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Use research, innovation and experimentation to produce scenic art
Use research, innovation and experimentation to produce scenic art
Unit of competency
National Code
CUESCE04C
CUESCE04C
State Code
D1571
D1571
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/03/2011
Field of Education
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
07/03/2011
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and experiment with various techniques and media to achieve new scenic art effects. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify the potential or need for new techniques and media
- 1.1. Analyse design or production elements to determine areas where research and experimentation may be appropriate
- 1.2. Pro-actively assess the potential for the use of new painting techniques and media to maximise the effectiveness of scenic art
2. Conduct research
- 2.1. Undertake relevant research to identify the historical, cultural and other factors that might influence techniques or media
- 2.2. Research, adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches from other practitioners with consideration of intellectual property, moral rights and copyright requirements
- 2.3. Identify appropriate specialists who may be able to contribute to the overall realisation of scenic art elements
- 2.4. Maintain references in an accessible form to allow for use by other colleagues as required
- 2.5. Use research material to adapt styles for integration into scenic art production
3. Experiment with scenic art techniques and different media
- 3.1. Conduct or coordinate trials to establish the best ways in which the desired scenic art effect can be achieved, including experimentation with: colour mixes, textures, materials and painting styles
- 3.2. Assess results of experimentation, balancing the need for creative effectiveness and cost practicality
- 3.3. Select, adapt or introduce new materials, tools, equipment or technology for the achievement of different effects
- 3.4. Liaise with colleagues to provide information on the results of experimentation and to make appropriate decisions on new techniques and media
- 3.5. Set-up or coordinate specific resource requirements which arise from the use of different techniques in accordance with workplace requirements
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.
Research may involve:
approaching individuals with relevant expertise
conducting material and technical experiments and tests
reviewing approaches of other practitioners
reviewing work for other productions
seeking out information in books, journals, newspapers
visiting exhibitions, museums
Techniques and methods used may include:
ageing
anti-clogging techniques for scenic gauzes
glazing
marbling
perspective
pouncing
preparation
priming
scaling up drawings
stencilling, e.g. rollers and stamps
traditional scene painting techniques for canvas
transparent painting for silk and nessle cloths
velour and velvet painting techniques
woodgraining
Intellectual property, moral rights and copyright requirements may relate to:
extent to which the work may be used
procedures for seeking permission to use the work of others, including systems for the administration of copyright
protocols for the adaptation of work by others
Scenic art elements may include:
canvas
flats
flooring and floor cladding, eg: tarkett
flown pieces
gauze
large props, eg: furniture
nessle
rakes
roster
scaffolding
silk
soft drapes, eg: legs border, cycloramas, back drops, drops
stairs
synthetic fabrics, eg: plastics
treads
velour
wool
Materials used may include:
adhesives
dyes
fire retardant
solvent-based paints
stains
texture mediums
water-based paints
Painting styles may include:
architectural
figurative
non-figurative
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.
Research may involve:
approaching individuals with relevant expertise
conducting material and technical experiments and tests
reviewing approaches of other practitioners
reviewing work for other productions
seeking out information in books, journals, newspapers
visiting exhibitions, museums
Techniques and methods used may include:
ageing
anti-clogging techniques for scenic gauzes
glazing
marbling
perspective
pouncing
preparation
priming
scaling up drawings
stencilling, e.g. rollers and stamps
traditional scene painting techniques for canvas
transparent painting for silk and nessle cloths
velour and velvet painting techniques
woodgraining
Intellectual property, moral rights and copyright requirements may relate to:
extent to which the work may be used
procedures for seeking permission to use the work of others, including systems for the administration of copyright
protocols for the adaptation of work by others
Scenic art elements may include:
canvas
flats
flooring and floor cladding, eg: tarkett
flown pieces
gauze
large props, eg: furniture
nessle
rakes
roster
scaffolding
silk
soft drapes, eg: legs border, cycloramas, back drops, drops
stairs
synthetic fabrics, eg: plastics
treads
velour
wool
Materials used may include:
adhesives
dyes
fire retardant
solvent-based paints
stains
texture mediums
water-based paints
Painting styles may include:
architectural
figurative
non-figurative
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
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
in depth knowledge of a wide range of techniques and media that may be used and adapted for scenic art
ability to create innovative scenic art effects through appropriate research and experimentation.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
creative collaboration with others in a process to experiment with new techniques to achieve effects for a particular production requirement.
Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
evaluation of effects developed by the candidate to meet a particular brief
evaluation of ideas and methods developed by the candidate to create a range of different effects and production contexts
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of materials and techniques
review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment of this unit requires access to:
scenic elements, equipment and materials as identified in the Range Statement.
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
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
in depth knowledge of a wide range of techniques and media that may be used and adapted for scenic art
ability to create innovative scenic art effects through appropriate research and experimentation.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
creative collaboration with others in a process to experiment with new techniques to achieve effects for a particular production requirement.
Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
evaluation of effects developed by the candidate to meet a particular brief
evaluation of ideas and methods developed by the candidate to create a range of different effects and production contexts
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of materials and techniques
review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment of this unit requires access to:
scenic elements, equipment and materials as identified in the Range Statement.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C7215 | CUESCE04B | Use research, innovation and experimentation to produce scenic art | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI126 | CUAINN501 | Adopt an innovative approach to creating production elements | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D200 | CUF40607 | Certificate IV in Scenery and Set Construction | Qualification |
| D206 | CUF50607 | Diploma of Scenery and Set Construction | Qualification |