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costume attendant

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Costume attendant help dress actors and extras. They make sure everything is as the costume designer envisioned and ensure the continuity of appearance of the performers. Costume attendants maintain and repair these costumes. They store them correctly and safely after shooting.

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Competences
29
Groups
3
Essential
12
Optional
17

Competences and skills

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Essential skills and competences 12 competences

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Sector-specific

9 competences
analyse a script

Break down a script by analysing the dramaturgy, form, themes and structure of a script. Conduct relevant research if necessary.

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assist with dressing

Aid clients to choose clothes for different occasions, ensure that the chosen clothing pieces are clean and ready for wearing, and help the client with putting them on.

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document costume stock

Keep records of the costumes held in stock. Track all relevant properties of the costumes and how they are used.

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dress actors

Dress performing artists.

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maintain costumes

Collect, check, maintain and repair costumes.

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perform costume changeovers

Perform quick costume changeovers during rehearsals and live performances.

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preset costumes

Make sure the costumes are set in place for the performers before the performance.

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select costumes

Find the right costume for a certain role and actor.

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wash costumes

Make sure that costumes are clean and ready for use when required. Take care to preserve the costumes in good condition as long as possible.

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ensure continuous styling of artists

Ensure that artists are consistently styled during the production of a motion picture. Make sure that their look remains the same.

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follow directions of the artistic director

Follow the instructions of the director while understanding his creative vision.

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follow work schedule

Manage the sequence of activities in order to deliver completed work on agreed deadlines by following a work schedule.

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Optional knowledge 3 competences

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dressmaking

The craft of sewing clothes and dresses by following a pattern. This includes the assembly of cutout clothing parts.

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lighting techniques

The characteristics of techniques used to create atmospheres and effects on camera or on stage; the equipment required and appropriate setup to use.

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photography

Art and practice of creating aesthetically appealing images by recording light or electromagnetic radiation.

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Optional skills and competences 14 competences

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Sector-specific

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adapt costumes

Adapt, stitch or sew stage outfits for performing actors.

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analyse the need for technical resources

Define and make a list of the required resources and equipment based on the technical needs of the production.

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measure the human body for wearing apparel

Measure the human body using conventional methods or scanning technologies.

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organise costume fittings

Organise fitting sessions for the actors and decide on the required actions. Assign the right size costume to each actor.

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plan transport operations

Plan mobility and transport for different departments, in order to obtain the best possible movement of equipment and materials. Negotiate the best possible delivery rates; compare different bids and select the most reliable and cost-effective bid.

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use manual sewing techniques

Use manuel sewing and stitching techniques to manufacture or repair fabrics or textile-based articles.

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work with the camera crew

Work with the crew responsible for the camera operation and movement to get directions from them on where to stand for an aesthetic result.

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work with the director of photography

Work with the director of photography on the artistic and creative vision that needs to be followed during production of a movie or theatre production.

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Cross-sector

6 competences
attend rehearsals

Attend rehearsals in order to adapt sets, costumes, make-up, lighting, camera set up, etc.

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draft styling schedule

Draft the schedule to indicate where, when, and how the actors should be styled.

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draw up artists' measurements

Draw up the measurements and sizes of performing artists for clothing purposes.

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manage consumables stock

Manage and monitor consumables stock to ensure that the production demands and deadlines can be met at all times.

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sew pieces of fabric

Operate basic or specialised sewing machines whether domestic or industrial ones, sewing pieces of fabric, vinyl or leather in order to manufacture or repair wearing apparels, making sure the threads are selected according to specifications.

Scope note
In the case of industrial sewing machines, the operations are computerised.
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work with the lighting crew

Work with the crew responsible for the lighting setup and operation to get directions from them on where to stand for an aesthetic result.

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