Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and analyse theatrical references for application to work in the entertainment industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit is relevant to a wide range of industry professionals, and is particularly relevant to designers. The scope and nature of theatrical references will vary depending on the work context, and the unit is written for contextualisation to these different contexts. This unit has linkages to a wide range of other specialisation units within the Entertainment Training Package and other Training Packages in the cultural industries. Combined assessment and/or training would be appropriate with those units. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Research theatrical references |
1.1. Identify theatrical references which are appropriate to area of work 1.2. Use formal and informal research techniques appropriately to access information 1.3. Organise research materials and findings for current and future use by self and others in a manner which facilitates easy access and cross-referencing |
2. Link research to industry practice |
2.1. Critically evaluate information in the context of current industry practice and philosophy of work 2.2. Assess ways in which theatrical references may be used, adapted or challenged within work practices 2.3. Develop positions in relation to theatrical references to inform work practice 2.4. Discuss ideas and research findings with colleagues and incorporate the views of others into work practice as appropriate |
3. Update and maintain knowledge of theatrical trends |
3.1. Identify and use relevant opportunities to update and expand knowledge of theatrical trends and developments 3.2. Incorporate and integrate knowledge in work activities |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
The assessment context must provide for:
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Method of assessment |
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands 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 |
Assessment of this unit requires access to:
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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Theatrical references may apply to multiple aspects of production, including: |
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Theatrical references may include: |
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Information may relate to a vast range of topics which may include: |
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Organising research materials may involve the use of: |
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Critical evaluation may include: |
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Opportunities to update and expand knowledge may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Industry capability - industry context |
Co-requisite units
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