Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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22/07/2026 11:28 AM AWST
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Use scenic art painting techniques
Use scenic art painting techniques
Unit of competency
National Code
CUESCE06B
CUESCE06B
State Code
D1573
D1573
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
120
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use a range of painting techniques required for the production of scenic art. This unit builds on the unit CUESCE05B Apply a general knowledge of scenic art, and underpins other units which focus on the use of more advanced techniques to create special effects and the use of experimentation.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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designers
supervisors
other scenic artists
other technicians
adhesives
dyes
fire retardant
primer
solvent-based paints
stains
texture mediums
water-based paints
Scenic art
brushes
charcoal sticks
conversion tables
cutting boards and tables
dyeing facilities
glue guns
graining combs
hammers
hopper gun
measuring tapes
rollers
scissors and cutters
sponges
spray guns
stamps
tacks
tools, e.g. wire cutters, hammers, pliers
Within this unit
flogging
marbling
puddling
rag rolling
scumbling
spattering
sponging
stippling
wood graining
back drops
cycloramas
drops
flats
flooring and floor cladding
flown pieces
large props, eg furniture
rakes
rostra
scaffolding
soft drapes
stairs
treads
supervisors
other scenic artists
other technicians
adhesives
dyes
fire retardant
primer
solvent-based paints
stains
texture mediums
water-based paints
Scenic art
brushes
charcoal sticks
conversion tables
cutting boards and tables
dyeing facilities
glue guns
graining combs
hammers
hopper gun
measuring tapes
rollers
scissors and cutters
sponges
spray guns
stamps
tacks
tools, e.g. wire cutters, hammers, pliers
Within this unit
flogging
marbling
puddling
rag rolling
scumbling
spattering
sponging
stippling
wood graining
back drops
cycloramas
drops
flats
flooring and floor cladding
flown pieces
large props, eg furniture
rakes
rostra
scaffolding
soft drapes
stairs
treads
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:
safe and correct use of painting techniques which result in scenic art which meets production requirements
knowledge of the properties of paints and equipment used in scenic art and the associated safety issues.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
practical demonstration of skills through the production of a piece of scenic art using nominated painting techniques.
Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
direct observation of the candidate using particular techniques
evaluation of scenic art pieces produced by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of applications of different techniques
review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment of this unit requires access to:
painting materials, tools and equipment used for scenic art
a workspace in which scenic art can be produced.
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:
safe and correct use of painting techniques which result in scenic art which meets production requirements
knowledge of the properties of paints and equipment used in scenic art and the associated safety issues.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
practical demonstration of skills through the production of a piece of scenic art using nominated painting techniques.
Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
direct observation of the candidate using particular techniques
evaluation of scenic art pieces produced by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of applications of different techniques
review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment of this unit requires access to:
painting materials, tools and equipment used for scenic art
a workspace in which scenic art can be produced.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI183 | CUASCE301 | Paint scenic art elements | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D194 | CUF30307 | Certificate III in Scenery and Set Construction | Qualification |