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

CUAPRF307 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop performance techniques

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUAPRF307 - Develop performance techniques
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare physically and psychologically for live performances.People who want to pursue a career as performers in the entertainment, theatre and events industries apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit. They could be training to be actors, dancers, circus performers, musicians or vocalists. From an early stage in their careers, performers need to develop skills associated with preparing themselves to perform before audiences in contexts as varied as small and large entertainment venues, street festivals, corporate functions and community events.The development of these skills is usually carried out in private practice, rehearsal and performance settings and under supervision and guidance.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 rehearsals and performances in either a real or simulated situation.

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: Clarify performance requirements
  • Discuss performance requirements with relevant personnel
  • Confirm own role and level of responsibility in relation to performances
  • Obtain necessary resources in a timely fashion within own level of responsibility
       
Element: Rehearse for performances
  • Maintain personal practice to achieve the required standard for rehearsals and performances
  • Develop technical skills and address performance issues and weaknesses during private practice sessions
  • Participate in rehearsals as required and adjust performance techniques in response to feedback from others
  • Consult with relevant personnel and develop an interpretation of performance pieces
  • Critically analyse own performance and performance of others to inform own work
  • Respond to other performers and adjust own performance in an ensemble as required
       
Element: Use body effectively and safely
  • Observe health and safety principles in private practice and in performances
  • Assess and monitor body to realise its own potential and limitations and maximise performance
  • Avoid danger of injury both to self and others through controlled use of body
  • Note possible stresses and strains of activity on specific parts of the body and take suitable preventative measures to minimise them
  • Where damage is done or suspected, seek advice promptly from appropriate sources and take recommended remedial action
       
Element: Prepare for performances
  • Use appropriate methods to maintain physical and psychological condition for performances
  • Undertake appropriate mental preparation and physical warm-up exercises to ensure readiness for performance
  • Ensure that personal presentation is appropriate to performance contexts
  • Respond effectively to theatre conventions
       
Element: Perform basic technique before audiences
  • Implement a range of strategies to overcome performance anxiety
  • Maintain concentration throughout performances
  • Follow the lead of other performers as required
  • Respond flexibly and effectively to contingencies as required in order to maintain integrity of performances
  • Seek feedback on own performance from relevant personnel and incorporate into strategies for continuously improving own technique
       


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. Clarify performance requirements

1.1 Discuss performance requirements with relevant personnel

1.2 Confirm own role and level of responsibility in relation to performances

1.3 Obtain necessary resources in a timely fashion within own level of responsibility

2. Rehearse for performances

2.1 Maintain personal practice to achieve the required standard for rehearsals and performances

2.2 Develop technical skills and address performance issues and weaknesses during private practice sessions

2.3 Participate in rehearsals as required and adjust performance techniques in response to feedback from others

2.4 Consult with relevant personnel and develop an interpretation of performance pieces

2.5 Critically analyse own performance and performance of others to inform own work

2.6 Respond to other performers and adjust own performance in an ensemble as required

3. Use body effectively and safely

3.1 Observe health and safety principles in private practice and in performances

3.2 Assess and monitor body to realise its own potential and limitations and maximise performance

3.3 Avoid danger of injury both to self and others through controlled use of body

3.4 Note possible stresses and strains of activity on specific parts of the body and take suitable preventative measures to minimise them

3.5 Where damage is done or suspected, seek advice promptly from appropriate sources and take recommended remedial action

4. Prepare for performances

4.1 Use appropriate methods to maintain physical and psychological condition for performances

4.2 Undertake appropriate mental preparation and physical warm-up exercises to ensure readiness for performance

4.3 Ensure that personal presentation is appropriate to performance contexts

4.4 Respond effectively to theatre conventions

5. Perform basic technique before audiences

5.1 Implement a range of strategies to overcome performance anxiety

5.2 Maintain concentration throughout performances

5.3 Follow the lead of other performers as required

5.4 Respond flexibly and effectively to contingencies as required in order to maintain integrity of performances

5.5 Seek feedback on own performance from relevant personnel and incorporate into strategies for continuously improving own technique

Evidence of the ability to:

apply strategies to overcome the effects of performance anxiety

use personal practice time and rehearsals to reach the standard required for performances

respond to constructive feedback on own performance

take account of personal health and safety considerations during practice sessions

communicate effectively with others involved in practice sessions or rehearsals

prepare personal presentation for performances.

