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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 make character costumes for productions in the screen, media, entertainment and events industries. Individuals who apply these skills are expected to display a high level of initiative and judgement as they take responsibility for ensuring the quality of character costumes required for productions. They may be responsible for supervising others. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Performance evidence Evidence of the ability to: Create costumes using character-specific techniques and materials, Follow safety procedures when using costume-making equipment and materials, Work collaboratively. 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 the range and features of commonly required character costumes and construction techniques used for them, Describe the use and properties of different fabrics, materials and patterns used regularly to make character costumes.
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 costume specifications, materials and production schedules. 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 make character costumes for productions in the screen, media, entertainment and events industries. Individuals who apply these skills are expected to display a high level of initiative and judgement as they take responsibility for ensuring the quality of character costumes required for productions. They may be responsible for supervising others. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Performance evidence Evidence of the ability to: Create costumes using character-specific techniques and materials, Follow safety procedures when using costume-making equipment and materials, Work collaboratively. 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 the range and features of commonly required character costumes and construction techniques used for them, Describe the use and properties of different fabrics, materials and patterns used regularly to make character costumes.
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 costume specifications, materials and production schedules. 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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