CUACOS405 — Develop expertise in pattern development for costume

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What an assessment for CUACOS405 must cover

44 assessable components: 3 elements (23 performance criteria), 7 performance evidence and 7 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 Prepare for pattern cutting

1.1Confirm costume design and production requirements in consultation with relevant personnel
1.2Prepare tools and equipment
1.3Research and record relevant historical aspects of costume designs
1.4Take and record performers’ measurements
1.5Identify special costume requirements of performers and performances
1.6Contribute ideas about the most effective way to achieve creative requirements
1.7Document costume specifications
1.8Produce a plan of action for developing patterns to meet production deadlines

2 Develop patterns for costumes

2.1Select appropriate method of pattern development
2.2Proportion costume designs on dress stands
2.3Use pattern blocks or muslin on dress forms to develop or drape patterns
2.4Engineer costume patterns
2.5Conduct test toile trials and fittings and make adjustments as required
2.6Seek approvals from costume supervisors or designers
2.7Modify patterns according to toile
2.8Finalise and label costume patterns

3 Compile costume components

3.1Use patterns and design specifications to calculate accurate quantities of fabric and notions
3.2Record requirements and quantities
3.3Source fabric, accessories and other requirements for costume components
3.4Plan lay marker according to fabric dimensions
3.5Spread fabrics according to plans
3.6Place patterns on fabrics and cut according to cutting instructions and safety procedures
3.7Compile cut pieces and components ready for construction in accordance with production schedules

Performance evidence

interpret costume designs
apply research findings to the process of developing costume patterns
use flat pattern cutting and draping methods to develop costume patterns that meet design, production and performers’ requirements
use toiles or fittings with performers to test patterns
use patterns to cut fabric for costume components in readiness for construction phase
plan work to meet deadlines.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

Knowledge evidence

outline roles and responsibilities of personnel involved in constructing costumes
explain the relationship between costume designs and final patterns
describe key features and properties of a range of fabrics and their suitability for different designs
describe techniques for cutting patterns
explain the principles and techniques of costume construction
identify typical problems that may arise in the context of cutting and draping costumes and briefly describe solutions
describe work health and safety procedures that apply to pattern development work.

Foundation skills

Reading: Interprets textual information to determine costume design requirements
Writing: Records findings and required information accurately using industry terminology, conventions and formats
Numeracy: Records measurements and performs basic calculations to determine amount of fabric and quantity of notions required
Oral Communication: Uses clear and relevant language to contribute information and ideas and seek approval Uses listening and questioning to confirm costume requirements
Navigate the world of work: Performs tasks with an understanding of levels of own authority Follows work health and safety procedures Develops knowledge of historical styles to inform development and construction of patterns that meet requirements
Interact with others: Collaborates with others to achieve shared objectives and outcomes Selects and uses appropriate communication methods and practices to discuss requirements, share ideas and elicit approval for patterns
Get the work done: Plans and sequences tasks for efficient and effective outcomes Makes decisions about suitable methods, techniques, tools and equipment to meet costume design and functionality requirements

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What does an assessment tool for CUACOS405 need to cover?

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