CUACOS519 — Design costumes

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What an assessment for CUACOS519 must cover

47 assessable components: 5 elements (21 performance criteria), 8 performance evidence and 11 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 7 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Interpret creative briefs

1.1Analyse performance outlines or scripts to determine overall production concepts
1.2Participate in preliminary concept meetings with required personnel to confirm costume design requirements and timelines
1.3Identify factors that may impact the design process
1.4Select elements to address during the design phase

2 Conduct research

2.1Access reference material that may inform the design process
2.2Analyse reference materials in context of design projects
2.3Consider the impact and potential of new and emerging technologies on the design process
2.4Collect and adapt materials to develop initial design concepts
2.5Organise research material for ease of access by required personnel during the design process

3 Generate and assess ideas

3.1Generate a range of creative costume design ideas
3.2Assess ideas and collaborate with personnel
3.3Evaluate ideas according to production requirements

4 Develop and document designs

4.1Collaborate with personnel and incorporate additional requirements and ideas into design development as required
4.2Consult with personnel and agree on artistic interpretation of designs
4.5Experiment with selected costume designs and adjust as required
4.6Record the design development process

5 Finalise designs

5.1Prepare and present draft costume construction plans and specifications to required personnel
5.2Discuss and evaluate designs presented
5.3Negotiate and agree to modifications and amend designs as required
5.4Produce documentation to support implementation of designs
5.5Present final designs, plans and specifications within agreed timelines and confirm production requirements have been met

Performance evidence

design at least two costumes for at least one production.
clarify creative requirements for costumes in consultation with production personnel
interpret production documentation to identify issues to be considered in the design phase, including deadlines
undertake and document research to inform the design process
develop and conduct a discussion with others to gain feedback ons a range of design ideas and concepts to meet costume design requirements,
develop and document costume designs that take account of production factors
use effective communication and negotiation skills to finalise costume designs
prepare costume construction plan and supporting documentation to facilitate design implementation.

Knowledge evidence

role of costume design within overall artistic direction of productions
how production scheduling affects the design process
how the role of costume designers can change depending on the nature of productions and personnel involved
intellectual property requirements relating to designing costumes
how research informs the costume design process
techniques for breaking down scripts and for using script breakdowns in the costume design process
effect of budgets on the costume design process
construction methods and implementation issues associated with realising costume designs
typical problems that may arise in context of designing costumes, and strategies to resolve them
typical formats and techniques for documenting costume designs
safety issues to be taken into account when designing costumes.

Foundation skills

Reading: Analyses textual information and interprets production details to identify requirements
Writing: Uses clear language and terminology to list design criteria, record draft design concepts, construction plans and specifications in logical sequences Prepares complex and detailed visual and written information required to implement final designs
Numeracy: Uses basic mathematical processes to interpret budgets and estimate costs of costume designs
Oral Communication: Obtains information and confirms understanding using listening and questioning techniques Presents complex information using language, tone, and structure to audience and context
Self-management: Identifies and complies with legislative requirements
Teamwork: Collaborates and negotiates with others to achieve shared goals and understanding of requirements and outcomes Selects and uses communication methods and practices in discussions about concepts and final costume designs, and in their presentation
Initiative and enterprise: Manages assigned tasks and workload Makes informed decisions about suitable concepts and creative processes Generates design concepts using regular evaluation of aesthetic aspects and technical criteria Selects concepts for final development that satisfy all constraints and requirements

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What does an assessment tool for CUACOS519 need to cover?

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