Carry out costume fitting
Overview
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
- select and prepare costumes for the fitting process
arrange convenient fitting times in line with the production schedule
carry out the fitting in accordance with fitting room etiquette and procedures
use the mirror reflection to assess fit/look
communicate with the performers in a polite, sensitive and professional manner
assess requirements and recognise faults in garments make, fit, and finish
consider costume rigging and special effects when fitting
take and record accurate measurements and make calculations as required
assess and estimate additional fabric and material requirements
prepare costumes for alternations or re-make
confirm and communicate alterations required and the timescale to the person(s) carrying out the alteration work
compare altered costumes with agreed alteration requirements and confirm match
label costumes, identifying the origin, performer and comprehensive alteration instructions after fitting
collaborate with production staff and performers to confirm that the design brief is being met
check costumes for correct fit following alterations
communicate fit and alteration issues with the relevant persons (s) in a timely manner.
ensure multi costumes, special effect and make up requirements are considered whilst fitting costumes
store information according to procedures and adhering to confidentiality rules
communicate clearly with production staff and other relevant departments or individuals
follow relevant health and safety legislation and guidelines at all times
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
costume fitting procedures
production requirements, design brief and costume schedule
the performers and production’s requirements in collaboration with the appropriate personnel
arranging fittings in keeping with the production schedule
how to take and record accurate measurements and make calculations
costume preparation for necessary alterations
the required fit and look of the costume as agreed with production staff
how to estimate fabric and materials requirements
costume problems and faults and how to deal with them
record storage and confidentiality rules were appropriate
the production's confidentiality rules and requirements
all relevant production staff involved and the communication protocol
statutory responsibilities under health, safety and environmental legislation and regulations