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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Research information on costume
   • Identify sources of information on the general aspects of costume history and its evolution
   • Use formal and informal research techniques to access information about costume, including the evolution of clothing styles for men, women and children
   • Comply with copyright requirements when accessing information
   • Organise research materials and findings for current and future use by self and others in a manner that is easy to access and cross reference
2. Link research to costume design and production needs
   • In consultation with relevant personnel, identify the costume research needs for specific productions with a focus on the link between costume design and other production aspects
   • Identify ways in which clothing styles and production methods may need to be adapted for production and performance requirements
   • Apply research findings in day-to-day work activities to enhance quality of own work performance
3. Maintain and update knowledge of costume trends
   • Identify and use opportunities to maintain, update and expand knowledge of costume
   • Incorporate updated knowledge into costume design and production activities

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

research costume requirements to meet the needs of at least one production

apply a general knowledge of the history and evolution of clothing styles for men, women and children to all costume work activities.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.

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Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements the individual must:

explain the role of costume in an overall production

explain how costumes for live performance may differ from costumes for screen productions

discuss history of costume development in the performing arts, both in Australia and internationally

describe the roles and responsibilities of different people in the costume design and production process and the differences between workplaces

describe the relationship between costume personnel and other production personnel

describe the differences between everyday garment construction and costume construction process

provide examples of sources of information on costume history and evolution.

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