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 plan and manage stagecraft of performances.
It applies to individuals who are responsible for contributing ideas to the overall look, feel and sound of performances in collaboration with other creative and production personnel. They are also responsible for overseeing that stagecraft goes according to plan during performances.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Performing arts – music performance
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 stagecraft of performances |
1.1 Collaborate with appropriate people on the design of performances and order of repertoire 1.2 Generate, discuss and refine ideas with appropriate people about aspects of stagecraft to engage audience 1.3 Agree stagecraft and confirm role of each person in performances 1.4 Select equipment and/or technology for performances to support stagecraft 1.5 Anticipate problems that may arise, and plan contingencies accordingly 1.6 Organise performances to be recorded for later evaluation, if possible |
2. Lead a group during performances |
2.1 Collaborate with appropriate people during performance set-up to ensure that stagecraft aspects of performances will run as planned and that work health and safety (WHS) requirements are implemented 2.2 Rehearse planned stagecraft aspects of performances as required 2.3 Conduct a pre-performance check with group members, and make any final adjustments as required 2.4 Perform own role confidently, including introductions, segues and concluding remarks as required 2.5 Respond to the unexpected on stage or front of house, to maintain the flow and integrity of performances 2.6 Interact cooperatively with other performers on stage, and ensure that their work is appropriately acknowledged 2.7 Communicate effectively with audiences before, between and after performances |
3. Evaluate stagecraft of performances |
3.1 View or listen to recordings of performances to evaluate strengths and weaknesses in relation to stagecraft 3.2 Seek feedback from appropriate people, and incorporate their feedback into future improvement strategies |
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 |
Oral Communication |
1.1-1.3, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 2.6, 2.7, 3.1, 3.2 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.3, 2.1 |
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Interact with others |
1.1-1.3, 2.3, 2.5-2.7 |
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Get the work done |
1.1, 1.2, 1.4-1.6, 2.2, 2.3, 2.5 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
CUAMPF602 Manage stagecraft aspects of performances |
CUSMPF602A Manage stagecraft aspects of performances |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages. Minor changes to elements and 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