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.

Elements 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria 

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Analyse musical theatre as an art form

1.1 Identify characteristics, styles and genres of musical theatre

1.2 Gather information on the history of musical theatre

1.3 Regularly view performances by industry practitioners as a way of sourcing new ideas, identifying trends, and maintaining motivation

1.4 Maintain and update knowledge of musical theatre terminology

2. Maintain a physical conditioning program

2.1 In consultation with relevant personnel, identify a range of techniques to improve stamina, strength and flexibility

2.2 Identify risk factors that may inhibit the achievement of goals and seek professional advice as required

2.3 Take fatigue and personal limitations into account when undertaking physical conditioning program

2.4 Perform physical warm-up and warm-down procedures in conjunction with dance or movement activities

2.5 Perform vocal warm-up procedures in conjunction with singing and acting activities

2.6 Ensure that clothing and footwear are appropriate for exercise regime and practising dance technique

2.7 Follow safe movement practices to prevent injury to self and others

3. Practise basic dance techniques

3.1 Demonstrate correct posture and body alignment appropriate to the dance technique and movement

3.2 Demonstrate isolation and coordination of upper and lower body in simple movement sequences

3.3 Apply a range of simple dance techniques  and physical conditioning strategies appropriate to musical theatre style

3.4 Apply control and attention to detail when performing short simple phrases of dance movements

3.5 Incorporate connection of phrases, locomotor and non-locomotor movements into dance sequences

3.6 In a learning environment incorporate musicality, rhythm and correct timing into performances

3.7 Apply understanding of the relationship between musical theatre style and the accompanying music or other media

3.8 Incorporate spatial awareness, connectivity and interactive skills when performing with others

4. Practise basic musical theatre vocal techniques

4.1 Maintain correct posture

4.2 Apply basic breathing techniques

4.3 Apply appropriate dynamics

4.4 Ensure phrasing is appropriate to the music

4.5 Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own musical theatre technique

5. Extend characterisation techniques

5.1 Analyse character to be performed

5.2 Successfully build a character by using basic acting skills 

5.3 Imaginatively respond to given circumstances and how they affect a character

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Learning

1.3, 2.1, 4.5

• Seeks the views and opinions of others to develop own understanding
• Observes industry practitioners, sources new ideas and identifies trends, and applies to own techniques

Reading

1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.2, 5.1

• Obtains information relevant to working in musical theatre from written sources

Oral communication

2.1, 2.2, 4.5

• Obtains information by listening and questioning

Navigate the world of work

1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7

• Applies safe movement and vocal practice

Interact with others

2.1, 2.2, 4.5

• Works collaboratively with others involved in musical theatre classes

Get the work done

2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3

• Adopts a methodical, disciplined and positive approach to developing own musical theatre techniques
• Applies understanding of own physical limitations to planning and implementation of physical conditioning program
• Works creatively on developing techniques for bringing characters to life
• Identifies and applies a range of responses to music and rhythm through dance movements
• Recognises opportunities to develop and apply new approaches to musical theatre

Simple dance techniques  must include:

• alignment for contemporary and jazz dance
• basic elevation techniques
• basic falling techniques
• basic turning techniques
• basic weight transfer techniques
• focusing eyes and mind while performing
• isocentric and polycentric isolations
• locomotor exercises and sequences:

• pirouettes
• posés piqués
• pencil turns
• châinés
• kicks
• jumps and leaps

• maintaining rhythm and tempo
• non-locomotor techniques:

• balance
• stillness

• using arm lines appropriately
• working at differing tempos
• working on centre and off centre.

Basic acting skills  must include:

• observation and sensory awareness
• personalisation
• responding to given circumstances
• translating objectives into action.

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Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUAPRF306 Develop musical theatre techniques (Release 2)

CUAPRF306 Develop musical theatre techniques (Release 1)

Updated assessment conditions section. Updated modification history section to reflect changed name of training package.

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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.