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

CUFCOS404A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Cut and drape costumes

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUFCOS404A - Cut and drape costumes
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to produce patterns for performance costumes using 2D and 3D methods.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 cutters making costumes for productions in the film, television and live theatre/entertainment industries apply the skills and knowledge described in this unit.Even though they usually work to briefs provided by costume designers, there is scope for costume cutters to be creative as they work on designs they are given. They need to be adept at interpreting sketches from costume designers, proportioning, and developing patterns through a combination of flat pattern making and construction, and pattern draping (moulage) of fabric onto a 3D dress form over corsetry and undergarments or underpinnings. Costume cutters also need to be familiar with a full range of sewing and finishing techniques.Costume cutting and draping at this level is usually undertaken with some supervision and guidance.Skills associated with more complex costume cutting and draping are covered in:CUFCOS503A Cut and drape complex period costumes.
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: Prepare for pattern cutting and draping of costumes
  • Confirm costume design and production requirements in consultation with relevant personnel
  • Prepare tools and equipment
  • Research and record relevant historical aspects of costume designs
  • Take and record performers' measurements
  • Identify special costume functional requirements of performers and performances and contribute ideas about the most effective way to achieve creative requirements
  • Document costume specifications
  • Produce a plan of action for pattern development
       
Element: Develop patterns for costumes.
  • Select appropriate method of pattern development
  • Proportion costume designs on dress stands
  • Use pattern blocks or muslin on dress forms to develop or drape patterns
  • Engineer costume patterns
  • Conduct test toile trials and fittings and make adjustments as required
  • Seek approvals/concurrence from costume supervisors or designers
  • Modify patterns according to toile
  • Finalise and label costume patterns
       
Element: Compile component requirements for costumes
  • Use patterns and design specifications to calculate accurate quantities of fabric and notions
  • Record requirements and quantities
  • Source requirements
  • Plan lay marker according to fabric dimensions
  • Spread fabrics according to plans
  • Place patterns on fabrics and cut according to cutting instructions
  • Compile cut pieces and components ready for construction
       


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

Evidence of the following is essential:

ability to interpret costume designs

ability to conduct research and apply findings to costume pattern development

making of patterns for costumes that meet design, production and performers' requirements and demonstrate an ability to:

develop patterns for costumes using flat pattern cutting

develop patterns for costumes by draping (moulage) methods

engineer patterns and conduct test trials on performers

ability to meet deadlines

collaborative approach to work

attention to accuracy and detail.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

practical demonstration of skills through the development of patterns for a variety of costume designs using a range of cutting and draping methods

access to tools and equipment as listed in the range statement

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 patterns and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance

evaluation of cutting and patterns made by the candidate to determine whether costume design requirements

observation of the candidate during pattern engineering and fitting sessions with performers to assess communication, analytical and problem solving skills

written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit have been met and correct procedures followed.

Guidance information for assessment

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

CUECOS12B Make costumes for dance and physical theatre

CUECOS10B Make period 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

planning and organising skills sufficient to follow a pattern development plan of action

self-management skills sufficient to:

work under pressure and meet deadlines

follow costume design specifications and enterprise policies and procedures

seek expert advice when problems arise

communication, literacy and teamwork skills sufficient to:

interpret production documentation, costume design specifications and instructions

conduct independent research to assist in the accurate interpretation of costume designs

work collaboratively as a member of a production team

communicate and negotiate with suppliers of costume components

communicate effectively with costume designers and performers during costume toile fitting sessions

write or communicate pattern cutting instructions

complete workplace documentation

initiative and flexibility in the context of:

contributing ideas about the most efficient way to cut and drape patterns for costumes to meet creative and construction requirements

making adjustments to costume toiles and patterns in response to trials

problem solving skills in the context of making costume patterns that meet costume design requirements

technical skills sufficient to:

use the basic principles of pattern development

pivoting

square blocking

contour sectioning

use computer applications in the context of producing or adjusting patterns

drape fabrics on a dress form to produce patterns (moulage)

numeracy skills sufficient to measure materials and estimate quantities

Required knowledge

industry knowledge, including:

protocols between costume cutters, costume supervisors, costume designers and performers

roles and responsibilities of personnel in the relevant industry sector

broad understanding of the artistic and technical elements of productions

relationship between costume designs and final patterns

well-developed understanding of the properties of different fabrics and their suitability for specified designs

principles and techniques of pattern cutting

pattern engineering

principles and techniques of costume construction

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

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:

costume cutter

costume designer

costume maker

costume production staff

director

make-up and hair personnel

other specialist staff

performers

production manager

wardrobe department personnel

wardrobe supervisor/manager.

Tools and equipment may include:

calico or muslin

cotton tape

cutting tables

dress forms/dressmaker's dummies

hand-held cutting machines

measuring tapes

pattern board/paper

pattern hooks

pattern making table

pen, pencil, rubber, pins

ruler

scissors and cutters

tracing wheel.

Costume designs may include:

child

contemporary designs

costumes that do not require elaborate underpinnings or structures

female

historical reproduction designs

male.

Costume functional requirements may include:

allowance for multiple sizing

comfort

durability

extra movement capabilities

production requirements

requirements for performance genre

safety.

Costume specifications may include:

costume and undergarment requirements

ease allowances

fabric and trim requirements

gender and figure proportions

performance requirements.

Plan of action may include:

determining fitting positions in relation to designs

schedule of fittings

selection of pattern development methods

sequencing of development.

Proportioning costume designs may include:

making a test toile for a performer and checking the design in 3D

seeking approvals from costume supervisor or designers before transferring 3D plans to flat patterns

transferring 3D placement to flat patterns

using a dress form/dress maker's dummy to position or place design lines in 3D.

Engineering may include:

adjusting and modifying pattern development

evaluating tests or trials

progressively testing parts of patterns or designs on a 3D form.

Costume patterns may include:

cardboard

computer generated

muslin/calico

paper.

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
Confirm costume design and production requirements in consultation with relevant personnel 
Prepare tools and equipment 
Research and record relevant historical aspects of costume designs 
Take and record performers' measurements 
Identify special costume functional requirements of performers and performances and contribute ideas about the most effective way to achieve creative requirements 
Document costume specifications 
Produce a plan of action for pattern development 
Select appropriate method of pattern development 
Proportion costume designs on dress stands 
Use pattern blocks or muslin on dress forms to develop or drape patterns 
Engineer costume patterns 
Conduct test toile trials and fittings and make adjustments as required 
Seek approvals/concurrence from costume supervisors or designers 
Modify patterns according to toile 
Finalise and label costume patterns 
Use patterns and design specifications to calculate accurate quantities of fabric and notions 
Record requirements and quantities 
Source requirements 
Plan lay marker according to fabric dimensions 
Spread fabrics according to plans 
Place patterns on fabrics and cut according to cutting instructions 
Compile cut pieces and components ready for construction 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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