Required skills

initiative and flexibility in the context of

finding creative solutions to problems associated with constructing and finishing costumes to meet production requirements

making adjustments to costumes after dress parades

problem solving skills in the context of making costumes that fit and can be worn comfortably during productions

communication literacy and teamwork skills sufficient to

research analyse and breakdown scripts

do character and costume breakdowns

document plans for the realisation of costumes

source and evaluate materials and components

provide leadership to a costume production team

communicate effectively with performers during costume fitting sessions

complete workplace documentation

planning and organising skills sufficient to

develop and work to a project plan

organise the construction of costumes in a logical sequence

technical skills sufficient to

use a variety of machinery and equipment to make costumes

use computer applications in the context of producing a project plan and associated documentation

selfmanagement skills sufficient to

work under pressure and meet deadlines

keep fitting appointments with performers

follow manufacturer specifications and enterprise policies and procedures

numeracy skills sufficient to measure materials and fit costumes and keep within agreed budgets

Required knowledge

industry knowledge including

structure of the relevant industry sector

roles and responsibilities of personnel in the relevant industry sector

broad understanding of the artistic and technical elements of productions

specialist costume construction requirements for a range of performance genres

protocols and techniques in relation to fitting performers

welldeveloped understanding of the properties of different fabrics and costume components

principles and techniques of costume design and construction

purpose and timing of costume parades

techniques for making alterations to costumes

OHS procedures as they relate to the safe use of equipment and materials to make 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

realisation of a costume for a performance or production that involves the development of a plan that

includes critical milestones to ensure that production deadlines are met

demonstrates an ability to do script and costume breakdowns

meets costume requirements for a performance or production

documents costume studio processes to be followed

demonstrates attention to detail

observance of protocols when measuring and fitting performers

ability to meet deadlines

collaborative approach to work

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

practical demonstration of the application of costume studio processes through the realisation of a costume for a specific character

access to a costume studio

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 realisation plans developed by the candidate to determine whether production requirements have been met and correct procedures followed

evaluation of costumes at a dress rehearsal to determine whether the production brief has been met

evaluation of a project involving the realisation of a costume for a performance or production to determine whether the candidate has successfully managed all stages of the process

observation of the candidate during fitting sessions with performers to assess communication and problem solving skills and to determine whether correct protocols have been observed

written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit

Guidance information for assessment

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

CUFCOSA Design costumes

CUFCOS504A Design costumes

CUECOSA Coordinate costume manufacture

CUECOS405A Coordinate costume manufacture.

Costumes may include:

Relevant personnel may include:

Production documentation may include:

Production genre may include:

Costume studio processes may include:

Trials may include: