Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Required skills
communication, teamwork and organisational skills to:
respond appropriately to constructive feedback on own performance in rehearsals
work collaboratively with others involved in rehearsals and practice sessions
initiative and enterprise skills to implement appropriate strategies to overcome performance anxiety
learning skills to prepare for live performance through practice, preparation and rehearsals
listening skills to:
maintain correct tempi in performance pieces as required
monitor and adjust performance in practice and rehearsals as required
literacy skills to interpret and clarify written or verbal instructions
self-management skills to:
demonstrate reliability in agreed work commitments
identify areas of weakness and plan practice accordingly
maintain an appropriate standard of personal presentation in a performance context
meet deadlines and prioritise tasks
practice and perform with due regard to personal health and safety considerations
set personal goals
technical and problem-solving skills to use a range of techniques in area of specialisation in rehearsals and performances.
Required knowledge
basic knowledge of:
appropriate strategies and psychological tools that can be used to overcome performance anxiety
role of make-up and hairstyling in performance
stage production, including aspects of staging and the creation of dramatic effect
theatre conventions
broad knowledge of:
issues and challenges that arise in the context of preparing for performances
OHS legislation and principles relevant to particular performance contexts, such as:
hearing protection
performance anxiety
policies and best practice
protection of body against overuse injury
safe lifting practices
principles and techniques in area of specialisation
repertoire relevant to the technique or area of specialisation.
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.
Issues may include: | audience expectations working cooperatively with others involved in performances length of performances adequate practice time rehearsals resources, such as: appropriate footwear costumes instruments instrumental accessories microphones scores sheet music tapes props sound equipment production schedule role of production personnel, including: stage manager technical crew production manager director theatre conventions, e.g. call times time venue. |
Relevant personnel may include: | agent client coach conductor medical personnel mentor musical director performers producer psychologist teacher tutor. |
Characteristics and likely causes of performance anxiety may include: | excess body tension forgetting routines inappropriate energy levels incorrect timing injury lack of facial expression lack of spatial awareness. |
Strategies to overcome performance anxiety may include: | adequate rehearsal focusing on a single element or action at a time relaxation techniques, such as: meditation imagery and conscious visualisation affirmations stretching deep breathing light aerobic exercises maintaining a work-life balance mental rehearsal warm-up routines. |
Performers may refer to: | actors dancers musicians orchestra singers. |
Methods to maintain physical and psychological condition may refer to: | maintaining a fitness regime regular practice time regular rehearsals stretching and strengthening exercises. |
Warm-up exercises may include: | barre and floor exercises exercises for areas, such as: body conditioning and strength development flexibility isometric control coordination improvement and enhancement exercises muscle contraction and release exercises to loosen mouth, such as: tongue lips soft palate exercises to loosen face muscles, such as: cheek eye jaw gentle open vowel singing isolation and mobility of body parts maintaining good throat hydration with gentle gargling slow and relevant stretching slow and deep breathing. |
Aspects of personal presentation may include: | accessories costume, including footwear demeanour hair make-up, such as: body paint face make-up theatre make-up observance of cultural or historical background of the dance style posture way of moving. |
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
Observation Checklist