Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CUAPRF304 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop audition techniques

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUAPRF304 - Develop audition techniques
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop and apply an understanding of the audition process in the live performance industry.Persons with basic performing skills who are pursuing a career in the entertainment, theatre and events industries apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit. Their skills could lie in fields such as music, dancing, acting, cabaret or street performance.At this level performers would be applying their skills within a limited repertoire and often in ensemble performance.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

relevant resources and equipment

opportunities for auditions in either a real or simulated situation

a venue with adequate space for solo or ensemble performances.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Analyse the audition process
  • Discuss audition requirements with relevant personnel
  • Determine audition processes and criteria used by auditioning bodies
  • Clarify audition notification processes and suitable responses
  • Determine if audition requirements are within range of own abilities and seek advice as required
       
Element: Prepare for auditions
  • Develop performance to suit auditioning requirements
  • Ensure that necessary resources for own performance are available for audition
  • Rehearse audition performance and obtain feedback from relevant personnel
  • As required, meet statutory requirements related to health and safety, and the use of copyright material in auditions
       
Element: Present auditions
  • Arrive at venue punctually to allow for warm-up time and registration procedures
  • Use relaxation techniques to overcome performance anxiety
  • Ensure that dress and manner are appropriate to the audition context
  • Present supporting material to auditioning personnel
  • Present performance using knowledge of performance techniques, synchronising with ensemble members as required
  • Listen carefully and respond to instructions given during audition
  • Maintain a positive manner with auditioning personnel and fellow performers
       
Element: Follow up auditions
  • At the completion of audition, confirm an expected time for hearing the outcome and ensure that appropriate contact details have been given
  • Where result is successful, obtain details of any necessary follow-up
  • In event of non-successful audition, send follow-up correspondence to auditioning body expressing appreciation of opportunity
  • Request feedback on performance from relevant personnel and note areas for future improvement
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Analyse the audition process

1.1 Discuss audition requirements with relevant personnel

1.2 Determine audition processes and criteria used by auditioning bodies

1.3 Clarify audition notification processes and suitable responses

1.4 Determine if audition requirements are within range of own abilities and seek advice as required

2. Prepare for auditions

2.1 Develop performance to suit auditioning requirements

2.2 Ensure that necessary resources for own performance are available for audition

2.3 Rehearse audition performance and obtain feedback from relevant personnel

2.4 As required, meet statutory requirements related to health and safety, and the use of copyright material in auditions

3. Present auditions

3.1 Arrive at venue punctually to allow for warm-up time and registration procedures

3.2 Use relaxation techniques to overcome performance anxiety

3.3 Ensure that dress and manner are appropriate to the audition context

3.4 Present supporting material to auditioning personnel

3.5 Present performance using knowledge of performance techniques, synchronising with ensemble members as required

3.6 Listen carefully and respond to instructions given during audition

3.7 Maintain a positive manner with auditioning personnel and fellow performers

4. Follow up auditions

4.1 At the completion of audition, confirm an expected time for hearing the outcome and ensure that appropriate contact details have been given

4.2 Where result is successful, obtain details of any necessary follow-up

4.3 In event of non-successful audition, send follow-up correspondence to auditioning body expressing appreciation of opportunity

4.4 Request feedback on performance from relevant personnel and note areas for future improvement

Evidence of the ability to:

rehearse a performance that meets the requirements of an auditioning body

perform proficiently for either a real or simulated audition

apply performance skills appropriate to audition

communicate effectively with others involved in the audition.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.

To complete the unit requirements the individual must:

explain how the following apply in rehearsal and performance contexts:

protection of body against injury from overuse

safe lifting practices

describe typical audition protocols

demonstrate well-developed knowledge of:

repertoire being presented for audition

terminology and basic performance techniques relevant to own area of specialisation.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)


Assessment Tasks

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.

Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Analyse the audition process

1.1 Discuss audition requirements with relevant personnel

1.2 Determine audition processes and criteria used by auditioning bodies

1.3 Clarify audition notification processes and suitable responses

1.4 Determine if audition requirements are within range of own abilities and seek advice as required

2. Prepare for auditions

2.1 Develop performance to suit auditioning requirements

2.2 Ensure that necessary resources for own performance are available for audition

2.3 Rehearse audition performance and obtain feedback from relevant personnel

2.4 As required, meet statutory requirements related to health and safety, and the use of copyright material in auditions

3. Present auditions

3.1 Arrive at venue punctually to allow for warm-up time and registration procedures

3.2 Use relaxation techniques to overcome performance anxiety

3.3 Ensure that dress and manner are appropriate to the audition context

3.4 Present supporting material to auditioning personnel

3.5 Present performance using knowledge of performance techniques, synchronising with ensemble members as required

3.6 Listen carefully and respond to instructions given during audition

3.7 Maintain a positive manner with auditioning personnel and fellow performers

4. Follow up auditions

4.1 At the completion of audition, confirm an expected time for hearing the outcome and ensure that appropriate contact details have been given

4.2 Where result is successful, obtain details of any necessary follow-up

4.3 In event of non-successful audition, send follow-up correspondence to auditioning body expressing appreciation of opportunity

4.4 Request feedback on performance from relevant personnel and note areas for future improvement

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

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Discuss audition requirements with relevant personnel 
Determine audition processes and criteria used by auditioning bodies 
Clarify audition notification processes and suitable responses 
Determine if audition requirements are within range of own abilities and seek advice as required 
Develop performance to suit auditioning requirements 
Ensure that necessary resources for own performance are available for audition 
Rehearse audition performance and obtain feedback from relevant personnel 
As required, meet statutory requirements related to health and safety, and the use of copyright material in auditions 
Arrive at venue punctually to allow for warm-up time and registration procedures 
Use relaxation techniques to overcome performance anxiety 
Ensure that dress and manner are appropriate to the audition context 
Present supporting material to auditioning personnel 
Present performance using knowledge of performance techniques, synchronising with ensemble members as required 
Listen carefully and respond to instructions given during audition 
Maintain a positive manner with auditioning personnel and fellow performers 
At the completion of audition, confirm an expected time for hearing the outcome and ensure that appropriate contact details have been given 
Where result is successful, obtain details of any necessary follow-up 
In event of non-successful audition, send follow-up correspondence to auditioning body expressing appreciation of opportunity 
Request feedback on performance from relevant personnel and note areas for future improvement 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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