Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop construction plans and specifications to meet prop requirements for productions in the screen, media, entertainment and events industries.
Individuals who apply these skills are expected to display a high level of initiative and judgement as they take a range of practical factors into account when planning the implementation of props designs.
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. Interpret designs | 1.1 Determine scope and nature of prop requirements with reference to production documentation 1.2 Identify which prop construction methods and techniques will lead to the best realisation of design concepts within budget constraints 1.3 Discuss potential practical construction problems with relevant personnel 1.4 Take account of potential solutions and develop creative responses to problems and limitations 1.5 Discuss and confirm construction requirements with relevant personnel |
2. Plan construction of props | 2.1 In the planning process, take account of production and performance issues that could impact on the way props are constructed 2.2 In the planning process, take account of safety and regulatory issues that may affect the way in which props can be used 2.3 Produce accurate specifications and drawings to a level of detail sufficient to guide the construction process 2.4 Identify materials, tools and equipment required to construct props and provide cost estimates as required |
3. Finalise prop construction plan | 3.1 Compile all information and drawings into final prop construction plans 3.2 Ensure that plans meet aesthetic requirements and provide an appropriate visual interpretation of props 3.3 Reach agreement on plans and communicate practical details for prop construction to relevant personnel in a timely fashion in order to meet deadlines and manage workflow efficiently |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
translate design concepts into creative and workable plans to construct props for at least two productions
communicate effectively with designers and creative personnel
develop accurate specifications and drawings as the basis for prop construction tasks.
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:
describe issues and challenges that typically arise when developing prop construction plans, and suggest ways to address them
describe techniques for creating prop construction plans and specifications from designs and other visual sources
explain how different construction methods are used to achieve a range of commonly required prop effects
provide examples of the cost of materials typically used to construct props
explain the impact work health and safety procedures have on the process of planning and constructing props.
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 prop designs from which construction plans can be developed.
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 |
Reading | 1.1, 2.2 | Obtains information from a range of complex written sources |
Writing | 2.3, 3.1 | Generates documentation in relation to the construction of props |
Oral communication | 1.3, 1.5, 2.4, 3.3 | Seeks the views and opinions of others Discusses ideas and solutions Uses clear language to contribute information and express requirements |
Numeracy | 1.2, 2.3, 2.4 | Interprets budgets when constructing props Performs calculations when estimating costs and producing specifications |
Navigate the world of work | 1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 2.2, 3.3 | Works independently and collectively with a strong sense of responsibility for goals, plans, decisions and outcomes Takes responsibility for satisfying copyright requirements within scope of own role Applies organisational procedures when designing props Manages time efficiently to meet work deadlines |
Interact with others | 1.3, 1.5, 2.4, 3.3 | Collaborates to achieve joint outcomes Identifies common ground and shared goals to reach agreement on the best course of action |
Get the work done | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 | Adopts a methodical and logical approach when developing prop construction plans Generates a range of creative responses to prop designs Uses standard word processing and computer-aided design (CAD) applications to prepare prop construction plans Anticipates and takes action to minimise potential problems that may arise when constructing props |
Sectors
Visual communication - props