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CUFSFX401A
Create special effects items
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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
The construction of physical special effects is related to the construction of props and other elements of sets for productions. However, the scale and nature of special effects items can vary quite dramatically - from models and miniatures to electronic devices to animatronics and creatures.
Specialist electronic or engineering skills may be required to complete items, so the ability to work cooperatively on projects is essential. This work is usually undertaken with some supervision and guidance.
Skills associated with creating digital visual effects are covered in:
CUFANM402A Create digital visual effects.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to construct physical special effects items for productions in the screen, media and entertainment industries.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
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