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CUACHR602
Develop skills in dance notation

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to begin acquiring skills in the highly specialised field of dance notation.

The unit applies to dancers and choreographers whose performance and composition knowledge position them well for a move into the highly specialised field of dance notation. At this level they are expected to apply wide-ranging, highly specialised technical, creative and conceptual skills to express ideas and perspectives. Work activities and learning are largely self-directed.

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

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Evidence Required

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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. Evaluate differences in dance notation methods

1.1 Practise reading scores notated in Labanotation to become familiar with key aspects of the Labanotation system

1.2 Practise reading scores that have been documented using Benesh Movement Notation to become familiar with key aspects of the Benesh system

1.3 Evaluate features of other notation systems to determine which system best suits own needs

1.4 Identify ways in which motif notation can be used to indicate the main aspects of movements, while allowing performers latitude in the way movements are performed

1.5 Identify shorthand used in conjunction with different dance notation methods

1.6 Evaluate the range of software applications used to notate dance

2. Refine dance notation skills

2.1 Discuss options for developing dance notation skills with relevant personnel

2.2 Take account of whether a basic level of music notation skills should be developed as part of dance notation training

2.3 Consider whether to pursue training that goes beyond notation into other issues associated with documenting dance

2.4 Refine skills in chosen notation method until required skill level is achieved

2.5 Use notation skills to document short dance sequences for teaching purposes

2.6 Seek feedback on effectiveness and clarity of notation and continue refining skills

Evidence of the ability to:

notate a short dance sequence using a selected method or shorthand.

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:

demonstrate well-developed knowledge of:

range of specialised dance notation training available

range of ways in which dance notation is used

sources of information about dance notation

demonstrate knowledge of:

common dance notation systems

differences between various dance notation methods

copyright and intellectual property issues associated with notating dance

broader issues associated with documenting dance performances.

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:

reference material related to dance notation

computer technology to access software applications

opportunities to practise notation skills.

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 task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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. Evaluate differences in dance notation methods

1.1 Practise reading scores notated in Labanotation to become familiar with key aspects of the Labanotation system

1.2 Practise reading scores that have been documented using Benesh Movement Notation to become familiar with key aspects of the Benesh system

1.3 Evaluate features of other notation systems to determine which system best suits own needs

1.4 Identify ways in which motif notation can be used to indicate the main aspects of movements, while allowing performers latitude in the way movements are performed

1.5 Identify shorthand used in conjunction with different dance notation methods

1.6 Evaluate the range of software applications used to notate dance

2. Refine dance notation skills

2.1 Discuss options for developing dance notation skills with relevant personnel

2.2 Take account of whether a basic level of music notation skills should be developed as part of dance notation training

2.3 Consider whether to pursue training that goes beyond notation into other issues associated with documenting dance

2.4 Refine skills in chosen notation method until required skill level is achieved

2.5 Use notation skills to document short dance sequences for teaching purposes

2.6 Seek feedback on effectiveness and clarity of notation and continue refining skills

Evidence of the ability to:

notate a short dance sequence using a selected method or shorthand.

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:

demonstrate well-developed knowledge of:

range of specialised dance notation training available

range of ways in which dance notation is used

sources of information about dance notation

demonstrate knowledge of:

common dance notation systems

differences between various dance notation methods

copyright and intellectual property issues associated with notating dance

broader issues associated with documenting dance performances.

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:

reference material related to dance notation

computer technology to access software applications

opportunities to practise notation skills.

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

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Practise reading scores notated in Labanotation to become familiar with key aspects of the Labanotation system 
Practise reading scores that have been documented using Benesh Movement Notation to become familiar with key aspects of the Benesh system 
Evaluate features of other notation systems to determine which system best suits own needs 
Identify ways in which motif notation can be used to indicate the main aspects of movements, while allowing performers latitude in the way movements are performed 
Identify shorthand used in conjunction with different dance notation methods 
Evaluate the range of software applications used to notate dance 
Discuss options for developing dance notation skills with relevant personnel 
Take account of whether a basic level of music notation skills should be developed as part of dance notation training 
Consider whether to pursue training that goes beyond notation into other issues associated with documenting dance 
Refine skills in chosen notation method until required skill level is achieved 
Use notation skills to document short dance sequences for teaching purposes 
Seek feedback on effectiveness and clarity of notation and continue refining skills 

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