CUACOS502 — Make character costumes

1 Conduct character costume research

• 1.1Undertake research to identify historical, cultural and other factors that might influence character costume styles, construction techniques and costume development
• 1.2Analyse designs for character costumes, and identify the relationship between costumes and character portrayal and development
• 1.3Gather a range of research materials to develop knowledge of character costume options
• 1.4Use research materials to interpret and adapt costume styles for performance

2 Interpret brief for character costume design

• 2.1Liaise with the relevant personnel to confirm character costume production requirements and gain approval where required
• 2.2Review costume production schedules, specifications and lists
• 2.3Interpret designs into practical plans for making character costumes according to production requirements

3 Prepare for character costume construction

• 3.1Select materials and methods of costume construction according to production requirements and factors affecting particular characters
• 3.2Take and record accurate measurements of performers to ensure correct fitting of costumes
• 3.3Integrate considerations of work health and safety, ease of movement and comfort of performers into costume planning
• 3.4Determine if scale prototype is required, based on three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction
• 3.5Identify design and fabric characteristics that influence character costume construction and clarify any queries with relevant personnel
• 3.6Select appropriate grade plan or grade rule table

4 Make and grade patterns for character costumes

• 4.1Produce or adjust pattern to required specifications, ensuring that pattern complies with gender and figure proportions and performance requirements
• 4.2Grade pattern manually or by computer, adjusting design, maintaining accuracy and shape, notches, design proportion and other design requirements
• 4.3Check pattern for accuracy and make adjustments as required
• 4.4Store pattern according to workplace procedures

5 Lay up character costumes

• 5.1Establish the required meterage of fabric and other materials to minimise waste
• 5.2Check materials for quality, faults, width, selvedges, dye, lot and marking requirements
• 5.3Identify and assemble appropriate base and outer fabrics
• 5.4Lay up base and self-fabrics and check alignment conforms to specifications
• 5.5Cut materials to meet pattern requirements
• 5.6Prepare base and mount fabrications, as necessary, to achieve required stiffening or support effect

6 Assemble and fit character costumes

• 6.1Assemble base and mount fabrications or materials and where appropriate, hang in readiness for assembly
• 6.2Conduct fittings with performers and identify, record and action required adjustments and alterations
• 6.3Sew costume pieces together to form the whole costume and attach required trimmings, fasteners and decorations using appropriate techniques
• 6.4Finish character costumes according to requirements
• 6.5Identify modifications to character costume in consultation with relevant personnel and complete as required
• 6.6Correctly label and code all character costumes for identification during productions

What does an assessment tool for CUACOS502 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CUACOS502 needs to address all 41 unit components: 6 elements with 29 performance criteria, 3 performance evidence requirements, 2 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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