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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 costumes for dance or performances that involve a high level of physical activity.
Individuals who apply these skills work autonomously in a team environment as they take responsibility for ensuring the quality of costumes for dance and physical theatre. They may be responsible for supervising others.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Supersedes and is equivalent to CUECOS12B - Make costumes for dance and physical theatre
Evidence of the ability to:
- create costumes for at least one dance or physical theatre production using techniques and materials specific to this type of costume
- 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.
To complete the unit requirements the individual must:
- provide examples of sources of information on dance and movement-wear
- describe the range and features of different types of dance and movement-wear
- describe the use and properties of different fabrics, materials and patterns used regularly to make dance and movement-wear
- describe one-way and two-way stretch techniques for working with stretch fabrics
- describe techniques for adapting standard clothing items for dance or physical activity.
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to costume specifications, materials and production schedules.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
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 costumes for dance or performances that involve a high level of physical activity.
Individuals who apply these skills work autonomously in a team environment as they take responsibility for ensuring the quality of costumes for dance and physical theatre. They may be responsible for supervising others.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Supersedes and is equivalent to CUECOS12B - Make costumes for dance and physical theatre
Evidence of the ability to:
- create costumes for at least one dance or physical theatre production using techniques and materials specific to this type of costume
- 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.
To complete the unit requirements the individual must:
- provide examples of sources of information on dance and movement-wear
- describe the range and features of different types of dance and movement-wear
- describe the use and properties of different fabrics, materials and patterns used regularly to make dance and movement-wear
- describe one-way and two-way stretch techniques for working with stretch fabrics
- describe techniques for adapting standard clothing items for dance or physical activity.
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to costume specifications, materials and production schedules.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
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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