Release 

Comments 

Release 2

This version released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0. Updated assessment conditions section. Updated modification history section to reflect changed name of training package.

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 1.0.

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

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

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUACOS304 Develop and apply knowledge of costume (Release 2)

CUACOS304 Develop and apply knowledge of costume (Release 1)

Updated assessment conditions section. Updated modification history section to reflect changed name of training package.

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 2

This version released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0. Updated assessment conditions section. Updated modification history section to reflect changed name of training package.

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 1.0.