^
 
 

Unit of competency details

CUAACT412 - Develop and apply acting techniques for musical theatre (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Current
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes and is equivalent to CUAACT402 - Develop acting techniques for musical theatre 15/Apr/2021

Release Status:
Current
Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 16/Apr/2021

Companion volumes:
Unit of competency Assessment requirements

Delivery:
Find RTOs approved to deliver this unit of competency.

Training packages that include this unit

Qualifications that include this unit

Skill sets that include this unit

Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 100103 Drama And Theatre Studies  

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 100103 Drama And Theatre Studies  16/Apr/2021 
The content being displayed has been produced by a third party, while all attempts have been made to make this content as accessible as possible it cannot be guaranteed. If you are encountering issues following the content on this page please consider downloading the content in its original form

Content

Compare:
Compare content of this unit of competency with other releases or training components
Download:

Unit of competency

Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 5.0.

Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and apply acting skills including characterisation, improvisation and observation to musical theatre roles.

The unit applies to those who are required to sing and dance, which adds an extra dimension to the acting skills required. At this level, supervision and guidance are provided during practice sessions. However, individuals are expected to work independently on experimenting with ways to sustain a role and convey complexity of meaning by integrating vocal and movement skills.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Unit Sector

Performing arts – Acting

Elements and Performance Criteria

E LEMENTS 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Prepare to apply acting techniques

1.1 Identify and analyse problems that could limit movement and physical expression, or cause injury

1.2 Discuss ways to avoid physical and vocal problems with required personnel, and develop strategies for addressing problems if they arise

1.3 Perform vocal and physical warm-up routine in preparation for performance activities

1.4 Develop individual practice schedule with exercises to strengthen and expand vocal and physical techniques

2. Develop and apply acting techniques in musical theatre contexts

2.1 Analyse script and develop character, relationship and actions according to circumstances of scenes

2.2 Determine expressiveness and range of emotion needed to meet requirements of character, scenes and texts

2.3 Experiment with bringing characters to life for audiences using comic and dramatic techniques suited to different musical theatre styles

2.4 Develop techniques for conveying emotion and storylines through song, moving from spoken to sung voice, and speaking and singing in different accents

2.5 Perform scripted monologues, duologues with a partner, and songs in character using different vocal techniques

2.6 Participate in improvisation, alone and with a partner, as a way of bringing character to life

2.7 Apply and practise memory retention skills

3. Review and maintain acting skills

3.1 Evaluate own development of acting performance skills in musical theatre context

3.2 Use feedback from others to develop strategies for improving acting skills

3.3 Maintain and update knowledge of musical theatre trends, stagecraft, and production protocols and procedures

3.4 Attend performances by industry practitioners and document new ideas and industry trends that can be applied to own practice

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.

S KILL 

DESCRIPTION 

Oral communication
  • Discusses ideas and solutions
  • Conveys emotions and intentions in speech and song using tone of voice, vocabulary and other verbal and non-verbal methods

Reading
  • Obtains information required for working in musical theatre from written sources

Initiative and enterprise
  • Works creatively on developing techniques for bringing characters to life

Self-management
  • Allows required time for vocal and physical warm-up procedures in advance of acting activities
  • Applies safe movement and vocal practice
  • Takes responsibility for own professional development
  • Update and maintain own knowledge on industry matters relating to musical theatre

Teamwork
  • Works collaboratively on developing and improving characterisation and acting techniques

Technology
  • Uses the internet as a source of information

Unit Mapping Information

Supersedes and is equivalent to CUAACT402 Develop acting techniques for musical theatre.

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 5.0.

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

  • perform and demonstrate acting skills in at least three musical theatre performances.

In the course of the above the candidate must:

  • undertake vocal and physical warm-ups and warm-downs
  • create a convincing character in a musical theatre context using characterisation techniques
  • inform characterisation using analysis and interpretation of texts and lyrics
  • convey meaning and emotion in monologues, duologues and songs using vocal and physical skills
  • attend performances by industry practitioners
  • work collaboratively with others during performance as required.

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

  • features of a range of musical theatre styles and trends
  • observational techniques and their use in developing characters
  • principles and characteristics of acting as they relate to performing in musical theatre
  • principles underlying vocal and physical techniques in a musical theatre performance context
  • aspects of stagecraft and their relationship to performers and the audience
  • production protocols and procedures used by musical theatre performances
  • aspects of the human voice used in musical theatre performances
  • the effect different vocal techniques have on audiences
  • process for developing an approach to characterisation
  • strategies to respond to self-evaluation, feedback and good practice to improve acting skills.

Assessment Conditions

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.

This includes access to:

  • venue and space with required flooring and equipment for performance
  • interaction with others required to demonstrate the performance evidence.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5

Back to top