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. Prepare for rehearsals | 1.1 In consultation with relevant personnel, clarify work requirements with reference to production documentation 1.2 Draft preliminary props extract list and distribute to relevant personnel for discussion and amendments 1.3 Assist stage manager with mark-up of rehearsal room 1.4 Assist with set-up of rehearsal rooms and storage areas 1.5 Source rehearsal room furniture, props and costumes 1.6 Assist with set-up of technical equipment required for rehearsals |
2. Participate in rehearsals | 2.1 Create and use setting and running lists to pre-set and manage props and costumes for rehearsals, and develop costume change plots to summarise requirements 2.2 Set and move scenic elements and furniture as required for rehearsals and create scene change plots to summarise requirements 2.3 Operate technical equipment in rehearsals as required 2.4 Prompt or read in for performers as required 2.5 Assist with safety procedures when rehearsing potentially hazardous sequences 2.6 Deal effectively with unforeseen occurrences 2.7 Take and distribute production meeting minutes promptly to facilitate communication of production developments 2.8 Update props lists and other production documentation as rehearsals progress and distribute promptly 2.9 Contribute information to rehearsal reports and provide assistance to stage manager and others as required |
3. Assist with maintenance of rehearsal rooms | 3.1 Make minor repairs to rehearsal props, costume, furniture and scenic elements or refer work to relevant personnel for repair or replacement when required 3.2 Keep green room tidy, clean and appropriately furnished and equipped 3.3 Keep rehearsal rooms tidy and maintain mark-up throughout the rehearsal period 3.4 Keep noticeboards up-to-date |
4. Assist with bump out of rehearsal rooms | 4.1 At rehearsal end, prepare equipment for move to performance venues or tours 4.2 Pack props and other equipment securely to minimise risk of breakage 4.3 Organise the return of equipment not required for performance venues 4.4 Lift mark-up and return rehearsal and green room areas to original condition 4.5 Organise transfer of equipment to performance venues |
Evidence of the ability to:
assist with stage managing creative rehearsals for at least two productions or events
create, update and use production reference documents during rehearsals
work collaboratively.
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 the purpose of a range of documentation used for stage managing different types of productions or events
describe communication techniques used to provide prompts and cues to performers and crew during rehearsals and performances
explain the role of stage management personnel in the following areas:
audio
company management
costume
lighting
production management
props
set construction
staging
vision systems
describe issues and challenges that can arise when assisting with the stage management of creative rehearsals, and provide examples of action that could be taken suitable to own level of responsibility.
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 rehearsal rooms and facilities.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.