Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release 1 |
This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 5.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use different performance techniques, such as acting, dancing, singing, comedy and acrobatics in performances in commercial, competitive or community settings.
The unit applies to those who are singers, actors, dancers, comedians, and circus performers, who could be applying these skills in ensembles, partnerships or when performing solo. While some supervision and guidance may be present in practice sessions, a high level of responsibility for themselves and others would be expected in live performances.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Performing arts – Cross-sector performance
Elements and Performance Criteria
E LEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Maintain and care for self as a performer |
1.1 Develop a physical fitness plan in consultation with required personnel 1.2 Identify risk factors that may hinder achievement of goals and seek professional advice as required 1.3 Take mental and physical stress, fatigue and personal limitations into account when undertaking or planning practice sessions, physical exercises and performances 1.4 Perform warm-up and cool-down procedures in conjunction with performance activities 1.5 Wear required clothing and footwear during exercise regime when practicing performance technique |
2. Analyse performance techniques |
2.1 Evaluate principles and techniques of performance with required personnel 2.2 Identify different basic approaches to performance techniques 2.3 Apply kinaesthetic awareness to performance techniques 2.4 Take account of different ways in which performance techniques can be used to create basic sequences 2.5 Identify innovative ways of using techniques through comparing own work to other performances |
3. Perform basic sequences or pieces |
3.1 Perform basic sequences of pieces using principles and characteristics of chosen technique 3.2 Use a range of physical or vocal approaches when performing basic sequences or pieces 3.3 Identify and develop ways to improve own performance using constructive feedback from others |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.
S KILL |
DESCRIPTION |
Learning |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Self-management |
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Teamwork |
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Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to CUAPRF403 Use a range of performance techniques.
Supersedes and is not equivalent to CUAPRF406 Use technique in performance.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5