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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare costume items and dress performers for live performances or screen productions. At this level, individuals are required to use some discretion and judgement and operate under broad supervision within an established framework of plans and procedures as they take responsibility for assisting performers whose role could require frequent costume changes. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Performance evidence Evidence of the ability to: Interpret dressing requirements and dress performers to meet those requirements, Meet production deadlines, Handle costumes with care, Ensure costume continuity, Work cooperatively with others involved in productions. Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.
Knowledge evidence To complete the unit requirements the individual must: Describe appropriate behaviour and protocols in relation to dressing performers, Provide examples of production schedule terminology, Describe the format and meaning of production documentation used by dressers, Describe work health and safety (WHS) regulations that affect the role of dressers.
Assessment conditions Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the live entertainment industries. The assessment environment must include access to costumes and accessories to dress performers. Assessors must satisfy SNR/AQTF assessor requirements.
GS5 VET GRADING SCHEMA Used for WAAPA Vet only
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare costume items and dress performers for live performances or screen productions. At this level, individuals are required to use some discretion and judgement and operate under broad supervision within an established framework of plans and procedures as they take responsibility for assisting performers whose role could require frequent costume changes. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Performance evidence Evidence of the ability to: Interpret dressing requirements and dress performers to meet those requirements, Meet production deadlines, Handle costumes with care, Ensure costume continuity, Work cooperatively with others involved in productions. Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.
Knowledge evidence To complete the unit requirements the individual must: Describe appropriate behaviour and protocols in relation to dressing performers, Provide examples of production schedule terminology, Describe the format and meaning of production documentation used by dressers, Describe work health and safety (WHS) regulations that affect the role of dressers.
Assessment conditions Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the live entertainment industries. The assessment environment must include access to costumes and accessories to dress performers. Assessors must satisfy SNR/AQTF assessor requirements.
GS5 VET GRADING SCHEMA Used for WAAPA Vet only
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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