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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Required skills

analytical and literacy skills to

analyse varied information sources dealing with potentially complex ideas

observe and interpret physical skills from an informed viewpoint

audiovisual literacy skills to

define movement characteristics

identify specific choreographic historical or ethnic styles

interpret meanings or intentions behind movements

identify concepts or ideas embedded in works

communication skills to

participate in debate and discussion about concepts of dance

present research findings to peers and colleagues

initiative and enterprise skills to challenge assumptions and think laterally about issues

planning and organisational skills to set up and undertake a research process

learning skills to improve own understanding of dance concepts

selfmanagement skills to conduct research and present research findings in a timely fashion

technology skills to access information from the internet

Required knowledge

ways of selecting a meaningful research focus

welldeveloped understanding of copyright moral rights intellectual property issues and legislation in relation to research

fundamental knowledge of different perceptions of dance for differing communities

forms and purposes of popular dance such as

concepts of entertainment

role of gender in dance performances and history

popular genres of western dance and their relation to formal dance repertoires

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

undertake research into an aspect of dance practice

participate in informed discussions about dance concepts

present findings of research in a way that demonstrates

fundamental knowledge of the different perceptions of dance in different cultural contexts

appreciation of the place of popular genres in the development of dance as an art form

ability to interpret movement material

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to a range of dance history and theory information sources

interaction with others as part of the discussion process

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

evaluation of presentation or documentation prepared explaining research processes and how issues surrounding history or theory have been incorporated into work

case studies to assess ability to research and use different types of information

questioning and discussion about candidates intentions and the work outcome

written or verbal reports developed visual or written documentation

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands eg literacy and the needs of particular groups eg people with disabilities and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English remote communities and those with interrupted schooling

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

BSBCRTA Articulate present and debate ideas

BSBCRT401A Articulate, present and debate ideas

CUAWRTA Write about dance

CUAWRT501A Write about dance

CUVRESA Analyse cultural history and theory

CUVRES502A Analyse cultural history and theory.

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant personnelmay include:	manager supervisor mentor teacher choreographer dance critic performer peer.
Individual needs and perspectivesmay be influenced by:	current debate among peers and critics current performing repertoire ensemble concerns and interests ethnicity and cultural concerns visiting performers project brief projected new works techniques used in own practice.
Assumptions and preconceptionsmay relate to:	different cultural responses to research how information is presented level of formality required in the research process own preconceptions preconceptions of others what types of research are acceptable where to find information.
Historical and contemporary sourcesmay include:	accounts and perceptions of dancers and choreographers audiovisual recordings books, journals, newspapers, magazines, catalogues and posters contemporary accounts contemporary and historical critical reviews internet performances presentations professional journals dance notation writings of dance critics, anthropologists, sociologists and cultural commentators.
Cultural contextsmay relate to:	gender ethnicity social and cultural attitudes to the human body concepts of space and how it can be used historical period social class.
New and potentially unintended directionsmay be those which:	challenge preconceptions about work process and outcomes lead the individual to work in a different style generate completely new ideas take the individual back to earlier ideas.
Substantiated opinions and ideasare those which are:	grounded in appropriate research subjected to the analysis of others (e.g. peer review) supported by relevant information the result of rational and logical thought based on aspects of dance sequences, such as: choreography technique of performers set design costumes music.
Formatsmay include:	written presentation incorporating elements, such as: verbal presentation still images video clips dance performance.