Required skills

communication and literacy skills sufficient to

work effectively as a team member advising on costume continuity issues

deal with conflict situations that arise on set with regard to costume continuity issues

communicate tactfully and respectfully with performers while assisting with dressing

interpret scripts and production schedules

complete continuity documentation

selfmanagement skills sufficient to

work under pressure and to deadlines

make required adjustments to costumes quickly and accurately during production

analytical and planning skills sufficient to

record costume continuity details for performers

accurately assess continuity of performers costumes throughout productions

initiative and enterprise in the context of anticipating and addressing problems that arise on set with regard to costume continuity

technical skills sufficient to

use a digital stills camera to take continuity photographs

use standard word processing database and spreadsheet applications in the context of maintaining continuity documentation

Required knowledge

production etiquette and protocols

continuity conventions including

directionline of action

crossing the line

eyeline

types of shots

angles

position of camera

position of performer

script changes

visualisation and interpretation of creative and technical concepts sufficient to be able to coordinate all aspects of costume continuity

industry knowledge including

structure of the relevant industry sector

roles and responsibilities of production personnel

industry terminology

welldeveloped understanding of the costume elements of productions

administrative procedures and documentation associated with running a production

duty of care to colleagues and general public

OHS legislation and regulations

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

Evidence of the following is essential

ability to maintain continuity of performers costumes and accessories during productions

accurate documentation of costume continuity information

ability to work under pressure

collaborative approach to work

attention to detail

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

practical demonstration of skills through maintaining costume continuity for at least two productions

access to productions requiring a range of costume changes

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

evaluation of costume continuity documentation prepared by the candidate to determine whether production requirements have been met and correct procedures followed

observation of the candidate on set maintaining costume continuity

written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit and to evaluate the processes used in achieving costume continuity

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

CUECOSA Dress performers

CUECOS302A Dress performers

CUECOSA Modify repair and maintain costumes

CUECOS303A Modify, repair and maintain costumes

CUECOSC Apply art finishing

CUECOS02C Apply art finishing.

Continuity documentation may be:

Productions may include:

Continuity of appearance may include the exact reproduction of:

Costumes may include:

Relevant personnel may include:

Repairs may include:

Locations may include: