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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Make preparations for scenic art production
   • Liaise with supervisor to determine the nature of scenic art to be created
   • Correctly identify and select appropriate materials for scenic art production in accordance with instructions and the intended use for the piece
   • Calculate correct quantities of materials required and minimise waste where possible
   • Select appropriate equipment and tools in accordance with materials being used and type of scenic art
2. Complete tasks using scenic art tools, equipment and materials
   • Correctly and safely use techniques for the production of scenic art
   • Complete production processes in a logical manner
   • Follow appropriate safety procedures throughout the process in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements
   • Work cooperatively with other team members to ensure efficiency and quality in the production process
   • Identify any problems with processes promptly and take appropriate action within the scope of individual responsibility

Required Skills

Required skills

literacy skills sufficient to interpret production documentation and read product labels numeracy skills sufficient to calculate quantities of materials and take basic measurements

Required knowledge

the general scope of scenic art items that may be required for different types of production general understanding of the scenic art design process and how it relates to other production aspects the role of scenic art in theatre film TV and other contexts eg corporate general understanding of the range of equipment and techniques used in scenic art general knowledge of the range of materials used in scenic art including paints and cloths and their major properties and applications overview of basic colour theory safety and environmental issues and legislation associated with the production of scenic art

Evidence Required

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 safely use scenic art techniques materials and equipment knowledge of the properties and applications of different materials tools and equipment used in scenic art production
Context of and specific resources for assessment	The assessment context must provide for practical demonstration of skills through the use of techniques materials and equipment to contribute to scenic art 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 particular techniques tools and equipment review of items prepared by the candidate in terms of quality of finishreadiness for painting oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of materials and safety issues review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate
Guidance information for assessment	This unit requires access to materials tools and equipment commonly used in scenic art production a work space in which scenic art can be produced

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Range Statement

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.
Scenic art may include:	back drops construction of scenic art cloths cycloramas drops flats flooring and floor cladding flown pieces large props, e.g. furniture preparation and priming of materials rakes rostra scaffolding soft drapes stairs treads use of basic painting techniques
Materials may include:	adhesives dyes fire retardant primer solvent-based paints stains texture mediums water-based paints
Equipment may include:	brushes charcoal sticks cutting boards and tables dyeing facilities glue guns graining combs hammers hopper gun rollers scissors and cutters sponges spray guns stamps tacks tools, e.g. wire cutters, hammers, pliers

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