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Maintain costume continuity

Maintain costume continuity

Unit of competency
National Code
CUACOS315
State Code
ODJ06
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
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 involves the planning and maintenance of costumes during a production to ensure that performance requirements are met.The unit applies to those who check that 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
  • 1.3 Make required adjustments to costumes
  • 1.4 Take continuity photographs and maintain notes for reference purposes
  • 1.5 Anticipate possible scripted and unscripted costume inconsistencies and plan action accordingly
  • 1.6 Confirm required personnel have access to continuity records
  • 1.7 Perform continuity activity with regard to production etiquette and requirements
2. Maintain condition of costumes for continuity
  • 2.1 Complete minor repairs or alterations to costumes within scope of own role
  • 2.2 Clean and return costumes to production locations to meet continuity and production requirements
3. Advise on costume continuity during productions
  • 3.1 Advise required 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 required personnel of costume continuity issues according to workplace procedures and production requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWJ54 CUACOS305 Maintain costume continuity Unit of competency