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CUACOS509
Design costumes

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design costumes for screen, media and entertainment industry productions.

It applies to individuals who research costume styles, designs and construction methods relevant to the production’s era. They design original costumes and oversee purchase and adaptation of ready-made outfits. They work with a high degree of autonomy and are also members of a creative production team, working closely with directors and other designers.

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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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Interpret creative briefs

1.1 Analyse performance outlines or scripts to determine overall production concepts

1.2 Participate in preliminary concept meetings with relevant personnel to clarify costume design requirements and timelines

1.3 Identify factors that may impact the design process, including safety and copyright considerations

1.4 Refer to production documentation and itemise elements to be addressed during the design phase

2. Conduct research

2.1 Access reference material that may inform the design process

2.2 Analyse reference materials in context of design projects

2.3 Consider the impact and potential of new and emerging technologies on the design process

2.4 Collect, collate and adapt materials to develop initial design concepts

2.5 Organise research material for ease of access by relevant personnel during the design process

3. Generate and assess ideas

3.1 Generate a range of costume design ideas in response to briefs and provide creative solutions to design issues

3.2 Assess ideas and collaborate with relevant personnel to maximise contribution of ideas to initial concepts

3.3 Appraise ideas, taking into account available budgets, technical feasibility and creative requirements

4. Develop and document designs

4.1 Collaborate with relevant personnel and incorporate additional requirements and ideas into design development

4.2 Consult with relevant personnel and agree on artistic interpretation

4.3 Discuss and evaluate initial concepts and select the most appropriate approach, taking into account budgets and research findings

4.4 Develop costume designs from initial concepts ensuring production and design factors are taken into account

4.5 Organise or undertake testing and experimentation with selected costume designs and adjust as required

4.6 Record the design development processes

5. Finalise designs

5.1 Prepare and present draft costume construction plans and specifications to relevant personnel in an appropriate format

5.2 Discuss and evaluate designs presented

5.3 Negotiate and agree to modifications and amend designs as required

5.4 Produce documentation to support implementation of designs

5.5 Present final designs, plans and specifications within agreed timelines and confirm production requirements have been met

5.6 Reflect on own role in the design process and note areas for future improvement

Evidence of the ability to:

clarify creative requirements for costumes in consultation with production personnel

interpret production documentation to identify issues to be considered in the design phase, including deadlines

undertake and document research to inform the design process

develop and discuss a range of design ideas and concepts to meet costume design requirements

develop and document costume designs that take account of production factors

use effective communication and negotiation skills to finalise costume designs

prepare costume construction plans and supporting documentation to facilitate design implementation.

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 the role of costume design within overall artistic direction of productions

explain how production scheduling affects the design process

outline how the role of costume designers can change depending on the nature of productions and personnel involved

explain intellectual property issues to be taken into account when designing costumes

describe how research informs the costume design process

outline techniques for breaking down scripts and how script breakdowns are used in the costume design process

explain how budgets can affect the costume design process

outline construction methods and implementation issues associated with realising costume designs

identify typical problems that may arise in context of designing costumes, and briefly describe solutions

describe typical formats and techniques for documenting costume designs

outline safety issues to be taken into account when designing costumes.

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:

scripts and production documentation

productions that require design of costumes

research materials.

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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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Interpret creative briefs

1.1 Analyse performance outlines or scripts to determine overall production concepts

1.2 Participate in preliminary concept meetings with relevant personnel to clarify costume design requirements and timelines

1.3 Identify factors that may impact the design process, including safety and copyright considerations

1.4 Refer to production documentation and itemise elements to be addressed during the design phase

2. Conduct research

2.1 Access reference material that may inform the design process

2.2 Analyse reference materials in context of design projects

2.3 Consider the impact and potential of new and emerging technologies on the design process

2.4 Collect, collate and adapt materials to develop initial design concepts

2.5 Organise research material for ease of access by relevant personnel during the design process

3. Generate and assess ideas

3.1 Generate a range of costume design ideas in response to briefs and provide creative solutions to design issues

3.2 Assess ideas and collaborate with relevant personnel to maximise contribution of ideas to initial concepts

3.3 Appraise ideas, taking into account available budgets, technical feasibility and creative requirements

4. Develop and document designs

4.1 Collaborate with relevant personnel and incorporate additional requirements and ideas into design development

4.2 Consult with relevant personnel and agree on artistic interpretation

4.3 Discuss and evaluate initial concepts and select the most appropriate approach, taking into account budgets and research findings

4.4 Develop costume designs from initial concepts ensuring production and design factors are taken into account

4.5 Organise or undertake testing and experimentation with selected costume designs and adjust as required

4.6 Record the design development processes

5. Finalise designs

5.1 Prepare and present draft costume construction plans and specifications to relevant personnel in an appropriate format

5.2 Discuss and evaluate designs presented

5.3 Negotiate and agree to modifications and amend designs as required

5.4 Produce documentation to support implementation of designs

5.5 Present final designs, plans and specifications within agreed timelines and confirm production requirements have been met

5.6 Reflect on own role in the design process and note areas for future improvement

Evidence of the ability to:

clarify creative requirements for costumes in consultation with production personnel

interpret production documentation to identify issues to be considered in the design phase, including deadlines

undertake and document research to inform the design process

develop and discuss a range of design ideas and concepts to meet costume design requirements

develop and document costume designs that take account of production factors

use effective communication and negotiation skills to finalise costume designs

prepare costume construction plans and supporting documentation to facilitate design implementation.

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 the role of costume design within overall artistic direction of productions

explain how production scheduling affects the design process

outline how the role of costume designers can change depending on the nature of productions and personnel involved

explain intellectual property issues to be taken into account when designing costumes

describe how research informs the costume design process

outline techniques for breaking down scripts and how script breakdowns are used in the costume design process

explain how budgets can affect the costume design process

outline construction methods and implementation issues associated with realising costume designs

identify typical problems that may arise in context of designing costumes, and briefly describe solutions

describe typical formats and techniques for documenting costume designs

outline safety issues to be taken into account when designing costumes.

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:

scripts and production documentation

productions that require design of costumes

research materials.

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
Analyse performance outlines or scripts to determine overall production concepts 
Participate in preliminary concept meetings with relevant personnel to clarify costume design requirements and timelines 
Identify factors that may impact the design process, including safety and copyright considerations 
Refer to production documentation and itemise elements to be addressed during the design phase 
Access reference material that may inform the design process 
Analyse reference materials in context of design projects 
Consider the impact and potential of new and emerging technologies on the design process 
Collect, collate and adapt materials to develop initial design concepts 
Organise research material for ease of access by relevant personnel during the design process 
Generate a range of costume design ideas in response to briefs and provide creative solutions to design issues 
Assess ideas and collaborate with relevant personnel to maximise contribution of ideas to initial concepts 
Appraise ideas, taking into account available budgets, technical feasibility and creative requirements 
Collaborate with relevant personnel and incorporate additional requirements and ideas into design development 
Consult with relevant personnel and agree on artistic interpretation 
Discuss and evaluate initial concepts and select the most appropriate approach, taking into account budgets and research findings 
Develop costume designs from initial concepts ensuring production and design factors are taken into account 
Organise or undertake testing and experimentation with selected costume designs and adjust as required 
Record the design development processes 
Prepare and present draft costume construction plans and specifications to relevant personnel in an appropriate format 
Discuss and evaluate designs presented 
Negotiate and agree to modifications and amend designs as required 
Produce documentation to support implementation of designs 
Present final designs, plans and specifications within agreed timelines and confirm production requirements have been met 
Reflect on own role in the design process and note areas for future improvement 

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