Required skills

communication and teamwork skills sufficient to

provide leadership to performers in relation to stagecraft aspects of performances

work creatively with individual differences

work constructively with group dynamics

identify and deal positively and constructively with conflict

initiative enterprise and creativity in the context of

contributing innovative and creative ideas to the design of stagecraft aspects of performances

responding effectively to the unexpected during live performances

taking venue and style of show into account when performing

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

planning and organisational skills sufficient to

plan stagecraft aspects of performances

plan for contingencies

ensure that all stagecraft requirements are in place in a timely fashion

selfmanagement skills in the context of

observing protocols appropriate to the genre style and context of performance

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

applying relevant OHS principles to work practice

Required knowledge

sound knowledge of

range of genres and their musical forms and conventions in performance

solo or group performance protocols and customs

how aspects of stagecraft can be used to enhance performances

roles and responsibilities of creative and technical personnel involved in stage performances

capabilities of sound lighting and staging equipment in relation to stagecraft aspects of performances

principles of team leadership

issues and challenges that arise in the context of providing leadership in relation to stagecraft aspects of performances

OHS practices procedures and standards as they apply to 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

work collaboratively on the planning of stagecraft aspects of performances

confidently perform own role in relation to stagecraft aspects of performances

implement stagecraft aspects of performances as planned

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 of rehearsals or performances where the candidate is responsible for stagecraft aspects

video andor audio recordings of performances or practice sessions where the candidate is responsible for stagecraft aspects

selfevaluation sheets

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

samples of plans prepared by the candidate to document stagecraft aspects of performances

case studies scenarios and interviews as a basis to discuss issues and challenges that arise in the context of planning stagecraft aspects of performances and providing leadership to others in relation to stagecraft

Guidance information for assessment

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

CUSMPFA Prepare a program for performance

CUSMPF501A Prepare a program for performance

CUSMPFA Incorporate interactive technology into performance

CUSMPF502A Incorporate interactive technology into performance

CUSMPFA Present a music performance

CUSMPF601A Present a music performance.

Appropriate personnel may include:

Repertoire may include:

Aspects of stagecraft may include: