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. Follow safe voice practices

1.1 Apply understanding of basic anatomy and physiology to breath control, voice production and articulation for speech and singing

1.2 Demonstrate correct physical posture and stance to enhance efficient breathing and voice production

1.3 Discuss with relevant personnel activities and factors that inhibit or damage voice, voice projection and singing

1.4 Perform relaxation and warm-up routines suitable for the voice in performance

2. Practise technical control and vocal range

2.1 Apply vocal techniques to show freeing and breathing exercises, and flexibility and control of articulation

2.2 Reinforce strengths of voice and throat by undertaking ongoing exercises to maintain and develop posture, breathing control and vocal range

2.3 Extend personal potential by practising intricate arrays of sound through speech and voice exercises

2.4 Express different sounds using a range of the body’s resonators in voice and speech exercises

2.5 Implement methods for maintaining and developing vocal register and resonance

3. Practise vocal expression required for a range of text types

3.1 Interpret a variety of meanings and vocal expressions in a range of dramatic text styles and performance circumstances

3.2 Locate vocal characterisations and dramatic or emotive nuances in texts

3.3 Apply appropriate control of vocal techniques in a range of vocal expressions from a variety of dramatic texts

3.4 Extend comic and dramatic qualities in a range of texts

3.5 Practise diction, timing, voice adaptation, dialects and accents through a variety of performance texts

3.6 Observe correct protocols and cultural maintenance where text or stories with cultural content are to be used in performances

4. Apply dramatic vocal techniques in a range of performance circumstances

4.1 Apply understanding of the principles of non-verbal communication to changes of tone, timbre of voice and projection of vocal sound

4.2 Apply dramatic or emotive nuances when performing vocal expression of characters from texts

4.3 Adapt use of voice, speech, body, emotions and dramatic licence appropriate to context of texts in solo and ensemble performances

4.4 Use pitch, pace and pause skilfully and imaginatively

4.5 Apply range, inflection and tone to convey meaning

4.6 Produce improvisation responses during performances

4.7 Discuss performance with relevant personnel and use feedback to identify and develop ways to improve own vocal performance techniques

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Learning

4.7

• Seeks feedback and accepts guidance from others to improve own technique

Reading

1.1, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5

• Analyses texts or scripts for performance

Oral communication

1.3, 4.6

• Obtains information by listening and questioning

Navigate the world of work

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.2, 2.3, 3.6

• Follows accepted industry practices in relation to safe vocal practices
• Follows protocols when using texts for performance
• Develops relevant skills and knowledge

Interact with others

1.3, 4.3, 4.6

• Works collaboratively with others involved in classes and performances

Get the work done

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6

• Adopts a logical and methodical approach to the process of developing vocal techniques
• Applies a range of vocal and speech exercise methodologies
• Expresses diction, poise and vocal registration in rehearsals and performances
• Uses imagery, visualisation and physical posture techniques to enhance the outcomes of practice sessions

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current version 

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previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUAVOS302 Develop vocal techniques for use in performance (Release 2)

CUAVOS302 Develop vocal techniques for use in performance (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.