Required skills
communication skills to:
discuss interpretive requirements with other performers
discuss ideas with others to inform own performance
respond appropriately to feedback on own skill development and performance
work creatively with individual differences
initiative and enterprise skills to:
apply imagination, spontaneity and confidence to performances
use improvisation appropriate to chosen technique
develop own critical analysis skills
perform with precision, style and strong stage presence
communicate the mood or style of performance pieces to audiences
use props confidently and effectively
respond to other performers and adjust own performance accordingly
learning skills to:
refine performance skills by exploring and evaluating a range of advanced approaches to performance techniques
integrate technical skills learned in the classroom into rehearsal and performance situations
receive and integrate constructive criticism of performance from peers or coaches
literacy skills to analyse source materials, such as scripts or texts
planning and organising skills to:
effectively prepare for rehearsals and performances
plan practice time
design and implement appropriate warm-up techniques
problem-solving skills to:
make complex judgements to advance own technique
respond flexibly and effectively to contingencies
self-management skills to:
arrive punctually at classes, rehearsals and performances
dress appropriately
observe performance discipline and follow direction
develop a professional work ethic
teamwork skills to work collaboratively with others involved in rehearsals and performances.
Required knowledge
broad knowledge of:
performance theorists, choreographers, theatre directors and movement styles and forms relevant to chosen performance technique
historical and theoretical contexts for performance and how this may be used to inform own artistic practice
application of physical properties and capabilities of materials, tools and equipment to chosen performance technique
copyright, moral rights and intellectual property issues and legislation associated with performance
OHS standards associated with performance
comprehensive knowledge of:
moral, social, physical and psychological elements appropriate to chosen performance technique
performance styles appropriate to technique, such as naturalistic and non-naturalistic
effect of voice and vocal processes on audiences
alignment, breath and techniques for the release of tension
kinaesthetic awareness
body alignment and use of body parts
performance terminology
relationship between performers and audiences
stylistic nuances and dramatic elements associated with various performance styles
performance environment
issues associated with characterisation, such as:
moral
social
physical
psychological
cultural perspectives related to performance.