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Unit of competency details

CUAPPM301 - Assist with designing performance spaces (Release 2)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes and is equivalent to CUAPPM301A - Assist with designing performance spacesUpdated to meet Standards for Training Packages. 20/Nov/2013
Is superseded by and equivalent to CUAPPM311 - Assist with conceiving and preparing performance spaces 15/Apr/2021

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
2 (this release) 15/Jan/2016
(View details for release 1) 21/Nov/2013


Qualifications that include this unit

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CUA30413 - Certificate III in Live Production and ServicesCertificate III in Live Production and ServicesSuperseded
CUA40213 - Certificate IV in Community CultureCertificate IV in Community CultureSuperseded1-4 
CUA30415 - Certificate III in Live Production and ServicesCertificate III in Live Production and ServicesSuperseded1-4 
CUA30113 - Certificate III in DanceCertificate III in DanceSuperseded1-4 
CUA30313 - Certificate III in Assistant Dance TeachingCertificate III in Assistant Dance TeachingSuperseded1-3 
CUA40415 - Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical ServicesCertificate IV in Live Production and Technical ServicesSuperseded1-3 
CUA40113 - Certificate IV in DanceCertificate IV in DanceSuperseded1-4 
CUA40413 - Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical ServicesCertificate IV in Live Production and Technical ServicesSuperseded
CUA30213 - Certificate III in Community Dance, Theatre and EventsCertificate III in Community Dance, Theatre and EventsSuperseded1-4 
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 100103 Drama And Theatre Studies  

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 100103 Drama And Theatre Studies  05/Mar/2014 
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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

  • Obtains information from written sources

Oral communication

1.2, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4

  • Obtains information by listening and questioning
  • Discusses ideas and solutions

Navigate the world of work

1.1, 1.4, 2.1, 3.3, 3.4

  • Takes responsibility for meeting regulatory requirements within scope of own role
  • Understands the nature and purpose of own role and associated responsibilities, and how it contributes to the work of others

Interact with others

1.2, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4

  • Works collaboratively with others involved in planning performances

Get the work done

1.3, 1.5, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4

  • Adopts a logical and methodical approach to the process of learning about and contributing to the design of performance spaces
  • Participates in creative planning meetings and discussions

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

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5

 

Assessment requirements

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.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

  • contribute to developing at least one brief for designing a performance space
  • incorporate into briefs an understanding of:
  • interaction between the technical and artistic elements of productions
  • range of possibilities for designing performance spaces
  • use terminology associated with stage and production design
  • work collaboratively.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.

Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements the individual must:

  • demonstrate well-developed knowledge of:
  • stage layout terminology
  • staging elements
  • ways in which indoor and outdoor performance spaces can be used
  • describe issues and challenges that can arise when designing performance spaces and suggest solutions to address them
  • demonstrate knowledge of:
  • design aesthetics associated with lighting performances and manipulating performance spaces
  • work health and safety (WHS) principles and procedures related to designing performance spaces.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

  • performance spaces that can be blacked out
  • basic rig and control system allowing for lighting from a range of different angles, intensities and colours
  • materials for transforming spaces, such as rostra, flats, curtains and treads.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5