- CUEPRP501A - Conceive, develop and realise prop designs
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CUEPRP501A
Conceive, develop and realise prop designs
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Issue Date: April 2024
Props or set designers in the entertainment and screen and media industries apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit. They are responsible for undertaking the complete props design process, from initial conception of ideas to the final realisation of the design. As such the unit brings together the wide range of creative, technical and business skills required by props designer.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret the creative brief, develop and implement props designs for productions within the cultural industries.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
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Evidence Required
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Overview of assessment | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Evidence of the following is essential: ability to communicate and negotiate with a production team ability to develop and realise creative props design concepts which meet production requirements and constraints ability to project manage the design process ability to research, interpret and adapt design concepts. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure: access to a range of equipment as listed in the Range Statement access to production scripts/performance outlines on which designs can be based access to resources for the development and realisation of designs (including equipment, materials, financial and human resources) access to suitable venues for the realisation of productions access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required the use of culturally appropriate processes, and techniques appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed. |
Method of assessment | The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit: evaluation of props designs created by the candidate, including finished products/sketches oral questioning/interview aimed at evaluating the processes used by candidate in developing and realising the creative concept review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate. |
Guidance information for assessment | Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example: BSBCMM401A Make a presentation CUEDES04B Establish and refine a brief CUEDES05B Manage design realisation CUEFIN01C Develop a budget CUEFIN02C Manage a budget CUEIND02B Research and evaluate theatrical references to inform industry practice CUEPRP03B Apply a general knowledge of props construction CUESET04C Use research, innovation and experimentation to create props CUESET17B Develop props construction plans to meet design requirements CUETEM01C Coordinate production operations CUVCOR09B Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept FNSICGEN402B Participate in negotiations. |
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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Required skills |
communication skills sufficient to: collect and interpret creative information, scripts and images negotiate with and lead teams prepare/present reports and design briefs visualise and interpret creative concepts initiative and enterprise skills sufficient to: adapt props construction across styles, genres and art forms including film, television and live performance in dance, music, drama exercise a high level of creativity and ingenuity maintain design integrity literacy skills sufficient to interpret construction specifications numeracy skills sufficient to cost and budget for props design planning and organising skill sufficient to: access raw, part-processed and processed materials and components from a range of sources and suppliers and ascertaining their suitability manage information manage projects and budgets undertake production scheduling and human resource management undertake research in relation to production design, including creative interpretation and adaptation work under pressure, work to deadlines and manage time technical skills sufficient to: draw (including perspective and technical drawing) work with specialised materials |
Required knowledge |
art finishing methods such as breaking down, ageing, dyeing, stencilling, screen printing, painting, appliqué, beading, component application basic photography behaviour of materials, finishes, painting techniques and colours under lighting construction/manufacturing methods and implementation issues associated with the realisation of props designs copyright, moral rights and intellectual property legislation in relation to production design current and emerging technologies relevant to props design documentation formats used for props design ethical standards and protocols for designers working in the cultural industries expressive qualities of props as they relate to the nature of the work, the style of the production and the qualities of the performance principles and elements of design and their relevance to props designer principles and techniques of design and script breakdown production scheduling process and its interrelationship with the design process properties, application and durability of materials used for prop construction relationship between design elements (costume, sets, lighting, props, sound) role of props design within the overall artistic direction of a production role of the props designerand relationship with other production personnel sources and availability of materials/equipment for props design and construction testing finished and unfinished materials such as fabric, leather, vinyl, plastic, foam, latex, found objects, straw, paper, and cardboard |
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. | |
