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Design props

Design props

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAPRP511
State Code
ODE75
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret creative briefs and develop prop designs for productions in the screen, media, entertainment and events industries. The unit applies to those who 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 Determine production concepts through analysis of performance outlines
  • 1.2 Discuss prop requirements with required personnel
  • 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 Source and analyse credible information sources that may inform the design process
  • 2.2 Consider the impact and potential of new and emerging technologies when informing design concepts
  • 2.3 Collect, collate and adapt materials to develop initial design concepts
  • 2.4 Obtain copyright clearance for material as required
3. Generate and assess ideas
  • 3.1 Generate a range of design ideas that respond to briefs
  • 3.2 Discuss ideas with required personnel and seek contributions of ideas to initial concepts
  • 3.3 Reflect on and appraise ideas for budget and time implications, technical feasibility, and suitability to meet brief
4. Develop and document designs
  • 4.1 Monitor additional or changed requirements to design process and discuss changes with required personnel
  • 4.2 Reach agreement with required personnel on artistic interpretation of design
  • 4.3 Evaluate initial concepts and select approach that is most appropriate to project specifications and constraints
  • 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 required personnel in an appropriate format
  • 5.2 Participate in initial and ongoing evaluations of designs and construction plans based on discussion outcomes
  • 5.3 Agree to final designs and produce accurate and comprehensive documentation to support implementation in line with production schedules
  • 5.4 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
WI172 CUAPRP501 Design props Unit of competency