Unit of competency
Modification History
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. |
Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop basic acting skills for performances in commercial, community or open space settings by singers, dancers, actors, comedians and other performers who use basic acting skills in their performances. They may be performing solo or as members of an ensemble.
At this level work is normally supervised, though some autonomy and judgement can be expected in live performance situations.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Performing arts – acting
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for acting practice and performances |
1.1 Take fatigue and personal limitations into account when preparing for acting practice and performances 1.2 Perform warm-up and warm-down procedures in conjunction with practice or performance activities 1.3 Identify and use understanding of stage layout and terminology 1.4 Discuss creative and technical parameters of the role or performance with relevant personnel 1.5 Use make-up, hairstyle and costuming to portray character as required |
2. Explore and practise basic acting skills |
2.1 Perform dialogue with clarity, accuracy and control using a range of basic vocal techniques 2.2 Apply and practise memorisation skills for retaining lines of dialogue 2.3 Develop the creative use of voice and body in a dramatic context to convey role and character 2.4 Apply flexibility, creativity and honesty when rehearsing and acting with others and in improvised performance 2.5 Practise observation and sensory recall of daily life to enrich own performance |
3. Explore characterisation techniques |
3.1 Determine character to be performed 3.2 Build a character by using basic acting skills 3.3 Imaginatively respond to given circumstances and how they affect a character’s choices |
4. Demonstrate a collaborative approach to dramatic practice and performance |
4.1 Cooperate with group members during practice or performance 4.2 Take and interpret direction to further improve own acting practice and performance 4.3 Contribute creatively to group work 4.4 Take account of different functions and roles of theatre personnel in dealings with others |
5. Evaluate own basic acting skills |
5.1 Develop critical skills to evaluate and improve own technique 5.2 Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own basic acting skills |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Learning |
5.2 |
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Reading |
2.2, 3.1 |
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Oral communication |
1.4, 2.1, 2.3, 4.2 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1 |
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Interact with others |
1.4, 2.1, 2.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.2 |
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Get the work done |
1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 |
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Range of Conditions
This section specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.
Rehearsing must include: |
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Improvised performance must include: |
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Basic acting skills must include: |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
CUAACT301 Develop basic acting techniques (Release 2) |
CUAACT301 Develop basic acting techniques (Release 1) |
Updated assessment conditions section. Updated modification history section to reflect changed name of training package. |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5