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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Analyse the dynamics of performance spaces
  2. Develop skills for applying lighting and design aesthetics to performance spaces
  3. Prepare performance spaces

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

contribute to developing at least one brief for designing a performance space

incorporate into briefs an understanding of:

interaction between the technical and artistic elements of productions

range of possibilities for designing performance spaces

use terminology associated with stage and production design

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.


Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements the individual must:

demonstrate well-developed knowledge of:

stage layout terminology

staging elements

ways in which indoor and outdoor performance spaces can be used

describe issues and challenges that can arise when designing performance spaces and suggest solutions to address them

demonstrate knowledge of:

design aesthetics associated with lighting performances and manipulating performance spaces

work health and safety (WHS) principles and procedures related to designing performance spaces.