Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to create special effects

1.1 Confirm special effects requirements and timelines in consultation with relevant personnel and with reference to production documentation

1.2 Based on analysis of special effects requirements, suggest changes to specifications if appropriate, and confirm final requirements with relevant personnel

1.3 Discuss with relevant personnel a range of construction methods and techniques that could be used to meet design and production requirements

1.4 Consider the effect of lighting on materials and finishes when choosing methods and techniques

1.5 Agree on methods and techniques that will provide the best visual interpretation of script requirements, taking into account budget and time constraints

1.6 Select required equipment and materials according to design and production requirements

2. Construct special effects

2.1 Participate in ongoing discussions throughout the construction process to ensure special effects design requirements are met

2.2 Create special effects items using selected materials and production techniques

2.3 Observe health and safety and industry safety guidelines throughout the construction phase

2.4 Participate in ongoing production technique trials to achieve the best results and solve problems that arise during the construction phase

2.5 Label and store partially completed special effects items to enable easy retrieval and to avoid loss or damage during the production phase

3. Finalise special effects

3.1 In consultation with relevant personnel, evaluate and check special effects items for accuracy and compliance with design and production specifications

3.2 Adjust special effects items as required

3.3 Label and store finished special effects in readiness for productions

3.4 Evaluate own performance in the process of creating special effects items and note areas for improvement

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1, 1.2

• Interprets production documentation and extracts and analyses relevant information to establish special effects design requirements

Writing

2.5, 3.3

• Records clear and detailed identification information

Oral Communication

1.1-1.3, 2.1, 3.1

• Uses specific and relevant language suitable to audience to convey information and ideas
• Uses listening and questioning to confirm understanding

Navigate the world of work

2.3, 3.4

• Takes personal responsibility for adherence to legal and regulatory safety requirements during construction of effects
• Understands own role and associated responsibilities and uses evaluation of own performance to identify potential improvements

Interact with others

1.1-1.3, 2.1, 3.1

• Collaborates with others to achieve joint outcomes
• Selects and uses appropriate communication methods and practices to clarify and provide information and engage in discussions with others about the realisation of special effects concepts

Get the work done

1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.2-2.5, 3.1-3.3

• Plans and sequences special effects design and construction tasks to achieve safe and effective outcomes, within production timelines
• Analyses task requirements to select appropriate materials and techniques
• Identifies technical construction problems through testing processes and selects the most effective solution
• Evaluates special effects effectiveness, functionality and compliance against requirements to decide on final adjustments needed

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUASFX401 Create special effects items

CUFSFX401A Create special effects items

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages.

Minor edits to elements and performance criteria.

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0.