Assessor Resource

CUACHR601
Create choreography for stage and screen

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to create choreography for stage and screen productions and to synchronise dance with stage and screen sequences.

Choreographers apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit as they collaborate with a wide range of creative and technical personnel to create choreography that enhances the storyline or mood of stage and screen productions. Choreography could incorporate any dance style or combination of dance styles, as well as other artistic forms, such as singing and acting.

At this level, choreographers display, within a collaborative environment, a high level of autonomy, motivation and judgement as they take responsibility for the quality of the final choreography.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Participate in pre-production activities

1.1 Clarify aspects of production briefs and production values in consultation with relevant personnel

1.2 Investigate original choreographic work in screen productions, taking into account the advantages and limitations of the medium

1.3 Research style and other aspects of dance appropriate to the content or storyline of productions

1.4 Organise resources in line with production requirements

1.5 Establish a schedule for viewing material with relevant personnel to monitor implications for composing dance elements

2. Generate ideas for choreography

2.1 Prepare plans for completing work in line with briefs, and negotiate contracts as required

2.2 Conduct briefings for others involved in the process as required

2.3 Research appropriate aspects of the production to inform ideas on content or storyline

2.4 Generate a range of ideas, movements and starting points, and experiment with options that communicate themes

2.5 Investigate the potential of structural elements for achieving desired effects

2.6 Transform choreographic ideas into the stage or screen setting

2.7 Discuss plans with relevant personnel and refine as required

3. Create original choreography

3.1 Apply a range of advanced composition techniques to organise dance elements into working versions of themes that support productions

3.2 Collaborate in the construction of musical and choreographic material to create choreography that responds to rhythmic structures in music

3.3 Collaborate with relevant personnel on technical production of performances as part of the choreographic process

3.4 Incorporate safe dance practices through phases of the creative process to minimise risk of injury to performers

3.5 Finalise choreography using dance notation

4. Produce work for public performances

4.1 Clearly explain the ideas that works are presenting and the methodology used to develop works, to a standard suitable to public performance

4.2 Effectively direct and rehearse with dancers and technicians

4.3 Refine and stage pieces for performance spaces

4.4 View works with relevant personnel and seek feedback on how well composition meets creative and technical requirements

4.5 Incorporate ideas and suggestions into final compositions

4.6 Perform pieces to audiences convincingly and consistently over repeated performances with energy, commitment and focus

5. Evaluate choreography of public performances

5.1 Discuss aspects of the composition process that worked well and what could be improved with relevant personnel

5.2 Evaluate the quality and success of the choreography in terms of how well it met production requirements and planned outcomes

5.3 Evaluate own role in operations and note areas for improvement

5.4 Use results of evaluation to improve own work practices

5.5 Provide feedback to team members on their performance as required

Evidence of the ability to:

prepare an appropriate choreographic response to a stage or screen brief

develop ideas suitable for a major piece of choreography for public performance

demonstrate competent skills in dance craft and direction when presenting work in a public setting

work creatively, collaboratively and constructively with artists, performers and technical crew

apply composition skills to stage and screen mediums.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.

To complete the unit requirements the individual must:

explain:

principles and techniques involved in composing dance for stage and screen

how film making aesthetics, processes, personnel and technologies affect the development of choreography

demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of:

formats used for legal contracts with choreographers working on stage and screen productions

safe dance practices when performing in stage and screen productions

musical styles, genres and rhythms used in different choreographic contexts

describe issues and challenges that arise when composing dance for stage and screen productions and suggest solutions to address them.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

a space with suitable flooring, sets and props

suitable equipment and resources for the choreographed piece

suitable costuming, make-up and hair equipment and supplies.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Participate in pre-production activities

1.1 Clarify aspects of production briefs and production values in consultation with relevant personnel

1.2 Investigate original choreographic work in screen productions, taking into account the advantages and limitations of the medium

1.3 Research style and other aspects of dance appropriate to the content or storyline of productions

1.4 Organise resources in line with production requirements

1.5 Establish a schedule for viewing material with relevant personnel to monitor implications for composing dance elements

