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Evidence Guide: CUEPRP501A - Conceive, develop and realise prop designs

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CUEPRP501A - Conceive, develop and realise prop designs

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Interpret the creative brief

  1. Analyse the performance outline/script to determine overall production concepts
  2. Participate in preliminary concept meetings with relevant personnel to discuss the props requirements of the production
  3. Identify all relevant factors which may determine and affect the design
  4. Discuss and agree upon the role of designer in the production process
Analyse the performance outline/script to determine overall production concepts

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Participate in preliminary concept meetings with relevant personnel to discuss the props requirements of the production

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Identify all relevant factors which may determine and affect the design

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Discuss and agree upon the role of designer in the production process

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Conduct and evaluate research

  1. Identify and source references which may inform the design process
  2. Critically analyse sources and references in the context of the current design project
  3. Consider the impacts and potential of new and emerging technologies to inform the design
  4. Collect, collate and adapt materials to develop initial design concepts
Identify and source references which may inform the design process

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Critically analyse sources and references in the context of the current design project

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Consider the impacts and potential of new and emerging technologies to inform the design

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Collect, collate and adapt materials to develop initial design concepts

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Generate and assess ideas

  1. Generate a range of ideas for the design which respond sympathetically to the brief and provide creative solutions to technical issues
  2. Discuss ideas and collaborate with relevant personnel to ensure contribution of ideas to the initial concept
  3. Continuously reflect on and appraise ideas for implications on cost and time, technical feasibility, and suitability to meet the brief
Generate a range of ideas for the design which respond sympathetically to the brief and provide creative solutions to technical issues

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Discuss ideas and collaborate with relevant personnel to ensure contribution of ideas to the initial concept

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Continuously reflect on and appraise ideas for implications on cost and time, technical feasibility, and suitability to meet the brief

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Develop and document the design

  1. Hold ongoing discussions with relevant personnel so that additional or changed requirements and new ideas are considered and incorporated during the development of the design
  2. Ensure that agreement is reached with relevant personnel in relation to consistent artistic interpretation
  3. Evaluate initial concepts and select the most appropriate approach, giving consideration to budget, research findings and ongoing reflection/discussion
  4. Develop props designs from initial concepts ensuring: consistency with the style requirements of the script/production; research findings are incorporated; ideas are technically feasible and demonstrate awareness of parameters/resource constraints; and ideas demonstrate effective use of materials
  5. Organise or undertake testing and experimentation with selected props designs
  6. Develop an accurate record of the design, including all relevant information
Hold ongoing discussions with relevant personnel so that additional or changed requirements and new ideas are considered and incorporated during the development of the design

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Ensure that agreement is reached with relevant personnel in relation to consistent artistic interpretation

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Evaluate initial concepts and select the most appropriate approach, giving consideration to budget, research findings and ongoing reflection/discussion

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Develop props designs from initial concepts ensuring: consistency with the style requirements of the script/production; research findings are incorporated; ideas are technically feasible and demonstrate awareness of parameters/resource constraints; and ideas demonstrate effective use of materials

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Organise or undertake testing and experimentation with selected props designs

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Develop an accurate record of the design, including all relevant information

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Communicate design ideas and make amendments

  1. Present draft props construction plans and specifications to relevant colleagues in an appropriate format
  2. Participate in the initial and ongoing evaluation of the presented designs
  3. Negotiate and agree to modifications to the design and undertake any necessary amendments
  4. Agree to the final designs and produce accurate and comprehensive documentation to support implementation
  5. Present final designs, plans and specifications to all relevant personnel and confirm that all production requirements have been met
Present draft props construction plans and specifications to relevant colleagues in an appropriate format

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Participate in the initial and ongoing evaluation of the presented designs

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Negotiate and agree to modifications to the design and undertake any necessary amendments

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Agree to the final designs and produce accurate and comprehensive documentation to support implementation

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Present final designs, plans and specifications to all relevant personnel and confirm that all production requirements have been met

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Liaise with others to implement the props design

  1. Liaise with relevant personnel to ensure that all production requirements are met, quality standards are adhered to and work is undertaken within time, budget and technical constraints
  2. Participate in meetings with performers to consult on designs
  3. Participate in ongoing production meetings and evaluation of the designs
  4. Ensure that any design modifications are agreed, noted and acted upon
  5. Inform relevant personnel of design changes
  6. Update any required documentation and record and file in accordance with enterprise requirements
Liaise with relevant personnel to ensure that all production requirements are met, quality standards are adhered to and work is undertaken within time, budget and technical constraints

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Participate in meetings with performers to consult on designs

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Participate in ongoing production meetings and evaluation of the designs

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Ensure that any design modifications are agreed, noted and acted upon

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Inform relevant personnel of design changes

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Update any required documentation and record and file in accordance with enterprise requirements

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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 communicate and negotiate with a production team

ability to develop and realise creative props design concepts which meet production requirements and constraints

ability to project manage the design process

ability to research, interpret and adapt design concepts.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to a range of equipment as listed in the Range Statement

access to production scripts/performance outlines on which designs can be based

access to resources for the development and realisation of designs (including equipment, materials, financial and human resources)

access to suitable venues for the realisation of productions

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

the use of culturally appropriate processes, and techniques appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed.