Relevant personnel may include: | choreographer costume production personnel designer director (art, photography, technical) floor manager performer producer production designer/manager props production personnel specialist/technical staff wardrobe department personnel wardrobe supervisor/manager |
Production may include: | animated productions commercials documentaries feature films filmed events or performances live or pre-recorded television productions music video short films television productions of any type (e.g. music, drama, comedy, variety, sport) |
Factors may include: | available expertise available resources (human, financial, physical) available technology budget director's approach/instructions level of assistance available during implementation and construction needs of other production areas regulations space/venue specifications or restrictions style/period/nature/scale of production timelines |
References may include: | collages computer databases contact with historical associations digital images libraries manual files models musical scores newspapers, reference books, journals, texts paintings and illustrations photographs scripts (adapted or original) sketches talking and listening to experts technical production drawings use of the internet watching documentary films and videos writings of the period |
Props may include: | cable controlled costume (armour, weapons, jewellery) electrically controlled equipment furniture hand props (food and beverage, blood, gore) mechanised pneumatically controlled pre-production prototypes special effects vehicles |
Accurate record of the design may include: | collages colour illustrations fabrics material swatches mock-ups models photographs plans (computer or manually generated) sample/prototype props sketches specifications technical drawings |
Construction plans may include: | construction materials: adhesives fabrics fasteners fibreglass leather masonite metal products (e.g. bars, tubes, sheets) mouldable materials moulded or cast metal paper products plaster plastics polystyrene thermoplastic timber/timber products construction techniques: ageing gluing metalwork (e.g. cutting, welding, brazing) moulding painting sculpting (and other shaping methods) woodworking |
Production requirements may include: | occupational, public health & safety requirements: commonwealth, state and territory OHS regulations local government construction legislation and regulation national and international standards, guidelines and codes of practice production environments: on location (interior, exterior) outside broadcast stage/theatre/venue studio |
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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 |
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| Analyse the performance outline/script to determine overall production concepts | |||
| Participate in preliminary concept meetings with relevant personnel to discuss the props requirements of the production | |||
| Identify all relevant factors which may determine and affect the design | |||
| Discuss and agree upon the role of designer in the production process | |||
| Identify and source references which may inform the design process | |||
| Critically analyse sources and references in the context of the current design project | |||
| Consider the impacts and potential of new and emerging technologies to inform the design | |||
| Collect, collate and adapt materials to develop initial design concepts | |||
| Generate a range of ideas for the design which respond sympathetically to the brief and provide creative solutions to technical issues | |||
| Discuss ideas and collaborate with relevant personnel to ensure contribution of ideas to the initial concept | |||
| Continuously reflect on and appraise ideas for implications on cost and time, technical feasibility, and suitability to meet the brief | |||
| Hold ongoing discussions with relevant personnel so that additional or changed requirements and new ideas are considered and incorporated during the development of the design | |||
| Ensure that agreement is reached with relevant personnel in relation to consistent artistic interpretation | |||
| Evaluate initial concepts and select the most appropriate approach, giving consideration to budget, research findings and ongoing reflection/discussion | |||
| Develop props designs from initial concepts ensuring: consistency with the style requirements of the script/production; research findings are incorporated; ideas are technically feasible and demonstrate awareness of parameters/resource constraints; and ideas demonstrate effective use of materials | |||
| Organise or undertake testing and experimentation with selected props designs | |||
| Develop an accurate record of the design, including all relevant information | |||
| Present draft props construction plans and specifications to relevant colleagues in an appropriate format | |||
| Participate in the initial and ongoing evaluation of the presented designs | |||
| Negotiate and agree to modifications to the design and undertake any necessary amendments | |||
| Agree to the final designs and produce accurate and comprehensive documentation to support implementation | |||
| Present final designs, plans and specifications to all relevant personnel and confirm that all production requirements have been met | |||
| Liaise with relevant personnel to ensure that all production requirements are met, quality standards are adhered to and work is undertaken within time, budget and technical constraints | |||
| Participate in meetings with performers to consult on designs | |||
| Participate in ongoing production meetings and evaluation of the designs | |||
| Ensure that any design modifications are agreed, noted and acted upon | |||
| Inform relevant personnel of design changes | |||
| Update any required documentation and record and file in accordance with enterprise requirements |
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