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 contribute to the lighting and spatial design of performance spaces. People in design assistant roles work under the direct supervision of experienced personnel, such as directors, choreographers and designers responsible for aspects of productions such as lighting, sets and sound.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Media and entertainment production – production management
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. Analyse the dynamics of performance spaces |
1.1 Identify terminology used to describe performance spaces 1.2 Discuss the dynamics of space and direction with relevant personnel 1.3 Take account of the differing dynamics of space for a single performer and a group in relating to an audience 1.4 Clarify specific work practices and health and safety issues relevant to preparing performance spaces 1.5 Identify the range of possibilities for arranging performances in open spaces |
2. Develop skills for applying lighting and design aesthetics to performance spaces |
2.1 Analyse how simple set elements can be used to manipulate performance spaces 2.2 Clarify the way in which performance lighting systems function 2.3 Discuss design aesthetics which may be applied to lighting performances with relevant personnel 2.4 Take account of ways in which lighting design concepts contribute to performances |
3. Prepare performance spaces |
3.1 Determine the design elements that best apply to specific performances 3.2 Discuss the range of choices for lighting performances with relevant personnel 3.3 Collaborate with relevant personnel to develop design briefs for specific performances, taking into account event or production requirements 3.4 View space and lighting designs in rehearsals and contribute to critical analyses and revision of designs |
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, 3.3, 3.4 |
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Oral communication |
1.2, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.1, 1.4, 2.1, 3.3, 3.4 |
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Interact with others |
1.2, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 |
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Get the work done |
1.3, 1.5, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
CUAPPM301 Assist with designing performance spaces (Release 2) |
CUAPPM301 Assist with designing performance spaces (Release 1) |
Updated assessment conditions section. Updated modification history section to reflect changed name of training package. |
Equivalent unit |
Links
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