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. Clarify performance requirements

1.1 Discuss performance requirements with relevant personnel

1.2 Confirm own role and level of responsibility in relation to performances

1.3 Obtain necessary resources in a timely fashion within own level of responsibility

2. Rehearse for performances

2.1 Maintain personal practice to achieve the required standard for rehearsals and performances

2.2 Develop technical skills and address performance issues and weaknesses during private practice sessions

2.3 Participate in rehearsals as required and adjust performance techniques in response to feedback from others

2.4 Consult with relevant personnel and develop an interpretation of performance pieces

2.5 Critically analyse own performance and performance of others to inform own work

2.6 Respond to other performers and adjust own performance in an ensemble as required

3. Use body effectively and safely

3.1 Observe health and safety principles in private practice and in performances

3.2 Assess and monitor body to realise its own potential and limitations and maximise performance

3.3 Avoid danger of injury both to self and others through controlled use of body

3.4 Note possible stresses and strains of activity on specific parts of the body and take suitable preventative measures to minimise them

3.5 Where damage is done or suspected, seek advice promptly from appropriate sources and take recommended remedial action

4. Prepare for performances

4.1 Use appropriate methods to maintain physical and psychological condition for performances

4.2 Undertake appropriate mental preparation and physical warm-up exercises to ensure readiness for performance

4.3 Ensure that personal presentation is appropriate to performance contexts

4.4 Respond effectively to theatre conventions

5. Perform basic technique before audiences

5.1 Implement a range of strategies to overcome performance anxiety

5.2 Maintain concentration throughout performances

5.3 Follow the lead of other performers as required

5.4 Respond flexibly and effectively to contingencies as required in order to maintain integrity of performances

5.5 Seek feedback on own performance from relevant personnel and incorporate into strategies for continuously improving own technique

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Learning

2.3, 2.5, 5.5

• Seeks the views and opinions of others to develop strategies to improve own technique
• Uses self-evaluation and analysis of others’ performances to improve own technique

Oral communication

1.1, 1.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.5, 5.5

• Obtains information by listening and questioning

Navigate the world of work

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.3, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4

• Follows accepted industry practices in relation to safe movement practices and injury-prevention strategies
• Identifies and follows procedures and expectations associated with own role

Interact with others

1.1, 1.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.6, 3.5, 5.3, 5.5

• Works collaboratively with others involved in rehearsals and performances

Get the work done

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2,4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4

• Adopts a methodical, disciplined and positive approach to preparing for live performances through practice, preparation and rehearsals
• Develops a movement memory

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUAPRF307 Develop performance techniques (Release 2)

CUAPRF307 Develop performance techniques (Release 1)

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

Equivalent unit

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.