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Mapping	Notes	Date
Is superseded by and equivalent to CUAPRF403 - Use a range of performance techniques	Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages. Content of former elements 2 and 3 incorporated into a single element.	20/Nov/2013

Release	Release date
1 1 (this release)	06/Oct/2011

CodeSort Table listing Training packages that include this unit by the Code column	TitleSort Table listing Training packages that include this unit by the Title column	Release
CUA11 - Live Performance Training Package	Live Performance Training Package	1.0

CodeSort Table listing Qualifications that include this unit by the Code column	TitleSort Table listing Qualifications that include this unit by the Title column	Usage Recommendation	Release
CUA50211 - Diploma of Musical Theatre	Diploma of Musical Theatre	Superseded	1
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CodeSort Table listing Accredited courses that have this unit in the completion mapping by the Code column	TitleSort Table listing Accredited courses that have this unit in the completion mapping by the Title column	Status
10042NAT - Diploma of Performing Arts	Diploma of Performing Arts	Non-Current
10215NAT - Certificate III in Theatre and Screen Performance	Certificate III in Theatre and Screen Performance	Non-Current
10345NAT - Certificate IV in Theatre and Screen Performance	Certificate IV in Theatre and Screen Performance	Non-Current

Scheme	Code	Classification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier	100103	Drama And Theatre Studies

Scheme	Code	Classification value	Start date	End date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier	100103	Drama And Theatre Studies	12/Apr/2012

Modification History

Version	Comments
CUAPRF403A	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 use a range of performance techniques, such as acting, dancing, singing and acrobatics.

Application of the Unit

Performers such as singers, actors, dancers and comedians, who require a range of performance techniques, apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit.

Performances may be in commercial, competition or community settings and performers would be working in ensembles, partnerships or solo.

At this level performers are refining their techniques through practice, and while some supervision and guidance may be present in practice, a high level of motivation and sense of responsibility for self and others are expected in live performance situations.

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

Element	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. Maintain and care for self as a performer	1.1. Use appropriate methods of physical and psychological care 1.2. Identify risk factors that may inhibit the achievement of goals and seek professional advice as required 1.3. Take fatigue, personal limitations and boundaries into account when undertaking physical exercise and performances 1.4. Always perform warm-up and cool-down procedures in conjunction with performance activities 1.5. Ensure that clothing and footwear are appropriate for undertaking exercise regime and practising performance technique
2. Develop an understanding of performance techniques	2.1. Discuss with relevant personnel the principles and characteristics of techniques 2.2. Explore a range of basic approaches to techniques 2.3. Apply kinaesthetic awareness to techniques 2.4. Consider a range of ways in which techniques can be used to create simple sequences
3. Analyse techniques	3.1. Develop critical skills to inform own technique 3.2. Compare own work to other performances 3.3. Make judgements to inform own technique
4. Perform simple sequences or pieces	4.1. Use principles and characteristics of chosen technique to perform simple sequences or pieces 4.2. Use a range of physical and vocal approaches in the performance of simple sequences or pieces 4.3. Use feedback from teachers and mentors to identify and develop ways to improve own performance

Required Skills and Knowledge

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.

Required skills

communication skills to:

discuss a range of performance techniques with relevant personnel
respond appropriately to feedback and advice regarding own skill development and performance

initiative and enterprise skills to:

apply imagination, spontaneity and confidence appropriate to chosen technique
use improvisation appropriate to chosen technique
develop own critical analysis skills

learning skills to:

improve own performance techniques through practising the use of dramatic elements
use vocal range and articulation in a range of performance spaces
use story-telling appropriate to the chosen technique

planning and organising skills to plan practice and performance time
self-management skills to:

dress appropriately for practice and performance
follow direction as required
apply safe performance practices
teamwork skills to work collaboratively with others involved in practice and performances.

Required knowledge

overview knowledge of:

major theorists or exponents appropriate to chosen technique
historical, theoretical and cultural perspectives and conventions appropriate to chosen technique
physical properties and capabilities of materials, tools and equipment and their applications appropriate to chosen technique
copyright, moral rights and intellectual property issues and legislation associated with performance
OHS standards associated with performance

well-developed knowledge of:

moral, social, physical and psychological elements appropriate to chosen technique
performance styles appropriate to chosen technique, such as naturalistic and non-naturalistic
key components of voice, its effect on the audience and vocal process
alignment, breath and techniques for the release of tension
kinaesthetic awareness
body alignment and use of body parts
relationship between performer and audience.

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
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Evidence of the ability to: demonstrate appropriate skills in performance practice and chosen technique discuss and evaluate opportunities to inform and develop technical skills explore and experiment with new ideas in making and interpreting performance work critically analyse own performance.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Assessment must ensure access to: a range of materials, resources and equipment used to develop conceptual and technical skills relevant to performance practice and chosen technique performance venues, such as studios, theatre spaces and outdoor settings information about relevant artists, their work, ideas and techniques.
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: direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance evaluation of live or recorded performances verbal or written questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit case studies and scenarios as a basis for discussion of issues and challenges that arise in the context of employing a range of performance techniques direct observation or video recording of candidate performing simple sequences or pieces. 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: CUAPRF404A Refine movement skills for performance CUAPRF405A Rehearse technique for performance CUAPRF406A Use technique in performance.

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.

Physical and psychological care may refer to:	exercise meditation mentoring nutrition Pilates psycho-emotional exercises self-reflection, such as: keeping a journal small group discussions support mechanisms, such as counselling yoga.
Risk factors may relate to:	body image and eating disorders consistency of a physical fitness regime expectations of others gender-appropriate performance techniques gender issues insufficient hydration incorrectly fitting footwear and clothing insufficient injury-prevention strategies own ambition.
Warm-up and cool-down procedures may include:	aerobic activities anaerobic exercises coordinated breathing activities flexibility exercises floor work joint-mobility exercises stretching vocal exercises.
Relevant personnel may include:	agents coaches colleagues directors family members medical practitioners mentors nutrition experts performers teachers.
Principles and characteristics may include:	dramatic elements: climax contrast focus mood rhythm sound space symbol timing tension characterisation: moral social physical psychological movement space timing rhythm focus flexibility coordination shape locomotion improvisation: structure plot character dramatic tension climax techniques grafting blocking yielding endowing status.
Techniques may include:	acrobatics acting circus clown dance improvisation mask mime movement physical theatre puppetry and object manipulation voice.
Basic approaches may include:	demonstrating simple vocabulary reading from source materials to inform practice using private practice working with peers.
Kinaesthetic awareness may relate to awareness of:	balance body movements derived from: muscle, tendon and articular sensitivity outside the body, such as the eyes, ears, mouth and skin stimulus within the body, such as blood pressure and body position breathing centring coordination dynamics flexibility focus gestures gravity location in space locomotion muscular tensions of the body and its parts orientation position posture rhythm shape time.
Simple sequences may include:	beats or scenes from scripted works character-based scenes or scenarios improvisations based on stimulus, such as: images emotions stories characters scenarios theatre sport formats objects group devised scenes or scenarios routines or lazzi.
Critical skills may refer to:	analytic discussion and evaluation investigative journal recording questioning.
Other performances may include:	amateur productions community productions documented performances, such as: video or audio recordings detailed written descriptions of performances installation peer performances processional works professional productions street theatre.
Feedback may include:	feedback from tutors, mentors and coaches feedback from peers self-evaluation video documentary.

Unit Sector(s)

Performing arts - performance

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

Unit of competency details

CUAPRF403A - Employ a range of performance techniques (Release 1)

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