Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use a range of advanced techniques to create special effects for scenic art. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Scenic artists, painters and set making staff apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit. Generally they work as members of set construction crews under the supervision of a workshop manager. They are responsible for painting a range of visual effects such as specific textures and trompe l'oeil. They require a good understanding of scenic art processes, as well as an appreciation of artistic criteria. This unit has linkages to a range of other scenic art units and combined assessment and/or training with those units may be appropriate. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
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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. Assess the need for the creation of special effects |
1.1. Liaise with relevant colleagues to confirm the need for special effects scenic art 1.2. Read and correctly interpret production schedules, specifications, lists and scale drawings when available 1.3. Assess the need for the use of various special effects based on review of requirements and in consultation with relevant colleagues 1.4. Correctly identify any budgetary or other constraints |
2. Test techniques to create special effects |
2.1. Identify possible approaches to achieve the effect required and establish criteria for the selection of the final approach 2.2. Conduct appropriate research on different approaches and techniques 2.3. Select appropriate tools and equipment for the testing of approaches and techniques 2.4. Test and experiment with a range of techniques and materials which might achieve the effect 2.5. Evaluate testing processes against selection criteria and select the preferred approach based on production requirements 2.6. Communicate and consult with relevant production personnel on special effects options 2.7. Accurately document the selected process, including records of required materials and equipment |
3. Produce special effects scenic art |
3.1. Select correct tools, equipment and materials in accordance with size/scale requirements 3.2. Calculate correct quantities of materials, avoiding wastage where possible 3.3. Use the selected techniques to produce scenic art |
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:
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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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Special effects may include: |
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Relevant colleagues may include: |
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Appropriate research sources may include: |
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Scenic art equipment may include: |
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Scenic art may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Visual communication - scenic art |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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