Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create costume accessories for any production within the cultural industries. It involves the creation of 2-dimensional (2D) and 3-dimensional (3D) objects constructed from materials other than fabric. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Costume makers apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit. They could be working in a range of contexts - from large commercial productions in the entertainment and screen industries to amateur theatre. This unit has linkages to a range of other costume and design units and combined assessment and/or training with those units may be appropriate, e.g.:
As this unit requires drawing skills it is recommended that it be assessed with or after the following unit:
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Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Determine costume accessory requirements |
1.1. Interpret design sketches and other production documentation and liaise with other production personnel to determine the type of accessories required 1.2. Undertake research to establish the broad parameters for accessory construction, including availability of materials 1.3. Use research material appropriately to adapt styles for the particular production |
2. Develop specifications for accessories |
2.1. Conduct experimentation and testing to determine the appropriate equipment, tools, materials and techniques 2.2. Determine correct quantity and cost of materials required for construction with consideration of efficient use of resources 2.3. Produce accurate working drawings and specifications for accessories 2.4. Negotiate requirements for assistance with manufacture by other departments or personnel where necessary |
3. Construct hard and/or soft sculpture accessories |
3.1. Construct accessories in accordance with design specification and requirements 3.2. Use appropriate methods and techniques to achieve required dimensions and shape in accordance with the style of accessory to be constructed 3.3. Use all equipment, tools and materials in accordance with occupational health and safety procedures and environmental considerations 3.4. Liaise with appropriate colleagues to evaluate accessories |
4. Complete accessories and costumes |
4.1. Conduct fittings and identify, record and action required adjustments 4.2. Attach trims and finish accessories and costumes in accordance with specifications and the run of the show |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
The assessment context must provide for:
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Method of assessment |
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling). |
Guidance information for assessment |
Assessment of this unit requires access to:
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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Production documentation may include: |
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Relevant colleagues/personnel may include: |
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Hard and soft sculptured accessories may include: |
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Research may include: |
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Materials used in hard and soft sculpture may include: |
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Research materials may include: |
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Performance and performers' costume requirements may relate to: |
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Production requirements may relate to: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Visual communication - costume |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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