Required skills

numeracy skills sufficient to allow calculation of measurements including ratios and percentages

effective communication and interaction with performers and others during the preparation and making of costumes

Required knowledge

sources of information on period costume

the features of clothing styles from a selection of periods

use and properties such as weight pile grain and pattern shapes of the different fabrics materials and patterns which are regularly used in making period costumes

techniques for period block construction and modification for men women and children and for a selection of sizes

sources and suppliers of materials fabrics and trims typically used in period costume construction

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit

ability to create period costumes including corsetry and undergarments male costume female costume and preproduction toiles using techniques and materials specific to period costume

knowledge of costume styles and features from a range of historical periods these will vary depending on the job role

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for

practical demonstration of skills through the production of period costume for a nominated production

Method of assessment

Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge and might include

direct observation of the candidate using techniques particular to period costume construction

evaluation of period costumes produced by the candidate in relation to quality of construction

oral questioninginterview to assess knowledge of period costume styles and techniques particular to those styles

evaluation of drawingssketches or specifications developed by the candidate

third party reports and portfolios of evidence

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups eg people with disabilities and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English remote communities and those with interrupted schooling

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment of this unit requires access to

costume designs or specifications from which the candidate can work

materials and equipment used to produce period costumes

Research for period costume may include:

Period costumes generally refers to costumes from past eras and must include:

Research materials may include:

Adaptation of clothing styles for performance may require consideration of:

Relevant colleagues may include:

Performance requirements may relate to: