Required skills

literacy skills sufficient to interpret production documentation

numeracy skills sufficient to calculatemix quantities

Required knowledge

range of materials used in scenic art including paints and cloths

capabilities of equipment used in scenic art as specified in the Range Statement

legislative and organisational occupational health and safety standards including safe handling of hazardous materials

colour mixing techniques

major painting styles such as cubism surrealism impressionism and a basic knowledge of architectural styles features and finishes

colour theory line dimension chiaroscuro depth and their application

painting techniques such as water colour technique and opaque technique

the behaviour of various materials finishes painting techniques and colours under lighting

general knowledge of the properties of materials used in set construction

the application and properties of a range of paints and media used in scenic art realisation

the properties and characteristics of a variety of materials before and after art finishing

ways of adapting and combining techniques and materials to achieve different scenic art effects

environmental issues associated with tools and materials used in scenic art

awareness of copyright moral rights and intellectual property issues and legislation

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 produce full scale scenic art to meet specific production needs

application of a range of painting techniques to produce varied effects

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for

practical demonstration of skills through the production of multiple full scale scenic art elements which require different effects to be achieved

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 painting techniques to produce scenic art

evaluation of scenic art produced by the candidate in terms of quality of finish and meeting of design requirements

oral and written questioning to assess knowledge of art styles techniques and safety issues

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

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

painting equipment and materials used in scenic art

scenic art design specifications

Relevant personnel may include:

Methods and techniques within this unit could be quite broad in nature and may include:

Scenic art elements may include:

Materials used may include:

Equipment may include:

Legal and safety requirements may include: