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Design props

Design props

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAPRP501
State Code
WI172
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/09/2014
Field of Education
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
30/09/2014
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to interpret creative briefs and develop prop designs for productions in the screen, media, entertainment and events industries. Individuals who apply these skills are expected to display a high level of initiative, judgement and responsibility as they negotiate creative solutions to design briefs with clients and production personnel.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Interpret creative briefs
  • 1.1 Analyse performance outlines or scripts to determine overall production concepts
  • 1.2 Participate in preliminary concept meetings with relevant personnel to discuss prop requirements for productions
  • 1.3 Identify factors that may affect the process of designing props
  • 1.4 Discuss and agree on the role of designers in the production process
2. Conduct and evaluate research
  • 2.1 Identify and source references that may inform the design process
  • 2.2 Critically analyse sources and references in current design projects
  • 2.3 Take account of the impact and potential of new and emerging technologies to inform designs
  • 2.4 Collect, collate and adapt materials to develop initial design concepts
  • 2.5 Obtain copyright clearance for material as required
3. Generate and assess ideas
  • 3.1 Generate a range of design ideas that respond to briefs and provide creative solutions to technical issues
  • 3.2 Discuss ideas and collaborate with relevant personnel to seek contributions of ideas to initial concepts
  • 3.3 Continuously reflect on and appraise ideas for budget and time implications , technical feasibility, and suitability to meet brief
4. Develop and document designs
  • 4.1 Hold ongoing discussions with relevant personnel so that additional or changed requirements and new ideas are considered and incorporated into the design process
  • 4.2 Reach agreement with relevant personnel on artistic interpretation of design
  • 4.3 Evaluate initial concepts and select the most appropriate approach, giving consideration to budget, research findings, and ongoing reflection and discussion
  • 4.4 Develop technically feasible prop designs that meet creative production requirements
  • 4.5 Organise or undertake testing and experimentation with selected prop designs
  • 4.6 Document designs according to organisational procedures
5. Finalise designs
  • 5.1 Present draft prop construction plans and specifications to relevant colleagues in an appropriate format
  • 5.2 Participate in initial and ongoing evaluations of designs and construction plans
  • 5.3 Negotiate and agree on modifications to designs and amend accordingly
  • 5.4 Agree to final designs and produce accurate and comprehensive documentation to support implementation in line with production schedules
  • 5.5 Present final designs, plans and specifications within agreed timeframe and confirm that production requirements have been met
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1570 CUEPRP501A Conceive, develop and realise prop designs Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODE75 CUAPRP511 Design props Unit of competency