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Make costumes for dance and physical theatre

Make costumes for dance and physical theatre

Unit of competency
National Code
CUACOS401
State Code
WI019
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
21/05/2014
Field of Education
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
21/05/2014
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to make costumes for dance or performances that involve a high level of physical activity.Individuals who apply these skills work autonomously in a team environment as they take responsibility for ensuring the quality of costumes for dance and physical theatre. They may be responsible for supervising others.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Conduct dance and movement costume research
  • 1.1 Research historical, cultural and other factors that might influence designs, construction techniques and costume development in relation to dance and movement-wear
  • 1.2 Analyse designs for dance and movement-wear, and identify the relationship between costumes and character portrayal and development
  • 1.3 Gather a range of research materials to develop knowledge of dance and movement-wear options
  • 1.4 Use research materials to interpret and adapt clothing styles for performance
2. Interpret brief for dance and movement costume design
  • 2.1 Liaise with relevant personnel to confirm dance and movement-wear requirements and gain approval where required
  • 2.2 Review costume production schedules, specifications and lists
  • 2.3 Interpret designs into practical plans for making dance and movement-wear according to production requirements
3. Prepare to make dance and movement costumes
  • 3.1 Select materials and methods of costume construction according to production requirements and nature of the physical performance activity
  • 3.2 Factor into the pattern-cutting process the need for stretch fabrications as required
  • 3.3 Take and record accurate measurements of performers to ensure correct fitting of costumes
  • 3.4 Integrate health and safety considerations into costume planning
  • 3.5 Identify style and fabric characteristics which influence construction of dance and movement-wear and clarify queries with relevant personnel
  • 3.6 Select appropriate pattern cutting method
4. Make and grade patterns for dance and movement costumes
  • 4.1 Produce or adjust pattern to required specifications, ensuring that it complies with gender and figure proportions and performance requirements
  • 4.2 Grade pattern manually or by computer, adjusting design, maintaining accuracy and shape, notches, design proportion and other design requirements
  • 4.3 Check pattern for accuracy and make adjustments as required
  • 4.4 Store patterns according to workplace procedures
5. Lay up and cut work for dance and movement costumes
  • 5.1 Establish the required meterage of fabric and other materials to minimise waste
  • 5.2 Check materials for quality, faults, width, selvedges, dye, lot and marking requirements
  • 5.3 Identify and assemble appropriate base and outer fabrics
  • 5.4 Lay up base and self-fabrics and check that alignment conforms to specifications
  • 5.5 Cut materials to meet pattern requirements
  • 5.6 Prepare fabric base and mount fabrics, as necessary, to achieve required stiffening or support effect
6. Sew and fit dance and movement costumes
  • 6.1 Pin or sew fabric pieces and linings and where appropriate, hang in readiness for assembly
  • 6.2 Conduct fittings with performers and identify, record and action required adjustments and alterations
  • 6.3 Sew costume pieces together to form the whole costume and attach required trimmings, fasteners and decorations using appropriate techniques
  • 6.4 Finish costumes according to requirements
  • 6.5 Identify modifications to dance and movement costumes in consultation with relevant personnel and complete as required
  • 6.6 Correctly label and code dance and movement costumes for identification during productions
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1638 CUECOS12B Make costumes for dance and physical theatre Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODI97 CUACOS411 Make costumes for dance and physical theatre Unit of competency