Modification History
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CUAPPM301A |
This version first released with CUA11 Live Performance Training Package version 1.0 |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to contribute to the design and set-up of spaces used for live performances.
Application of the Unit
Individuals responsible for contributing to the lighting and spatial design of performance spaces apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit. At this level, performances would usually be those staged by performing arts schools in community venues.
People in design assistant roles work under the direct supervision of experienced personnel, such as directors, choreographers and designers responsible for different aspects of productions, like lighting, sets and sound.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop an understanding of the dynamics of performance spaces |
1.1. Clarify the essential geography and terminology of performance spaces 1.2. Discuss the dynamics of space and direction with relevant personnel 1.3. Consider the differing dynamics of space for a single performer and a group in relating to an audience 1.4. Clarify specific work practices and OHS relevant to preparing performance spaces 1.5. Determine the range of possibilities for arranging performances in open spaces |
2. Develop skills for applying lighting and design aesthetics to performance spaces |
2.1. Determine how the space can be manipulated using simple set elements 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. Consider ways in which lighting design concepts contribute to a performance |
3. Prepare performance spaces |
3.1. Determine the design elements that best apply to specific performances 3.2. Determine the range of choices for adequately 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 design in rehearsal and contribute to critical analyses and revision of designs |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
- communication skills to:
- discuss performance space issues with others
- communicate performance design requirements to designers and technicians
- initiative and enterprise skills to:
- approach the designing of performance spaces with confidence and focus
- contribute to innovative approaches to designing performance spaces
- learning skills to:
- make connections between technical and artistic elements of productions
- adjust performance space designs in response to peer analysis
- planning and organising skills to prepare performance space designs that take into account a range of variables
- teamwork skills to:
- work collaboratively with others involved in planning performances
- work in an artistic team making positive contributions to analyses of performances.
Required knowledge
- well-developed knowledge of:
- stage geography terminology
- staging elements
- differing potentials of a range of indoor and outdoor performance spaces
- issues and challenges that can arise in the context of designing performance spaces
- overview knowledge of:
- design aesthetics associated with lighting performances and manipulating performance spaces
- OHS principles and procedures related to designing performance spaces.
Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties, such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling). |
Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Essential geography and terminology may include: |
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Performance spaces may include: |
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Relevant personnel may include: |
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Simple set elements may include: |
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Way performance lighting systems function may relate to: |
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Performance lighting systems may include: |
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Ways in which lighting design concepts contribute to a performance may relate to: |
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Design elements may include: |
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Design briefs may be presented by: |
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Event or production requirements may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Performing arts - production management
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.