Required skills

communication and teamwork skills sufficient to

seek and use feedback from peers and leaders to improve stagecraft skills and performance

appropriately recognise and support the contribution of other artists

working creatively with individual differences

interact and collaborate with other artists to achieve required performance outcomes

listening skills sufficient to

listen critically to the performance of others and respond appropriately

listen critically to and adjust own performance to achieve required outcomes

initiative and enterprise skills in the context of

using original and innovative approaches in stage performances

understanding and expressing appropriate dramatic nuance

taking venue and style of show into account when performing

engaging with audiences in ways that entertain and enhance peoples overall experience

learning skills in the context of accessing opportunities to improve stagecraft skills

selfmanagement skills sufficient to

observe protocols appropriate to the genre style and context of performance

maintain an appropriate standard of stage presentation relevant to the area of specialisation

technical and problemsolving skills sufficient to use

body appropriately in movement and breathing to enhance stage performance

instrument and performing spaces dress makeup and props in ways that enhance the overall performance

stage equipment and technology to enhance stage performance

techniques to control and enhance stage movement

Required knowledge

sound knowledge of

range of genres and their musical forms and conventions in performance in selected area of specialisation

solo or group performance protocols and customs in selected area of specialisation

technical requirements of relevant instruments for accurate and appropriate performance in selected area of specialisation

issues and challenges that arise in the context of applying stagecraft skills to performances

OHS practices procedures and standards as they apply to using musical instruments and performing in a range of environments

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

develop and apply a range of stagecraft skills appropriate to the style of performance on at least three occasions

communicate effectively with audiences

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to relevant instruments and equipment

opportunities to perform before an audience

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit

observation or video recording of candidate during performances

written or oral questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required knowledge section of this unit

evaluation of documented or recorded discussion with candidate about personal career goals and the role stagecraft skills play in those

case studies as a basis for discussion of issues methods and strategies associated with developing and maintaining stagecraft skills

Guidance information for assessment

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

CUSMPFA Rehearse music for group performances

CUSMPF401A Rehearse music for group performances

CUSMPFA Perform music as part of a group

CUSMPF404A Perform music as part of a group

CUSMPFA Perform music as a soloist

CUSMPF406A Perform music as a soloist

CUSMPFA Perform improvisation for audiences

CUSMPF505A Perform improvisation for audiences.

Relevant personnel may include:

Learning may take place through:

Stagecraft skills may include:

Strategies for developing stagecraft skills may include:

Technology may include: