ballet
commercials
film
physical theatre
stage productions, e.g.:
opera
pantomime
drama
musicals
recitals
concerts
street parades
television productions.
Costume studio processes may include:
accessories and millinery
art finishing
constructing underpinnings
costume break-down
costume construction
costume finishing
descriptive costume checklists
fitting and alterations
identifying performers' requirements, e.g.:
comfort, fit, durability
ease of movement
requirements for physical movement
safety
laying and cutting fabrics
pattern cutting
sourcing materials and components
taking and calculating measurements.
Trials may include:
costume parades
testing of costumes for durability
testing of fabrics under lighting
toiles to test fit
toiles to test proportion and design.
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
Evidence of the following is essential:
realisation of a costume for a performance or production that involves the development of a plan that:
includes critical milestones to ensure that production deadlines are met
demonstrates an ability to do script and costume break-downs
meets costume requirements for a performance or production
documents costume studio processes to be followed
demonstrates attention to detail
observance of protocols when measuring and fitting performers
ability to meet deadlines
collaborative approach to work.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
practical demonstration of the application of costume studio processes through the realisation of a costume for a specific character
access to a costume studio
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required
use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
evaluation of costume realisation plans developed by the candidate to determine whether production requirements have been met and correct procedures followed
evaluation of costumes at a dress rehearsal to determine whether the production brief has been met
evaluation of a project involving the realisation of a costume for a performance or production to determine whether the candidate has successfully managed all stages of the process
observation of the candidate during fitting sessions with performers to assess communication and problem solving skills, and to determine whether correct protocols have been observed
written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUFCOS504A Design costumes
CUECOS405A Coordinate costume manufacture.
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
Evidence of the following is essential:
realisation of a costume for a performance or production that involves the development of a plan that:
includes critical milestones to ensure that production deadlines are met
demonstrates an ability to do script and costume break-downs
meets costume requirements for a performance or production
documents costume studio processes to be followed
demonstrates attention to detail
observance of protocols when measuring and fitting performers
ability to meet deadlines
collaborative approach to work.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
practical demonstration of the application of costume studio processes through the realisation of a costume for a specific character
access to a costume studio
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required
use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
evaluation of costume realisation plans developed by the candidate to determine whether production requirements have been met and correct procedures followed
evaluation of costumes at a dress rehearsal to determine whether the production brief has been met
evaluation of a project involving the realisation of a costume for a performance or production to determine whether the candidate has successfully managed all stages of the process
observation of the candidate during fitting sessions with performers to assess communication and problem solving skills, and to determine whether correct protocols have been observed
written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUFCOS504A Design costumes
CUECOS405A Coordinate costume manufacture.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWJ46 | CUACOS510 | Realise costumes | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D205 | CUF50507 | Diploma of Costume for Performance | Qualification |
| J705 | CUA50413 | Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services | Qualification |
| J706 | CUA50513 | Diploma of Live Production Design | Qualification |