Assessor Resource

CUACOS304
Develop and apply knowledge of costume

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to research information about the history of costume, costume trends, the role of costume design in the production process.

Individuals undertaking this role would be required to use some discretion and judgement and operate within an established framework of plans and procedures under the supervision of personnel experienced in designing and making costumes.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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Elements

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Performance Criteria

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Research information on costume

1.1 Identify sources of information on the general aspects of costume history and its evolution

1.2 Use formal and informal research techniques to access information about costume, including the evolution of clothing styles for men, women and children

1.3 Comply with copyright requirements when accessing information

1.4 Organise research materials and findings for current and future use by self and others in a manner that is easy to access and cross reference

2. Link research to costume design and production needs

2.1 In consultation with relevant personnel, identify the costume research needs for specific productions with a focus on the link between costume design and other production aspects

2.2 Identify ways in which clothing styles and production methods may need to be adapted for production and performance requirements

2.3 Apply research findings in day-to-day work activities to enhance quality of own work performance

3. Maintain and update knowledge of costume trends

3.1 Identify and use opportunities to maintain, update and expand knowledge of costume

3.2 Incorporate updated knowledge into costume design and production activities

Evidence of the ability to:

research costume requirements to meet the needs of at least one production

apply a general knowledge of the history and evolution of clothing styles for men, women and children to all costume work activities.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.

To complete the unit requirements the individual must:

explain the role of costume in an overall production

explain how costumes for live performance may differ from costumes for screen productions

discuss history of costume development in the performing arts, both in Australia and internationally

describe the roles and responsibilities of different people in the costume design and production process and the differences between workplaces

describe the relationship between costume personnel and other production personnel

describe the differences between everyday garment construction and costume construction process

provide examples of sources of information on costume history and evolution.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to information about the history of costume, costume trends, the role of costume design and production processes.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Research information on costume

1.1 Identify sources of information on the general aspects of costume history and its evolution

1.2 Use formal and informal research techniques to access information about costume, including the evolution of clothing styles for men, women and children

1.3 Comply with copyright requirements when accessing information

1.4 Organise research materials and findings for current and future use by self and others in a manner that is easy to access and cross reference

2. Link research to costume design and production needs

2.1 In consultation with relevant personnel, identify the costume research needs for specific productions with a focus on the link between costume design and other production aspects

2.2 Identify ways in which clothing styles and production methods may need to be adapted for production and performance requirements

2.3 Apply research findings in day-to-day work activities to enhance quality of own work performance

3. Maintain and update knowledge of costume trends

3.1 Identify and use opportunities to maintain, update and expand knowledge of costume

3.2 Incorporate updated knowledge into costume design and production activities

Evidence of the ability to:

research costume requirements to meet the needs of at least one production

apply a general knowledge of the history and evolution of clothing styles for men, women and children to all costume work activities.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.

To complete the unit requirements the individual must:

explain the role of costume in an overall production

explain how costumes for live performance may differ from costumes for screen productions

discuss history of costume development in the performing arts, both in Australia and internationally

describe the roles and responsibilities of different people in the costume design and production process and the differences between workplaces

describe the relationship between costume personnel and other production personnel

describe the differences between everyday garment construction and costume construction process

provide examples of sources of information on costume history and evolution.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to information about the history of costume, costume trends, the role of costume design and production processes.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify sources of information on the general aspects of costume history and its evolution 
Use formal and informal research techniques to access information about costume, including the evolution of clothing styles for men, women and children 
Comply with copyright requirements when accessing information 
Organise research materials and findings for current and future use by self and others in a manner that is easy to access and cross reference 
In consultation with relevant personnel, identify the costume research needs for specific productions with a focus on the link between costume design and other production aspects 
Identify ways in which clothing styles and production methods may need to be adapted for production and performance requirements 
Apply research findings in day-to-day work activities to enhance quality of own work performance 
Identify and use opportunities to maintain, update and expand knowledge of costume 
Incorporate updated knowledge into costume design and production activities 

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