Required skills

planning and organising skills sufficient to

meet deadlines

undertake research to inform the design process and systematically organise research materials

problem solving skills in the context of ensuring that all costumes meet performers requirements and specifications

communication literacy and teamwork skills sufficient to

interpret and clarify written proposals andor creative briefs

work collaboratively in a team environment

present ideas for the design of costumes for discussion and feedback from team members

reach agreement with relevant personnel on final costume designs

consult with production personnel about costume design and construction issues to ensure creative and technical production requirements are met

produce detailed costume design and construction documentation

initiative enterprise and creativity in the context of

creating and refining costume design concepts

thinking laterally when developing concepts

undertaking background research to inform the design process

maintaining design integrity

technical skills sufficient to

use the internet for research

use standard word processing packages

drawsketch in the context of designing costumes

numeracy skills sufficient to interpret budgets

selfmanagement skills sufficient to

work under pressure

provide timely advice and documentation

Required knowledge

role of costume design within the overall artistic direction of productions

the production scheduling process and its interrelationship with the design process

role of costume designers and how this may differ depending upon the production and relationship with other designers and production personnel

relationship between different design elements eg costume sets lighting props sound

copyright moral rights and intellectual property legislation in relation to costume design

ethical standards and protocols for designers working in the screen media and entertainment industries

the formal principles and elements of design and their relevance to costume design

research skills in relation to costume design including creative interpretation and adaptation

principles and techniques of design and script breakdown

sources and availability of materials and equipment used in costume design

costing and budgeting techniques for costume design

current and emerging technologies available to costume designers

construction methods and implementation issues associated with the realisation of costume designs

issues and challenges that arise in the context of designing costumes

typical formats and techniques for documenting costume designs

OHS standards as they relate to the process of designing costumes

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

documented costume designs that demonstrate an ability to

take production environment and constraints into account

meet creative requirements of productions

undertake research to inform the design process

meet deadlines

effective communication and negotiation skills in the context of finalising costume designs

collaborative approach to work

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

practical demonstration of skills through a range of costume design assignments for at least two productions

access to productions that require the design of costumes

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 design documentation prepared by the candidate to determine whether production requirements have been met

observation of the candidate presenting costume designs to colleagues for discussion to assess candidates communication and negotiation skills

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 developing and realising creative concepts

review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

Guidance information for assessment

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

BSBDESA Interpret and respond to a design brief

BSBDES402A Interpret and respond to a design brief

CUEINDB Research and evaluate theatrical references to inform industry practice

CUEIND02B Research and evaluate theatrical references to inform industry practice

CUFCOSA Realise costumes

CUFCOS505A Realise costumes.

Relevant personnel may include:

Costumes may include:

Factors may include:

Documentation may include:

References may include:

Records may include: