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Research and design a costume for a specified performance context
26799 Version 1 Internal
4 credits
People credited with this unit standard are able to research and design a costume for a specified
performance context.
Criteria for Merit
In researching and designing the costume, the candidate makes links
between their research, the requirements of the specified
performance context, and their costume design.
Criteria for
Excellence
In researching and designing the costume, the candidate justifies the
links between their research, the requirements of the specified
performance context, and their costume design.
FEMINIST THEATRE 101: Production Task: Costume
Student instructions
Introduction
This assessment activity requires you to prepare for and perform the role of Costume
Designer for the Year 12 production of a Feminist Theatre 101. You will work with each of
the groups and the two classes as a whole to support the performance on stage.
You will identify the requirements for each scene, in terms of individual characters required
and then select 3 individual characters from three different scenes across the classes. You
will then work with director of each scene to design, refine and source the costumes as
required to meet the intention/effect. You will work with the crew to pack-in the costumes,
maintain it and pack away following the production as required.
You will submit a statement of intention which includes the lists of requirements for each of
your three characters and a list of costumes required. You will provide annotated designs to
show your intentions and notes-to-self to show how you organised yourself and the crew
during the performance.
You will be assessed on this supporting material along with your completion of the role and
to what degree you have realised your intentions in the performance.
You will work closely with the directors of the scenes to realise the intention of each scene.
The preparation for this activity will take place over 6 weeks of in- and out-of-class time.
You will be assessed individually on how effectively you perform your production role.
Task
Preparation
Your teacher will provide you with scripts of each scene / excerpt.
You will research and design costumes recording the process using appropriate vocabulary.
You will use your research to design the costumes to meet the specific needs of your specified
characters for the production, taking into consideration:
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Genre may include but is not limited to – ballet, period drama,
choreographed music video, poi.
Style may include but is not limited to – dance, kapa haka, drama, music
performance, moving image production, physical theatre, devised work,
performance art.
Specified character means a role or image created for a specified performance
context such as dance, kapa haka, drama, music performance, moving image
production, physical theatre, fashion show, devised work, performance art. The
text used and the performance context the candidate is being assessed in must be
specified by the teacher/tutor.
Research and demonstrate safe working practices at all times
You will meet with the groups and directors of each scene and make notes on the scenes
and characters as required for designing their costumes
You will have the opportunity to examine the equipment and resource supplies in the drama
department. You will use what you need and liaise with directors and cast to source what
else is needed.
You will work as a part of a team, with the directors, actors and technical team to mount the
production for an invited audience in the Jack Paine Centre.
Perform your role
1. Research and create a list of appropriate technical language - (specialised
vocabulary) associated with the features and functions of costumes and their specific
requirements
Range: costume requirements may include but are not limited to – cost; appearance
on stage such as – colour, shine, texture; safety; fabric types and effects; quality of
construction; special effects; historical or cultural accuracy;
research of a minimum of five costuming requirements is required.
2. Create a annotated design of each of your specified characters that visually
communicates in sufficient detail to allow the realisation of the costume.
Range: visual communication may include but is not limited to – hand drawing,
annotated journal, collage, multi-media presentation (2D or 3D); detail may include
but is not limited to – annotated specifications of colour, texture, material(s); close-up
of particular detail(s) of the costume.
3. Make a list/s of what costumes and accessories are required
4. Work with directors and cast to acquire / source everything required.
5. Take part in technical and dress rehearsals
6. Support the show from backstage: organising costumes and accessories as required
7. After the show, tidy up and return all equipment.
Supporting documentation
Submit the following after the performance:
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Vocab Lists
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Lists of requirements for each character, with notes indicating how you sourced and
maintained each item.
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Character annotated designs
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A brief reflection on the role of Costume Designer
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I learnt the most about being a Costume designer by…..
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The most important part of the role/job is to….
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Next time I would improve the way in which I play the role of Costume
Designer by….
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The advice I would give someone new to the role is …
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Overall the production was excellent / good / needed improvement
because……..and the production and technical roles could contribute to
improving the whole production by ……
ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE
STANDARD 27701 Vs. 1.
Research and design a costume for a specified performance context
Outcome 1
Research and design a costume for a specified performance context.
Task
Evidence/Judgements for achievement
Evidence/Judgements for achievement with
Merit
The candidate makes links between the
Research
informs
the
design
in
terms
of
the
Outcome
requirements for the specified character
costume requirements of the specified
1.1
and performance context,
performance context.
Range: costume requirements may include but are not
limited to – cost; appearance on stage such as –
colour, shine, texture; safety; fabric types and effects;
quality of construction; special effects; historical or
cultural accuracy;
Evidence/Judgements for achievement with
Excellence
The candidate justified the links
between the requirements for the
specified character and performance
context
research of a minimum of five costuming
requirements is required.
Outcome
1.2
Design is communicated visually in sufficient
detail to allow the realisation of the
costume.
Range - visual communication may include but is not
limited to – hand drawing using template, multi-media
presentation (2D or 3D);
detail may include but is not limited to – annotated
specifications of colour, texture, material(s); close-up
of particular detail(s) of the costume.
As per Achieved
4 credits
As per Achieved