Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify the potential or need for new techniques and media
- Conduct research
- Undertake relevant research to identify the historical, cultural and other factors that might influence techniques or media
- Research, adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches from other practitioners with consideration of intellectual property, moral rights and copyright requirements
- Identify appropriate specialists who may be able to contribute to the overall realisation of scenic art elements
- Maintain references in an accessible form to allow for use by other colleagues as required
- Use research material to adapt styles for integration into scenic art production
- Experiment with scenic art techniques and different media
- Conduct or coordinate trials to establish the best ways in which the desired scenic art effect can be achieved, including experimentation with: colour mixes, textures, materials and painting styles
- Assess results of experimentation, balancing the need for creative effectiveness and cost practicality
- Select, adapt or introduce new materials, tools, equipment or technology for the achievement of different effects
- Liaise with colleagues to provide information on the results of experimentation and to make appropriate decisions on new techniques and media
- Set-up or coordinate specific resource requirements which arise from the use of different techniques in accordance with workplace requirements