Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to research information about the history of costume, costume trends, the role of costume design in the production process.
Individuals undertaking this role would be required to use some discretion and judgement and operate within an established framework of plans and procedures under the supervision of personnel experienced in designing and making costumes.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Research information on costume | 1.1 Identify sources of information on the general aspects of costume history and its evolution 1.2 Use formal and informal research techniques to access information about costume, including the evolution of clothing styles for men, women and children 1.3 Comply with copyright requirements when accessing information 1.4 Organise research materials and findings for current and future use by self and others in a manner that is easy to access and cross reference |
2. Link research to costume design and production needs | 2.1 In consultation with relevant personnel, identify the costume research needs for specific productions with a focus on the link between costume design and other production aspects 2.2 Identify ways in which clothing styles and production methods may need to be adapted for production and performance requirements 2.3 Apply research findings in day-to-day work activities to enhance quality of own work performance |
3. Maintain and update knowledge of costume trends | 3.1 Identify and use opportunities to maintain, update and expand knowledge of costume 3.2 Incorporate updated knowledge into costume design and production activities |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
research costume requirements to meet the needs of at least one production
apply a general knowledge of the history and evolution of clothing styles for men, women and children to all costume work activities.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements the individual must:
explain the role of costume in an overall production
explain how costumes for live performance may differ from costumes for screen productions
discuss history of costume development in the performing arts, both in Australia and internationally
describe the roles and responsibilities of different people in the costume design and production process and the differences between workplaces
describe the relationship between costume personnel and other production personnel
describe the differences between everyday garment construction and costume construction process
provide examples of sources of information on costume history and evolution.
Assessment Conditions
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to information about the history of costume, costume trends, the role of costume design and production processes.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Learning | 3.1, 3.2 | Plans learning strategies to keep up-to-date with and incorporate industry developments and trends into costume production work |
Reading | 1.2 | Interprets information about costumes from a range of written sources |
Writing | 1.4 | Documents information gained from research |
Oral communication | 2.1 | Obtains information by listening and questioning |
Navigate the world of work | 1.3 | Obtains and uses information according to organisational requirements |
Interact with others | 2.1, 3.2 | Works collaboratively with a range of personnel involved in costume production work |
Get the work done | 1.2, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.2 | Adopts a methodical and logical approach to researching costume history and its evolution Assembles research findings on costumes in an easily accessible manner Applies problem-solving techniques to find the best way to adapt costume production methods to meet requirements Uses the internet as a research tool Uses standard word processing applications to document research findings |
Sectors
Visual communication - costume