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

CUESCE08B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Realise scenic art designs

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUESCE08B - Realise scenic art designs
Description This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret scenic art production schedules and realise scenic art designs. As such, it builds on the skills found in other units which focus on specific techniques, to encompass the realisation of a broad range of scenic art types. This unit also underpins units that focus on the use of experimentation to meet design requirements.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 Set designers or senior supervising scenic artists apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit. They are responsible for ensuring that all scenic art elements are created according to designs and ready for installation in performance spaces.This unit also has linkages to other scenic art units and units within the Visual Arts Craft and Design Training Package. Combined assessment and or training with some of those units may be appropriate.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites It is strongly recommended that this unit be assessed with or after the following units:CUESCE05B Apply a general knowledge of scenic artCUESCE06B Use scenic art painting techniques.
Competency Field Visual communication - scenic art
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Determine scenic art requirements
  • Correctly interpret the scenic art production schedule, scenic art specifications and lists
  • Liaise with relevant personnel to confirm the scenic art production requirements
  • Contemplate and consider scenic art methods and techniques to ensure that correct visual interpretation of the production requirements is met
       
Element: Prepare for scenic art production
  • Accurately project the design line drawings or draw to scale
  • Determine the appropriate methods and techniques to be used for the production of scenic art elements, in accordance with the design and specification requirements
  • Select and prepare the required equipment, tools, materials and paints in accordance with the design and specification requirements
  • Prepare paints in accordance with the design and specifications requirements, occupational health and safety procedures and environmental factors
       
Element: Realise scenic art
  • Paint and texture the scenic cloths and sets using the selected materials, techniques and painting styles
  • Participate in ongoing discussions with relevant personnel throughout the painting process, to ensure scenic art design requirements are met
  • Follow safety procedures during the construction process in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements
  • Participate in any ongoing production technique trials to establish the best results during the production of the scenic art elements, including: colour mixes, textures, materials and painting styles
  • Identify potential different approaches that may enhance the final outcome and incorporate these into the work process
       
Element: Finish and check scenic art
  • Fire proof scenic art elements in accordance with occupational and public health and safety legislative requirements
  • Liaise with relevant personnel to evaluate and check the scenic art elements for accuracy and compliance with design and production specification requirements
  • Identify and make any necessary adjustments in accordance with discussions, making accurate changes to relevant documentation
  • Correctly label and code all scenic art elements for identification during the production
  • Store the scenic art elements in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements for the specific type of work
  • Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and materials in accordance with relevant workplace and safety requirements
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 produce full scale scenic art to meet specific production needs

application of a range of painting techniques to produce varied effects.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for:

practical demonstration of skills through the production of multiple full scale scenic art elements which require different effects to be achieved.

Method of assessment

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

direct observation of the candidate using painting techniques to produce scenic art

evaluation of scenic art produced by the candidate in terms of quality of finish and meeting of design requirements

oral and written questioning to assess knowledge of art styles, techniques and safety issues

review of 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:

painting equipment and materials used in scenic art

scenic art design specifications.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

literacy skills sufficient to interpret production documentation

numeracy skills sufficient to calculate/mix quantities

Required knowledge

range of materials used in scenic art, including paints and cloths

capabilities of equipment used in scenic art as specified in the Range Statement

legislative and organisational occupational health and safety standards, including safe handling of hazardous materials

colour mixing techniques

major painting styles such as cubism, surrealism, impressionism and a basic knowledge of architectural styles, features and finishes

colour theory, line, dimension, chiaroscuro, depth, and their application

painting techniques such as water colour technique and opaque technique

the behaviour of various materials, finishes, painting techniques and colours under lighting

general knowledge of the properties of materials used in set construction

the application and properties of a range of paints and media used in scenic art realisation

the properties and characteristics of a variety of materials before and after art finishing

ways of adapting and combining techniques and materials to achieve different scenic art effects

environmental issues associated with tools and materials used in scenic art

awareness of copyright, moral rights and intellectual property issues and legislation

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.

Relevant personnel may include:

designer

head of department

supervisor

other scenic artists

Methods and techniques within this unit could be quite broad in nature and may include:

anti-clogging techniques for scenic gauzes

glazing

marbling

perspective

preparation

priming

scaling up drawings

stencilling, e.g. rollers and stamps

traditional scene painting techniques for canvas

transparent painting for silk and nessle cloths

velour and velvet painting techniques

woodgraining

Scenic art elements may include:

back drops

canvas

cycloramas

drops

flats

flooring and floor cladding, e.g.: tarkett

flown pieces

gauze

large props, e.g.: furniture

nessle

rakes

rostra

scaffolding

silk

soft drapes, e.g.: legs border

stairs

synthetic fabrics, e.g.: plastics

treads

velour

wool

Materials used may include:

adhesives

dyes

solvent-based paints

stains

texture mediums

water-based paints

Equipment may include:

brushes

sponges

spray guns

stamps

Legal and safety requirements may include:

fire proofing

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
Correctly interpret the scenic art production schedule, scenic art specifications and lists 
Liaise with relevant personnel to confirm the scenic art production requirements 
Contemplate and consider scenic art methods and techniques to ensure that correct visual interpretation of the production requirements is met 
Accurately project the design line drawings or draw to scale 
Determine the appropriate methods and techniques to be used for the production of scenic art elements, in accordance with the design and specification requirements 
Select and prepare the required equipment, tools, materials and paints in accordance with the design and specification requirements 
Prepare paints in accordance with the design and specifications requirements, occupational health and safety procedures and environmental factors 
Paint and texture the scenic cloths and sets using the selected materials, techniques and painting styles 
Participate in ongoing discussions with relevant personnel throughout the painting process, to ensure scenic art design requirements are met 
Follow safety procedures during the construction process in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements 
Participate in any ongoing production technique trials to establish the best results during the production of the scenic art elements, including: colour mixes, textures, materials and painting styles 
Identify potential different approaches that may enhance the final outcome and incorporate these into the work process 
Fire proof scenic art elements in accordance with occupational and public health and safety legislative requirements 
Liaise with relevant personnel to evaluate and check the scenic art elements for accuracy and compliance with design and production specification requirements 
Identify and make any necessary adjustments in accordance with discussions, making accurate changes to relevant documentation 
Correctly label and code all scenic art elements for identification during the production 
Store the scenic art elements in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements for the specific type of work 
Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and materials in accordance with relevant workplace and safety requirements 

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Assessment Cover Sheet

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