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit:

evaluation of props designs created by the candidate, including finished products/sketches

oral questioning/interview aimed at evaluating the processes used by candidate in developing and realising the creative concept

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

Guidance information for assessment

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

BSBCMM401A Make a presentation

CUEDES04B Establish and refine a brief

CUEDES05B Manage design realisation

CUEFIN01C Develop a budget

CUEFIN02C Manage a budget

CUEIND02B Research and evaluate theatrical references to inform industry practice

CUEPRP03B Apply a general knowledge of props construction

CUESET04C Use research, innovation and experimentation to create props

CUESET17B Develop props construction plans to meet design requirements

CUETEM01C Coordinate production operations

CUVCOR09B Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept

FNSICGEN402B Participate in negotiations.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

communication skills sufficient to:

collect and interpret creative information, scripts and images

negotiate with and lead teams

prepare/present reports and design briefs

visualise and interpret creative concepts

initiative and enterprise skills sufficient to:

adapt props construction across styles, genres and art forms including film, television and live performance in dance, music, drama

exercise a high level of creativity and ingenuity

maintain design integrity

literacy skills sufficient to interpret construction specifications

numeracy skills sufficient to cost and budget for props design

planning and organising skill sufficient to:

access raw, part-processed and processed materials and components from a range of sources and suppliers and ascertaining their suitability

manage information

manage projects and budgets

undertake production scheduling and human resource management

undertake research in relation to production design, including creative interpretation and adaptation

work under pressure, work to deadlines and manage time

technical skills sufficient to:

draw (including perspective and technical drawing)

work with specialised materials

Required knowledge

art finishing methods such as breaking down, ageing, dyeing, stencilling, screen printing, painting, appliqué, beading, component application

basic photography

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

construction/manufacturing methods and implementation issues associated with the realisation of props designs

copyright, moral rights and intellectual property legislation in relation to production design

current and emerging technologies relevant to props design

documentation formats used for props design

ethical standards and protocols for designers working in the cultural industries

expressive qualities of props as they relate to the nature of the work, the style of the production and the qualities of the performance

principles and elements of design and their relevance to props designer

principles and techniques of design and script breakdown

production scheduling process and its interrelationship with the design process

properties, application and durability of materials used for prop construction

relationship between design elements (costume, sets, lighting, props, sound)

role of props design within the overall artistic direction of a production

role of the props designerand relationship with other production personnel

sources and availability of materials/equipment for props design and construction

testing finished and unfinished materials such as fabric, leather, vinyl, plastic, foam, latex, found objects, straw, paper, and cardboard

Range Statement

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:

choreographer

costume production personnel

designer

director (art, photography, technical)

floor manager

performer

producer

production designer/manager

props production personnel

specialist/technical staff

wardrobe department personnel

wardrobe supervisor/manager

Production may include:

animated productions

commercials

documentaries

feature films

filmed events or performances

live or pre-recorded television productions

music video

short films

television productions of any type (e.g. music, drama, comedy, variety, sport)

Factors may include:

available expertise

available resources (human, financial, physical)

available technology

budget

director's approach/instructions

level of assistance available during implementation and construction

needs of other production areas

regulations

space/venue specifications or restrictions

style/period/nature/scale of production

timelines

References may include:

collages

computer databases

contact with historical associations

digital images

libraries

manual files

models

musical scores

newspapers, reference books, journals, texts

paintings and illustrations

photographs

scripts (adapted or original)

sketches

talking and listening to experts

technical production drawings

use of the internet

watching documentary films and videos

writings of the period

Props may include:

cable controlled

costume (armour, weapons, jewellery)

electrically controlled

equipment

furniture

hand props (food and beverage, blood, gore)

mechanised

pneumatically controlled

pre-production prototypes

special effects

vehicles

Accurate record of the design may include:

collages

colour illustrations

fabrics

material swatches

mock-ups

models

photographs

plans (computer or manually generated)

sample/prototype props

sketches

specifications

technical drawings

Construction plans may include:

construction materials:

adhesives

fabrics

fasteners

fibreglass

leather

masonite

metal products (e.g. bars, tubes, sheets)

mouldable materials

moulded or cast metal

paper products

plaster

plastics

polystyrene

thermoplastic

timber/timber products

construction techniques:

ageing

gluing

metalwork (e.g. cutting, welding, brazing)

moulding

painting

sculpting (and other shaping methods)

woodworking

Production requirements may include:

occupational, public health & safety requirements:

commonwealth, state and territory OHS regulations

local government construction legislation and regulation

national and international standards, guidelines and codes of practice

production environments:

on location (interior, exterior)

outside broadcast

stage/theatre/venue

studio