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:

in the context of performing live, demonstrate basic knowledge of:

strategies to overcome performance anxiety

how staging is used to create dramatic effect

role of make-up and hairstyling in performance

common theatre conventions

hearing protection

techniques for protecting body against injury from overuse

safe lifting practices

explain issues and challenges that arise when preparing for performances and suggest solutions to address them

describe key features of techniques and repertoire in 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. Clarify performance requirements

1.1 Discuss performance requirements with relevant personnel

1.2 Confirm own role and level of responsibility in relation to performances

1.3 Obtain necessary resources in a timely fashion within own level of responsibility

2. Rehearse for performances

2.1 Maintain personal practice to achieve the required standard for rehearsals and performances

2.2 Develop technical skills and address performance issues and weaknesses during private practice sessions

2.3 Participate in rehearsals as required and adjust performance techniques in response to feedback from others

2.4 Consult with relevant personnel and develop an interpretation of performance pieces

2.5 Critically analyse own performance and performance of others to inform own work

2.6 Respond to other performers and adjust own performance in an ensemble as required

3. Use body effectively and safely

3.1 Observe health and safety principles in private practice and in performances

3.2 Assess and monitor body to realise its own potential and limitations and maximise performance

3.3 Avoid danger of injury both to self and others through controlled use of body

3.4 Note possible stresses and strains of activity on specific parts of the body and take suitable preventative measures to minimise them

3.5 Where damage is done or suspected, seek advice promptly from appropriate sources and take recommended remedial action

4. Prepare for performances

4.1 Use appropriate methods to maintain physical and psychological condition for performances

4.2 Undertake appropriate mental preparation and physical warm-up exercises to ensure readiness for performance

4.3 Ensure that personal presentation is appropriate to performance contexts

4.4 Respond effectively to theatre conventions

5. Perform basic technique before audiences

5.1 Implement a range of strategies to overcome performance anxiety

5.2 Maintain concentration throughout performances

5.3 Follow the lead of other performers as required

5.4 Respond flexibly and effectively to contingencies as required in order to maintain integrity of performances

5.5 Seek feedback on own performance from relevant personnel and incorporate into strategies for continuously improving own technique

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 performance requirements with relevant personnel 
Confirm own role and level of responsibility in relation to performances 
Obtain necessary resources in a timely fashion within own level of responsibility 
Maintain personal practice to achieve the required standard for rehearsals and performances 
Develop technical skills and address performance issues and weaknesses during private practice sessions 
Participate in rehearsals as required and adjust performance techniques in response to feedback from others 
Consult with relevant personnel and develop an interpretation of performance pieces 
Critically analyse own performance and performance of others to inform own work 
Respond to other performers and adjust own performance in an ensemble as required 
Observe health and safety principles in private practice and in performances 
Assess and monitor body to realise its own potential and limitations and maximise performance 
Avoid danger of injury both to self and others through controlled use of body 
Note possible stresses and strains of activity on specific parts of the body and take suitable preventative measures to minimise them 
Where damage is done or suspected, seek advice promptly from appropriate sources and take recommended remedial action 
Use appropriate methods to maintain physical and psychological condition for performances 
Undertake appropriate mental preparation and physical warm-up exercises to ensure readiness for performance 
Ensure that personal presentation is appropriate to performance contexts 
Respond effectively to theatre conventions 
Implement a range of strategies to overcome performance anxiety 
Maintain concentration throughout performances 
Follow the lead of other performers as required 
Respond flexibly and effectively to contingencies as required in order to maintain integrity of performances 
Seek feedback on own performance from relevant personnel and incorporate into strategies for continuously improving own technique 

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