Required skills

communication skills required to liaise with other production personnel on scenic art requirements

literacy skills sufficient to interpret production documentation and conduct research into special effects

numeracy skills sufficient to calculate quantities

Required knowledge

broad knowledge of the range of special effects which can be achieved in scenic art

techniques for the achievement of different types of special effect including relevant tools materials and equipment

safety and environmental issues and legislation associated with materials and equipment used to create effects

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

knowledge of a range of techniques which can be used to create different effects

ability to apply techniques to achieve the desired special effect

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for

practical demonstration of skills through the production of scenic art which requires the achievement of a special effect

interaction with others to reflect the collaborative nature of the process

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 to achieve special effects

evaluation of scenic art pieces created by the candidate

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of techniques materials and equipment

review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment of this unit requires access to

painting materials tools and equipment commonly used to create special effects for scenic art

a workspace in which scenic art can be produced

Special effects may include:

Relevant colleagues may include:

Appropriate research sources may include:

Scenic art equipment may include:

Scenic art may include: