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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Research theatrical references
  2. Link research to industry practice
  3. Update and maintain knowledge of theatrical trends

Required Skills

Required skills

research skills sufficient to analyse and interpret complex and varied references for application to work practices

literacy skills sufficient to interpret theatrical references of a complex and varied nature

Required knowledge

sources of theatrical references in relation to particular areas of work

different types of references that apply to professionals involved in cultural productions

current production trends within the relevant industry context

evolution of theatrical and other productions as relevant to the industry context eg film performance set design

networks and opportunities for maintaining current industry knowledge

copyright moral rights and intellectual property issues and legislation and their impact on industry practice

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

The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit

application of research and analytical skills to inform specific work practice

sound knowledge of theatrical references and their application to the relevant area of work

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for

project or work activities that allow the candidate to apply research and analytical skills to a specific industry context

Method of assessment

Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge and might include

case studies to assess ability to analyse references for specific purposes

review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands 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

Assessment of this unit requires access to

theatrical references


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.

Theatrical references may apply to multiple aspects of production, including:

costume design

lighting design

production technology

props design

set design

Theatrical references may include:

films

historical texts

images/objects

Internet

journal articles

oral histories

other productions

Information may relate to a vast range of topics which may include:

architectural styles

colour

history of theatre

light

philosophy of theatre

production genres

social history

texture

Organising research materials may involve the use of:

charts/diagrams

databases

files

indices

plans

Critical evaluation may include:

comparing

considering merit

contrasting

critiquing/challenging

discussion and debate

reflecting

Opportunities to update and expand knowledge may include:

formal training

further research

industry networks

professional associations

seminars