• CUECOS12B - Make costumes for dance and physical theatre

Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CUECOS12B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Make costumes for dance and physical theatre

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUECOS12B - Make costumes for dance and physical theatre
Description This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to make costumes required for dance or any other performance that includes a high level of physical activity. As such it focuses on the particular knowledge, skills and techniques required to work with stretch fabrics and to adapt costumes for dance and other physical activities.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application Costume makers apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit. They could be working in a range of contexts - from large commercial productions in the entertainment and screen industries to amateur theatre.This unit has linkages to other costume units and combined assessment and/or training with those units may be appropriate, e.g.:CUECOS09B Develop and apply knowledge of costume.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Visual communication - costume
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Conduct research for dance and movement-wear
  • Undertake appropriate research to identify the historical, cultural and other factors that might influence styles, construction techniques and costume development in relation to dance and movement-wear
  • Analyse designs for dance and movement-wear, and identify the relationship between costumes and character portrayal and development
  • Gather various and appropriate research materials to develop knowledge of dance and movement-wear options
       
Element: Interpret brief for dance and movement-wear
  • Liaise with the relevant colleagues to confirm the dance and movement-wear requirements and gain approvals where required
  • Read and correctly interpret the costume production schedule, specifications and lists
  • Interpret design into practical plans for making dance and movement-wear in accordance with production requirements
       
Element: Prepare for construction of dance and movement-wear
  • Select materials and methods of costume construction in accordance with production requirements and the nature of the physical performance activity
  • Take and record accurate measurements of performers to ensure correct fitting of costumes
  • Correctly identify style and fabric characteristics which influence construction of dance and movement-wear and clarify any queries with relevant colleagues
  • Select appropriate grade plan or grade rule table
       
Element: Make and grade patterns for dance and movement-wear
  • Produce or adjust pattern to required specifications, ensuring that patterns comply with: gender and figure proportions and performance requirements
  • Grade pattern manually or by computer, adjusting design, maintaining accuracy and shape, notches, design proportion and other design requirements
  • Check pattern for accuracy and make any necessary adjustments
  • Store patterns in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Lay up and cut work for dance and movement-wear
  • Establish the required meterage of fabric and other materials to minimise wastage
  • Check materials for quality, faults, width, selvedges, dye, lot and marking requirements
  • Identify and assemble appropriate base and outer fabrics
  • Lay up base and self fabrics and check alignment as necessary to ensure conformance to specifications
  • Cut materials to meet requirements of the pattern
  • Prepare fabric base and mount fabrics, as necessary, to achieve required stiffening or support effect
       
Element: Sew and fit dance and movement-wear
  • Pin or sew fabric pieces and linings and hang, as appropriate, in readiness for assembly
  • Conduct fittings with performers and identify, record and action required adjustments and alterations
  • Sew costume pieces together to form the whole costume and attach all required trimmings, fasteners and decorations using appropriate techniques
  • Press finished costume in accordance with requirements
  • Identify modifications to character costume in consultation with performer/cast and/or designer, where necessary
       


Evidence Required

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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 create costumes for dance and physical theatre using techniques and materials specific to this type of costume

knowledge of the range and type of dance and movement-wear that may be required by a range of productions.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for:

practical demonstration of skills through the production of costumes for dance or physical theatre for a production.

Method of assessment

Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:

evaluation of dance/physical theatre costumes produced by the candidate in relation to quality of construction

oral questioning/interview to assess knowledge of dance/physical theatre costume range

evaluation of drawings/sketches or specifications developed by the candidate

portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups (e.g. 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:

costume designs or specifications from which the candidate can work

materials and equipment used to produce dance/physical theatre costumes.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

numeracy skills sufficient to allow calculation, including ratios and percentages

Required knowledge

sources of information on dance and movement-wear

the features of different types of dance and movement-wear

use and properties (such as weight, pile, grain, and pattern shapes) of the different fabrics, materials and patterns which are regularly used in making dance and movement-wear

techniques for working with stretch fabrics, including one-way and two-way stretch

techniques for adapting standard clothing items for dance or physical activity, including shirts, jackets, trousers, dresses and skirts

sources and suppliers of materials, fabrics and trims typically used in construction of dance and movement-wear

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.

Dance and movement-wear may include:

allovers

circus costumes

classical and contemporary items

leotards

standard items adapted for dance and physical theatre

stretch pants

tutus

Research materials for dance and movement-wear may include:

books

coloured design illustrations

digital images

film, video

photographs

sketches

technical drawings from other productions

the Internet

Relevant colleagues may include:

designers

performers

technical and production staff

Adaptation of clothing styles for performance may require consideration of:

budget and time constraints

components

construction methods

context

lighting

maintenance and storage

material types/constraints

performance demands

suitability to performers physique

Performance requirements may relate to:

nature of the physical activity, eg lifting in ballet

quick changes

continuity

lighting

special effects

use of body doubles/second cast

special considerations

use of harness on performer during performance

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Undertake appropriate research to identify the historical, cultural and other factors that might influence styles, construction techniques and costume development in relation to dance and movement-wear 
Analyse designs for dance and movement-wear, and identify the relationship between costumes and character portrayal and development 
Gather various and appropriate research materials to develop knowledge of dance and movement-wear options 
Liaise with the relevant colleagues to confirm the dance and movement-wear requirements and gain approvals where required 
Read and correctly interpret the costume production schedule, specifications and lists 
Interpret design into practical plans for making dance and movement-wear in accordance with production requirements 
Select materials and methods of costume construction in accordance with production requirements and the nature of the physical performance activity 
Take and record accurate measurements of performers to ensure correct fitting of costumes 
Correctly identify style and fabric characteristics which influence construction of dance and movement-wear and clarify any queries with relevant colleagues 
Select appropriate grade plan or grade rule table 
Produce or adjust pattern to required specifications, ensuring that patterns comply with: gender and figure proportions and performance requirements 
Grade pattern manually or by computer, adjusting design, maintaining accuracy and shape, notches, design proportion and other design requirements 
Check pattern for accuracy and make any necessary adjustments 
Store patterns in accordance with workplace procedures 
Establish the required meterage of fabric and other materials to minimise wastage 
Check materials for quality, faults, width, selvedges, dye, lot and marking requirements 
Identify and assemble appropriate base and outer fabrics 
Lay up base and self fabrics and check alignment as necessary to ensure conformance to specifications 
Cut materials to meet requirements of the pattern 
Prepare fabric base and mount fabrics, as necessary, to achieve required stiffening or support effect 
Pin or sew fabric pieces and linings and hang, as appropriate, in readiness for assembly 
Conduct fittings with performers and identify, record and action required adjustments and alterations 
Sew costume pieces together to form the whole costume and attach all required trimmings, fasteners and decorations using appropriate techniques 
Press finished costume in accordance with requirements 
Identify modifications to character costume in consultation with performer/cast and/or designer, where necessary 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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