2. Generate ideas for choreography

2.1 Prepare plans for completing work in line with briefs, and negotiate contracts as required

2.2 Conduct briefings for others involved in the process as required

2.3 Research appropriate aspects of the production to inform ideas on content or storyline

2.4 Generate a range of ideas, movements and starting points, and experiment with options that communicate themes

2.5 Investigate the potential of structural elements for achieving desired effects

2.6 Transform choreographic ideas into the stage or screen setting

2.7 Discuss plans with relevant personnel and refine as required

3. Create original choreography

3.1 Apply a range of advanced composition techniques to organise dance elements into working versions of themes that support productions

3.2 Collaborate in the construction of musical and choreographic material to create choreography that responds to rhythmic structures in music

3.3 Collaborate with relevant personnel on technical production of performances as part of the choreographic process

3.4 Incorporate safe dance practices through phases of the creative process to minimise risk of injury to performers

3.5 Finalise choreography using dance notation

4. Produce work for public performances

4.1 Clearly explain the ideas that works are presenting and the methodology used to develop works, to a standard suitable to public performance

4.2 Effectively direct and rehearse with dancers and technicians

4.3 Refine and stage pieces for performance spaces

4.4 View works with relevant personnel and seek feedback on how well composition meets creative and technical requirements

4.5 Incorporate ideas and suggestions into final compositions

4.6 Perform pieces to audiences convincingly and consistently over repeated performances with energy, commitment and focus

5. Evaluate choreography of public performances

5.1 Discuss aspects of the composition process that worked well and what could be improved with relevant personnel

5.2 Evaluate the quality and success of the choreography in terms of how well it met production requirements and planned outcomes

5.3 Evaluate own role in operations and note areas for improvement

5.4 Use results of evaluation to improve own work practices

5.5 Provide feedback to team members on their performance as required

Evidence of the ability to:

prepare an appropriate choreographic response to a stage or screen brief

develop ideas suitable for a major piece of choreography for public performance

demonstrate competent skills in dance craft and direction when presenting work in a public setting

work creatively, collaboratively and constructively with artists, performers and technical crew

apply composition skills to stage and screen mediums.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.

To complete the unit requirements the individual must:

explain:

principles and techniques involved in composing dance for stage and screen

how film making aesthetics, processes, personnel and technologies affect the development of choreography

demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of:

formats used for legal contracts with choreographers working on stage and screen productions

safe dance practices when performing in stage and screen productions

musical styles, genres and rhythms used in different choreographic contexts

describe issues and challenges that arise when composing dance for stage and screen productions and suggest solutions to address them.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

a space with suitable flooring, sets and props

suitable equipment and resources for the choreographed piece

suitable costuming, make-up and hair equipment and supplies.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Clarify aspects of production briefs and production values in consultation with relevant personnel 
Investigate original choreographic work in screen productions, taking into account the advantages and limitations of the medium 
Research style and other aspects of dance appropriate to the content or storyline of productions 
Organise resources in line with production requirements 
Establish a schedule for viewing material with relevant personnel to monitor implications for composing dance elements 
Prepare plans for completing work in line with briefs, and negotiate contracts as required 
Conduct briefings for others involved in the process as required 
Research appropriate aspects of the production to inform ideas on content or storyline 
Generate a range of ideas, movements and starting points, and experiment with options that communicate themes 
Investigate the potential of structural elements for achieving desired effects 
Transform choreographic ideas into the stage or screen setting 
Discuss plans with relevant personnel and refine as required 
Apply a range of advanced composition techniques to organise dance elements into working versions of themes that support productions 
Collaborate in the construction of musical and choreographic material to create choreography that responds to rhythmic structures in music 
Collaborate with relevant personnel on technical production of performances as part of the choreographic process 
Incorporate safe dance practices through phases of the creative process to minimise risk of injury to performers 
Finalise choreography using dance notation 
Clearly explain the ideas that works are presenting and the methodology used to develop works, to a standard suitable to public performance 
Effectively direct and rehearse with dancers and technicians 
Refine and stage pieces for performance spaces 
View works with relevant personnel and seek feedback on how well composition meets creative and technical requirements 
Incorporate ideas and suggestions into final compositions 
Perform pieces to audiences convincingly and consistently over repeated performances with energy, commitment and focus 
Discuss aspects of the composition process that worked well and what could be improved with relevant personnel 
Evaluate the quality and success of the choreography in terms of how well it met production requirements and planned outcomes 
Evaluate own role in operations and note areas for improvement 
Use results of evaluation to improve own work practices 
Provide feedback to team members on their performance as required 

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