Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to rehearse performers for film, media and stage productions.
It applies to individuals responsible for visualising and defining style and structure of productions. They apply high-level communication, collaboration and management skills to inspire and motivate a team of performers and technical crew, to realise their creative vision for productions. They operate with a high degree of autonomy and are members of a production team.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Media and Entertainment Production – Directing
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Plan rehearsals |
1.1 Establish key dramatic elements to be addressed in rehearsal, and plot and document scenes 1.2 Note areas of scripts that require special attention and prioritise scenes that may need additional emphasis in rehearsal 1.3 Research a range of sources to enhance artistic interpretations of script materials 1.4 Liaise with relevant production personnel to confirm rehearsal infrastructure is in place to meet production, safety and security requirements 1.5 Establish communication processes with relevant production personnel, and check documentation requirements are fulfilled |
2. Conduct initial read-throughs |
2.1 Brief relevant production personnel on intended creative, dramatic and technical aspects of productions 2.2 Use rehearsal exercises to establish cast cohesion and communication 2.3 Conduct an initial read-through of script to identify key dramatic elements and proposed visualisation of narrative 2.4 Discuss interpretations of script and characterisations with performers and record responses for potential inclusion in productions 2.5 Provide performers with additional materials and sources to assist with their interpretation of characters and their performance |
3. Conduct rehearsals |
3.1 Incorporate innovative ideas in rehearsal exercises and strategies to enhance overall performance 3.2 Facilitate performers' understanding of how scripts will be translated into visual narratives 3.3 Discuss dramatic elements of scenes with performers, and work together to refine and improve quality of performances 3.4 Assist performers in realising the relationship between visual and narrative aspects of scripts 3.5 Experiment with narrative conventions and elements to achieve desired creative outcomes and extend the range of own directing skills 3.6 Monitor disposition of performers throughout rehearsals and create an environment that enables optimum performance 3.7 Develop and establish blocking and staging of each scene with production personnel, noting input from participants 3.8 Confirm performers understand the context of blocking and staging arrangements in each scene 3.9 Provide feedback to performers during rehearsals in a clear and constructive manner |
4. Direct final rehearsals |
4.1 Liaise with relevant production personnel to finalise technical and design requirements for full dress rehearsals 4.2 Conduct final rehearsals, incorporating planned and rehearsed aspects of productions 4.3 Evaluate all aspects of rehearsals, including own performance, and note areas for future improvement 4.4 Provide constructive feedback to production personnel on their performances, and invite comment on the rehearsal process |
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 |
Reading |
1.1-1.3, 1.5, 2.3, 3.2 |
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Writing |
1.1, 1.2, 2.4 |
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Oral Communication |
1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.4, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5, 3.7-3.9, 4.1, 4.4 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.5, 2.2, 2.5, 3.2, 4.3 |
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Interact with others |
1.4, 1.5, 2.1-2.4, 3.2-3.5, 3.7, 3.9, 4.1, 4.4 |
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Get the work done |
1.1, 1.2, 2.5, 3.1, 3.6, 3.7, 4.1, 4.2 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
CUADRT501 Direct rehearsals of performers |
CUFDRT501A Direct rehearsals of performers |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages. Minor edits to performance criteria. |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5