Dye or print fabrics or costumes
URN: SKSQ23
Business Sectors (Suites): Costume for Film, TV and Theatre Productions
Developed by: ScreenSkills
Approved on:
2021
Overview
This standard is about your ability to dye or print fabrics and costumes to meet production requirements.
This may involve preparing costumes or materials for dyeing or printing, applying different dying and printing techniques, assessing the results, meeting standards throughout the process, knowing how the dyed /printed items will look on camera and outsourcing the work when appropriate.
This standard may be applicable to costume designers, costume supervisors, costume assistants, costume stand by, wardrobe assistants, and costume makers.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
- consider the production time period, genre and any specific costume requirements prior to dyeing or printing
- confirm the brief for any dyeing and printing work including the budget
- obtain permissions from costume subcontractors or relevant individuals prior to dyeing or printing
- identify, source and use the most appropriate dye or ink for the required item
- create and analyse samples prior to dyeing and printing
- identify allergies or sensitivities to dyeing and printing products of performers and costume team
- ensure the work area is suitable, clean and free from risks and hazards
- use protective wear and equipment whilst carrying out the dying and printing process
- carry out and monitor the dying and printing process
- dye and print fabrics to the required quality standard
- inspect dyed products and report issues to the appropriate personnel in a timely and professional manner
- clean the work area and equipment after dying and printing
- dispose of waste following environmental procedures
- source appropriate subcontractors to undertake specialised dying and printing work required by the costume department
- ensure the dyeing and printing techniques used are appropriate for the production and chosen camera formats
- follow the productions confidentiality rules and requirements
- communicate clearly with production staff and other relevant departments or individuals
- follow health, safety and environmental legislation and guidelines at all times
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
- the production timescales and budget
- the time period /genres and ‘look’ of the production
- common allergies or sensitivities to dyeing and printing products
- different dyes/inks and their uses
- where to source dye and inks within budget
- the relevant permission needed prior to dyeing or printing
- how to create , analyse and assess samples
- different dyeing and printing technique
- risk control required when dying and printing Items
- the quality standard required
- who to liaise with relating printing or dyeing problems
- where to source appropriate external dyers / printers within budget and timescale
- how the dyes and prints will look on stage/camera
- the production's confidentiality rules and requirements
- communication protocol
- statutory responsibilities under health, safety and environmental legislation and regulations
Scope/range
Scope Performance
Scope Knowledge
Values
Behaviours
Skills
Glossary
Links To Other NOS
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Version Number
2
Indicative Review Date
2025
Validity
Current
Status
Original
Originating Organisation
ScreenSkills
Original URN
SKSQ20
Relevant Occupations
Arts, Media and Publishing, Associate Professionals and Technical Occupations, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design, Media and Communication, Media Associate Professionals
SOC Code
3422
Keywords
costume; wardrobe; dye; print; fabrics; dyeing; printing; monitoringquality; outsourcing; techniques; camera