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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify maintenance requirements
  2. Repair scenic art elements
  3. Undertake alterations of scenic art elements

Required Skills

Required skills

communication and teamwork skills sufficient to

liaise with relevant production personnel eg scenic art designer scenic artists and set construction crew

understand and carry out instructions and creative directions as required

complete routine workplace documentation

work effectively as a team member

literacy and numeracy skills sufficient to

accurately interpret scale drawings and measurements

account for minor expenditures eg petty cash

technical skills sufficient to

use a range of materials and hand and power tools to maintain scenic art cloths

apply a range of materials to scenic art elements eg paints and adhesives

selfmanagement and planning skills sufficient to

prioritise work tasks

work under pressure and meet deadlines

seek expert assistance when problems arise

label and store finished scenic art elements in an orderly manner

maintain a clean and safe work area

Required knowledge

industry knowledge including

roles and responsibilities of personnel involved in designing and realising productions

understanding the artistic and technical elements of productions

terminology associated with production scheduling

characteristics of a range of materialsused inscenic art including paints andcloths

scenic art design and construction processes

different types of construction materials and techniques

familiarity with storage and identification processes and systems

methods for the safe handling of hazardous materials

OHS standards as they apply to preparing and priming scenic art cloths

Evidence Required

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

organise and store scenic art elements in line with production requirements

demonstrate attention to detail when repairing maintaining and altering scenic art elements

follow directions and instructions

handle hazardous materials and equipment in a safe manner

collaborative approach to work

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

completion of scenic art maintenance tasks within typical workplace time constraints

access to the tools materials and equipment required to maintain scenic art cloths

access to productions requiring scenic art cloths

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

direct observation of the candidate repairing or altering scenic art cloths

inspection of scenic art cloths maintained by the candidate to determine whether correct procedures have been followed and production requirements have been met

written or oral 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

CUESCEB Apply a general knowledge of scenic art

CUESCE05B Apply a general knowledge of scenic art

CUFSCEA Prepare and prime scenic art cloths

CUFSCE201A Prepare and prime scenic art cloths.


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Production personnel may include:

scenic art designer

production designer

scenic art department personnel

scenic art supervisor and manager

scenic art production staff

props department personnel

head of department

director of photography

director

producer

technical director

floor manager

other technical/specialist staff.

Production requirements may include:

day and night

deadlines

hazardous situations

in a studio

on location - exterior

on location - interior

outside broadcast.

Scenic art elements may include:

backdrops

costumes

cycloramas

decorative walls

drops

flats

flooring and floor cladding

flown pieces

large props, e.g. furniture

lettering

models

murals

rakes

rostrums

scaffolding

signage

soft drapes

stairs

treads.

Productions may include:

animations

commercials

documentaries

feature films

filmed events

interactive media productions

live or pre-recorded productions of any type, e.g.:

music

drama

comedy

variety

sport

news and current affairs

game shows

forums or special events

live theatre and events

music videos

short films.

Faults may include:

breakages

chips

dirt

marks

rips

stains

weathering.

Materials may include:

adhesives

cleaning agents

cloths, including:

canvas

gauze

nessle

wool

silk

velour

synthetic fabrics

dyes

fire retardant

gaffer tape

nails and screws

primers

putties of various types

solvent-based paints

spare parts

texture mediums

water-based paints.

OHS regulations may include:

Australian Recommended Safety Code for Film and Television

commonwealth, state and territory OHS regulations

relevant local government construction rules and regulations

relevant national and international standards, guidelines and codes of practice, e.g. the Building Code of Australia.

Storage may include:

containers

offices

on location

refrigeration

shelving

temporary buildings

warehouses.

Documentation may include:

colour charts

computer generated

confirmation of receipt and dispatch notes

descriptive scenic art checklists

fault reports

manually written

manufacture schedules

manufacturer specifications and instructions

measurement charts

memos of instruction

paint colour formulas

production schedules

running sheets

scenic art breakdown lists

scenic art design

scenic art schedules and plans

sketches

stock orders

stock reports

technical drawings.

Equipment may include:

brushes

charcoal sticks

conversion tables

cutting boards and tables

dyeing facilities

glue guns

graining combs

hopper guns

measuring tapes

power tools

rollers

scissors and cutters

sponges

spray-guns

stamps

tacks

tools, e.g. wire cutters, hammers and pliers.