Elements and Performance Criteria
- Determine props requirements
- Correctly interpret the props production schedule, props specifications, lists and scale drawings
- Liaise with relevant personnel to confirm the props production requirements
- Contemplate and consider props construction methods and techniques to ensure that correct visual interpretation of the production requirements is met through close liaison with relevant personnel
- Prepare for props production
- Ensure that props construction meets the aesthetic requirements and provides the correct visual interpretation of the production requirements
- Determine the accurate measurements for the construction of the props item and make any alterations to the design scale drawings
- Select and prepare the required equipment, tools and materials in accordance with the design and specification requirements
- Determine the appropriate methods and techniques to be used for the production of the prop, in accordance with the design and specification requirements
- Make props
- Participate in ongoing discussions with appropriate personnel throughout the construction process, to ensure props design requirements are met
- Construct the props items using the selected materials, construction techniques and finishes
- Follow appropriate safety procedures throughout the construction process in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements
- Participate in any ongoing production technique trials to establish the best results during the production of the props items, including: colour mixes, textures, materials, construction techniques, construction of prototypes and painting styles
- Correctly label and code all partially finished props items for identification during the production phase
- Store the partially finished props items during the production phase to avoid loss or damage
- Finish and check mixed media props
- Complete required fireproofing in accordance with occupational and public health and safety legislation requirements
- Liaise with relevant personnel to evaluate and check the props items for accuracy and compliance with design and production specification requirements
- Identify and make any necessary adjustments in accordance with discussions, making accurate changes to relevant documentation
- Correctly label and code all props elements for identification during the production
- Store the props in accordance with organisational procedures
- Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and materials in accordance with relevant workplace and safety requirements