Release 

Comments 

Release 2

This version released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0. Updated assessment conditions section. Updated modification history section to reflect changed name of training package.

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 1.0.

Elements 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria 

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

1. Display professionalism in performance practice

1.1 Anticipate and prepare in advance for production requirements

1.2 Demonstrate responsibility in working on solo or extra group sections

1.3 Show initiative in working towards cohesive group performances

1.4 Contribute to the advancement of creative and artistic goals with increasing confidence and skill

1.5 Develop a professional work ethic

2. Extend and conceptualise performance skills

2.1 Demonstrate a complex understanding of the principles and characteristics of technique in discussions with relevant personnel

2.2 Analyse and evaluate a range of advanced approaches to technique

2.3 Extend improvisations into a number of situations as required

2.4 Evaluate a range of ways in which technique can be used to create complex sequences

2.5 Critically analyse own work to inform technique

2.6 Seek and apply constructive feedback to performance of technique

3. Prepare for performances

3.1 Ensure that performance is well-rehearsed to ensure clarity and confidence

3.2 Design and conduct relevant warm-up techniques in an appropriate space without causing undue distraction to self and others

3.3 Ensure relevant materials are available and in good working order according to own performance requirements

3.4 Identify and implement a range of strategies to overcome performance anxiety

4. Perform complex roles for audiences

4.1 Adapt performances to the scale and nature of venues and audience requirements

4.2 Maintain concentration throughout performances

4.3 Implement principles and characteristics of various performance techniques

4.4 Maintain performance standards for the duration of performances

4.5 Effectively communicate the interpretive requirements of other performers as required

4.6 Perform in a style appropriate to the context of performances

4.7 Respond promptly, flexibly and effectively to contingencies as required to maintain the integrity of performances

5. Evaluate performances

5.1 Analyse and assess performances against previous work to assess own technical and artistic development

5.2 Identify and observe weaknesses and errors in performances and develop strategies to improve performance

5.3 Evaluate feedback and develop strategies for possible adjustments to future work

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Learning

2.5, 2.6, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3

• Uses self-evaluation and feedback from others to develop learning strategies

Reading

1.1, 3.1

• Interprets rehearsal and performance schedules
• Studies play scripts and/or song lyrics

Oral communication

1.3, 2.1, 2.6, 5.3

• Contributes to discussions regarding group performances
• Obtains information by listening and questioning

Navigate the world of work

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4

• Follows theatre protocols for performances
• Understands how own role contributes to broader performance goals
• Follows industry practice in relation to safe preparation for performances

Interact with others

1.3, 2.1, 3.2, 3.4, 4.4, 5.3

• Works collaboratively with others involved in performances
• Communicates the mood or style of performance pieces to audiences

Get the work done

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7

• Adopts a logical and methodical approach to preparing for performances and performing before audiences
• Exhibits a professional work ethic
• Demonstrates initiative in dealing with the unexpected during performances
• Refines performance skills by exploring and evaluating a range of advanced approaches to performance techniques
• Acts in an imaginative, spontaneous and confident way in performances

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUAPRF501 Refine performance techniques (Release 2)

CUAPRF501 Refine performance techniques (Release 1)

Updated assessment conditions section. Updated modification history section to reflect changed name of training package.

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 2

This version released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0. Updated assessment conditions section. Updated modification history section to reflect changed name of training package.

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 1.0.