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Make costumes
Make costumes
Unit of competency
National Code
CUFCOS401A
CUFCOS401A
State Code
D1097
D1097
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/03/2012
Field of Education
030107 - Garment Making
Original Release Date
09/03/2012
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to make costumes for performances in the screen, media and entertainment industries.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
Make and grade patterns for costumes
- 1. Confirm and discuss costume making requirements and facilities with relevant personnel and with reference to production documentation
- 2. Select appropriate grade plans or grade rule tables
- 3. Produce or adjust patterns to required specifications
- 4. Grade patterns manually or by computer, adjusting design, maintaining accuracy and shape, notches and other design requirements
- 5. Check patterns for accuracy and make adjustments as required
- 6. Store patterns according to workplace procedures
Lay up and cut work
- 7. Establish the required quantity of fabrics and other materials to minimise wastage
- 8. Check materials for quality, faults, width, selvedges, dye lot and marking requirements
- 9. Identify and assemble base and outer fabrics
- 10. Lay up base and self fabrics and check alignment as necessary to ensure conformance with specifications
- 11. Cut materials to meet requirements of patterns
- 12. Prepare fabric base and mount fabrics, as necessary, to achieve required stiffening or support effect
Sew costumes
- 13. Pin or sew fabric pieces and linings and hang, as appropriate, in readiness for assembly
- 14. Make adjustments and alterations to meet performers' requirements and construction specifications
- 15. Use appropriate techniques and equipment to sew costume pieces together to form whole costumes and attach required trimmings, fasteners and decorations
- 16. Press finished costumes according to requirements
- 17. Seek feedback from relevant personnel on costumes and participate in costume fittings with performers as required
Finish costumes
- 18. Make final adjustments to costumes after fitting sessions with performers
- 19. Press and finish costumes according to production requirements
- 20. Correctly label and code costumes for identification during productions
- 21. During productions, make alterations as required to ensure performers are comfortable and the correct costume look is maintained
- 22. Complete relevant documentation according to workplace procedures
- 23. Participate in evaluation sessions about costume aspects of productions and note areas for future improvement
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.
Costumes may include:
accessories
basic styles, e.g.:
pants
shorts
skirts
blouses
contemporary wear
corsetry
costume jewellery
dance wear
female, male, child and animal costumes
millinery
padding
pre-production toiles
tailored costumes
undergarments.
Facilities may include:
dressing-rooms
fitting rooms
furniture and equipment
production space
storage units and space.
Relevant personnel may include:
costume designer
costume maker
costume production staff
director
make-up and hair personnel
other specialist staff
performers
production manager
wardrobe department personnel
wardrobe supervisor/manager.
Documentation may include:
call sheets
computer generated
costume break-down lists
costume patterns
costume plots
descriptive costume checklists
manually written
manufacture schedules
manufacturer specifications/instructions
measurement charts
memos of instruction
operational/project plan
production schedules
running sheets
scripts.
Specifications may include:
costume and undergarment requirements
ease allowances
gender and figure proportions
performance requirements.
Materials may include:
cutting blades
fabric
fasteners
haberdashery
pattern paper
solutions
thread
trim.
Techniques may include:
cutting
hand sewing
machining
tailoring.
Equipment may include:
clothing storage and transportation bag
coat hangers
conversion tables
cutting boards and tables
dressmaker's dummies
dyeing facilities
glue guns
hand-held cutting machines
hanging racks
industrial or domestic irons, presses and steamers
laundry facilities, e.g. washing machines, dryers
measuring tapes
overlockers
portable or fixed sewing machines, industrial or domestic
scissors and cutters
spray guns
tools, e.g. wire cutters, hammers, pliers
wardrobe base: studio/location or production office.
Finishing may include:
fitting trims
fitting fasteners
hemming costumes.
Productions may include:
commercials
documentaries
feature films
filmed events or performances
live or prerecorded television productions
live performances
music video
short films
television productions
theatrical productions.
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.
Costumes may include:
accessories
basic styles, e.g.:
pants
shorts
skirts
blouses
contemporary wear
corsetry
costume jewellery
dance wear
female, male, child and animal costumes
millinery
padding
pre-production toiles
tailored costumes
undergarments.
Facilities may include:
dressing-rooms
fitting rooms
furniture and equipment
production space
storage units and space.
Relevant personnel may include:
costume designer
costume maker
costume production staff
director
make-up and hair personnel
other specialist staff
performers
production manager
wardrobe department personnel
wardrobe supervisor/manager.
Documentation may include:
call sheets
computer generated
costume break-down lists
costume patterns
costume plots
descriptive costume checklists
manually written
manufacture schedules
manufacturer specifications/instructions
measurement charts
memos of instruction
operational/project plan
production schedules
running sheets
scripts.
Specifications may include:
costume and undergarment requirements
ease allowances
gender and figure proportions
performance requirements.
Materials may include:
cutting blades
fabric
fasteners
haberdashery
pattern paper
solutions
thread
trim.
Techniques may include:
cutting
hand sewing
machining
tailoring.
Equipment may include:
clothing storage and transportation bag
coat hangers
conversion tables
cutting boards and tables
dressmaker's dummies
dyeing facilities
glue guns
hand-held cutting machines
hanging racks
industrial or domestic irons, presses and steamers
laundry facilities, e.g. washing machines, dryers
measuring tapes
overlockers
portable or fixed sewing machines, industrial or domestic
scissors and cutters
spray guns
tools, e.g. wire cutters, hammers, pliers
wardrobe base: studio/location or production office.
Finishing may include:
fitting trims
fitting fasteners
hemming costumes.
Productions may include:
commercials
documentaries
feature films
filmed events or performances
live or prerecorded television productions
live performances
music video
short films
television productions
theatrical productions.
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
Evidence of the following is essential:
making of costumes that meet production requirements and demonstrate an ability to:
make and grade patterns
lay up and cut work
sew and finish costumes
meet deadlines
collaborative approach to work
attention to detail.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
practical demonstration of skills through the making of a range of costumes for at least two productions
access to materials and equipment as listed in the range statement
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required
use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
evaluation of costumes made by the candidate to determine whether production requirements have been met and correct procedures followed
observation of the candidate during fitting sessions with performers to assess communication and problem solving skills
written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUFCOS402A Construct costume components
LMTFD4011A Cut fabrics for prototype design
LMTFD4013A Grade 2D patterns.
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
Evidence of the following is essential:
making of costumes that meet production requirements and demonstrate an ability to:
make and grade patterns
lay up and cut work
sew and finish costumes
meet deadlines
collaborative approach to work
attention to detail.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
practical demonstration of skills through the making of a range of costumes for at least two productions
access to materials and equipment as listed in the range statement
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required
use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
evaluation of costumes made by the candidate to determine whether production requirements have been met and correct procedures followed
observation of the candidate during fitting sessions with performers to assess communication and problem solving skills
written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUFCOS402A Construct costume components
LMTFD4011A Cut fabrics for prototype design
LMTFD4013A Grade 2D patterns.
No information
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D205 | CUF50507 | Diploma of Costume for Performance | Qualification |
| D199 | CUF40507 | Certificate IV in Costume for Performance | Qualification |