List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for block construction | 1.1 Research changing fashion silhouettes and identify major milestone in Western history 1.2 Identify silhouettes for which blocks are to be constructed in consultation with relevant personnel 1.3 Take and record measurements of dress form or performers over relevant underpinnings or corsetry 1.4 Determine appropriate block construction method and timelines for completion |
2. Develop period blocks | 2.1 Produce original period blocks to specified sizes 2.2 Test toile blocks and record adjustments 2.3 Transfer adjustments from toiles to construction 2.4 Retest patterns in toile form to confirm fit and silhouette 2.5 Seek expert advice as required to resolve problems that arise during production and testing 2.6 Follow workplace safety procedures when constructing blocks and sewing toiles |
3. Finalise blocks | 3.1 Transfer adjustments from retest to construction and patterns 3.2 Finalise patterns in accordance with production schedules 3.3 Label block patterns 3.4 Complete documentation according to enterprise procedures |
Evidence of the ability to:
research historical clothing styles relevant to costumes required for productions
take accurate body measurements of performers
prepare a dress form or dressmaker’s dummy according to body size and measurements
construct period block patterns to fit an individual
use taken measurements to construct blocks that meet the silhouette of chosen periods
conduct test fittings in toile form
resolve problems associated with constructing pattern blocks to accurately reflect style of chosen periods.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
outline roles and responsibilities of personnel involved in constructing period costumes
explain techniques for constructing blocks for period costumes to fit people of different sizes
describe characteristics of fashion silhouettes from different times in Western history
explain how alterations are made to basic blocks
identify typical problems that arise in the context of constructing blocks for period costumes and briefly describe solutions
describe work health and safety procedures that apply to using equipment for making patterns and toiles.
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:
sources of information about period costumes
materials and equipment to construct blocks for period costumes.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.