CUAPRF420 Develop on-camera performance skills

Release: 1

CUAPRF420 Develop on-camera performance skills

Modification History

Release	Comments
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 adapt and develop techniques for performing to a camera for television or film productions, multimedia displays or online environments.

The unit applies to those who wish to extend their performance techniques in areas including dance, musical theatre, singing and acting, covering the requirements of on-camera performances. Supervision and guidance are provided in practice sessions and rehearsals. Performers are also expected to display a high level of responsibility for themselves and others during film shoots.

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

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Develop techniques for performing on-camera	1.1 Identify performance factors that may attract or alienate viewers 1.2 Identify screen industry terminology 1.3 Develop strategies for addressing common challenges that arise when performing on-camera
2. Prepare for film shoots	2.1 Discuss the intention and key aspects of film shoots with required personnel 2.2 Use screen terminology in preparations and discussions as required 2.3 Identify and confirm specific work practices and health and safety issues required for working on film sets 2.4 Apply safe performance practices and implement injury prevention strategies
3. Perform and follow direction on-camera	3.1 Indicate awareness of shot sizes and ability to hit a mark and work to camera framing 3.2 Adapt performance during shooting using direction from required personnel 3.3 Repeat segments and shots according to requirements of shoots and requests of artistic team members 3.4 Perform segments in a random order, according to shoot requirements 3.5 Analyse performances and note areas for own improvement using recordings

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.

SKILL	DESCRIPTION
Learning	Plans strategies for developing own job performance
Oral communication	Obtains information by listening and questioning Discusses ideas and solutions
Writing	Documents outcomes of self-evaluations
Self-management	Observes film shoot protocol and health and safety procedures Adapts own performance in response to direction Adopts a methodical and logical approach to preparing for and performing on film shoots
Teamwork	Works collaboratively with others involved in film shoots

Unit Mapping Information

Supersedes and is equivalent to CUAPRF410 Develop on-camera performance skills.

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5