Unit of competency Outline

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Create special effects items

Create special effects items

Unit of competency
National Code
CUASFX401
State Code
AWG86
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
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to construct physical special effects items for productions in creative arts industry environments. It applies to individuals who usually work collaboratively on projects with some supervision and guidance. They may use specialist electronic or engineering skills to create a broad range of items including models, miniatures, electronic devices, animatronics and creatures.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to create special effects
  • 1.1 Confirm special effects requirements and timelines in consultation with relevant personnel and with reference to production documentation
  • 1.2 Based on analysis of special effects requirements, suggest changes to specifications if appropriate, and confirm final requirements with relevant personnel
  • 1.3 Discuss with relevant personnel a range of construction methods and techniques that could be used to meet design and production requirements
  • 1.4 Consider the effect of lighting on materials and finishes when choosing methods and techniques
  • 1.5 Agree on methods and techniques that will provide the best visual interpretation of script requirements, taking into account budget and time constraints
  • 1.6 Select required equipment and materials according to design and production requirements
2. Construct special effects
  • 2.1 Participate in ongoing discussions throughout the construction process to ensure special effects design requirements are met
  • 2.2 Create special effects items using selected materials and production techniques
  • 2.3 Observe health and safety and industry safety guidelines throughout the construction phase
  • 2.4 Participate in ongoing production technique trials to achieve the best results and solve problems that arise during the construction phase
  • 2.5 Label and store partially completed special effects items to enable easy retrieval and to avoid loss or damage during the production phase
3. Finalise special effects
  • 3.1 In consultation with relevant personnel, evaluate and check special effects items for accuracy and compliance with design and production specifications
  • 3.2 Adjust special effects items as required
  • 3.3 Label and store finished special effects in readiness for productions
  • 3.4 Evaluate own performance in the process of creating special effects items and note areas for improvement
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1190 CUFSFX401A Create special effects items Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODE52 CUASFX411 Create special effects items Unit of competency