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

CUAPRF601 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Extend musical theatre performance techniques to a professional level

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Issue Date: March 2024


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Unit of Competency CUAPRF601 - Extend musical theatre performance techniques to a professional level
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required by performers to extend the combined skills of dance, drama, singing, acting and movement to a professional level in musical theatre. Performances could be in commercial, cabaret or competition settings and performers would usually be performing as members of an ensemble or in some solo routines.At this level, performers are constantly refining their technique and expression to produce performances that convey the mood and style of music through complex dance and vocal sequences. While some supervision and guidance are provided in practice sessions and rehearsals, performers are expected to display a high level of motivation and responsibility for themselves and others during live performances.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:

rehearsal and performance spaces with appropriate flooring

relevant resources and equipment.

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 artistic and creative goals for musical theatre performance
  • Take account of the background and context of performance pieces and clarify intent of performance for intended audience
  • Discuss aspects of own character role and relationships with other characters with relevant personnel
  • Discuss the elements of pieces and how they relate to own character role with relevant personnel
  • Apply principles of characterisation to own character role in practice sessions
       
Element: Rehearse musical theatre performances
  • Communicate in a way that contributes to a constructive rehearsal atmosphere
  • Respond promptly to direction
  • Practise and rehearse songs, dances and scenes until performance standard is reached
  • Refine own character interpretation in conjunction with other performers
  • Improve own performance by incorporating relevant advice and feedback
  • Apply the dynamics of the human voice to develop own unique voice, as well as the character role
  • Engage fully in the artistic process to optimise the overall performance effect
  • Fully integrate required materials into performances
  • Analyse own performance in the overall work to ensure that required standard is met
       
Element: Perform musical theatre
  • Perform warm-up and warm-down procedures in conjunction with performance activities
  • Apply a range of strategies to overcome performance anxiety
  • Integrate elements effectively to create a convincing character and a strong story-telling performance
  • Adapt performances to the scale and nature of the venue and audience requirements
  • Maintain concentration, stamina and focus for the duration of performances
  • Perform in ways that add light and shade to characterisation and mood in line with creative objectives
  • Respond flexibly and effectively to contingencies as required to maintain integrity of performances
       
Element: Evaluate musical theatre performances
  • Analyse musical theatre performances against previous work and creative goals to assess own technical and artistic development
  • Identify and observe weaknesses and errors in performances and develop strategies to improve performance
  • Analyse and evaluate feedback and develop strategies for possible adjustments to future work
       
Element: Develop professional practice
  • Refine professional work ethic
  • In consultation with teachers and mentors, develop realistic parameters for extending scope of performance practice
  • Identify regimes and artistic strategies to refine own performance 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 artistic and creative goals for musical theatre performance

1.1 Take account of the background and context of performance pieces and clarify intent of performance for intended audience

1.2 Discuss aspects of own character role and relationships with other characters with relevant personnel

1.3 Discuss the elements of pieces and how they relate to own character role with relevant personnel

1.4 Apply principles of characterisation to own character role in practice sessions

2. Rehearse musical theatre performances

2.1 Communicate in a way that contributes to a constructive rehearsal atmosphere

2.2 Respond promptly to direction

2.3 Practise and rehearse songs, dances and scenes until performance standard is reached

2.4 Refine own character interpretation in conjunction with other performers

2.5 Improve own performance by incorporating relevant advice and feedback

2.6 Apply the dynamics of the human voice to develop own unique voice, as well as the character role

2.7 Engage fully in the artistic process to optimise the overall performance effect

2.8 Fully integrate required materials into performances

2.9 Analyse own performance in the overall work to ensure that required standard is met

3. Perform musical theatre

3.1 Perform warm-up and warm-down procedures in conjunction with performance activities

3.2 Apply a range of strategies to overcome performance anxiety

3.3 Integrate elements effectively to create a convincing character and a strong story-telling performance

3.4 Adapt performances to the scale and nature of the venue and audience requirements

3.5 Maintain concentration, stamina and focus for the duration of performances

3.6 Perform in ways that add light and shade to characterisation and mood in line with creative objectives

3.7 Respond flexibly and effectively to contingencies as required to maintain integrity of performances

4. Evaluate musical theatre performances

4.1 Analyse musical theatre performances against previous work and creative goals to assess own technical and artistic development

4.2 Identify and observe weaknesses and errors in performances and develop strategies to improve performance

4.3 Analyse and evaluate feedback and develop strategies for possible adjustments to future work

5. Develop professional practice

5.1 Refine professional work ethic

5.2 In consultation with teachers and mentors, develop realistic parameters for extending scope of performance practice

5.3 Identify regimes and artistic strategies to refine own performance technique

Evidence of the ability to:

clarify creative and artistic goals for characterisation and performance

explore and experiment with advanced musical theatre performance techniques

rehearse musical theatre performance effectively to achieve required performance standard

integrate knowledge, technique and creativity in singing, acting and dance at an advanced level in the performance of musical theatre on at least two occasions

seek and use constructive feedback to improve own musical theatre performance.

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 the relationship between acting, singing, dancing and movement in a musical theatre performance context

demonstrate knowledge of:

influential theorists, choreographers and directors in musical theatre

distinguishing characteristics and main historical aspects of musical theatre

health and safety requirements relevant to performing live before audiences

in relation to musical theatre, describe key aspects of the following:

moral, social, physical and psychological issues associated with characterisation

alignment, breath and techniques for the release of tension

naturalistic and non-naturalistic performance styles

effect of voice and vocal processes on audiences

acting, singing and dancing techniques and terminology

kinaesthetic awareness.


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:

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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 artistic and creative goals for musical theatre performance

1.1 Take account of the background and context of performance pieces and clarify intent of performance for intended audience

1.2 Discuss aspects of own character role and relationships with other characters with relevant personnel

1.3 Discuss the elements of pieces and how they relate to own character role with relevant personnel

1.4 Apply principles of characterisation to own character role in practice sessions

2. Rehearse musical theatre performances

2.1 Communicate in a way that contributes to a constructive rehearsal atmosphere

2.2 Respond promptly to direction

2.3 Practise and rehearse songs, dances and scenes until performance standard is reached

2.4 Refine own character interpretation in conjunction with other performers

2.5 Improve own performance by incorporating relevant advice and feedback

2.6 Apply the dynamics of the human voice to develop own unique voice, as well as the character role

2.7 Engage fully in the artistic process to optimise the overall performance effect

2.8 Fully integrate required materials into performances

2.9 Analyse own performance in the overall work to ensure that required standard is met

3. Perform musical theatre

3.1 Perform warm-up and warm-down procedures in conjunction with performance activities

3.2 Apply a range of strategies to overcome performance anxiety

3.3 Integrate elements effectively to create a convincing character and a strong story-telling performance

3.4 Adapt performances to the scale and nature of the venue and audience requirements

3.5 Maintain concentration, stamina and focus for the duration of performances

3.6 Perform in ways that add light and shade to characterisation and mood in line with creative objectives

3.7 Respond flexibly and effectively to contingencies as required to maintain integrity of performances

4. Evaluate musical theatre performances

4.1 Analyse musical theatre performances against previous work and creative goals to assess own technical and artistic development

4.2 Identify and observe weaknesses and errors in performances and develop strategies to improve performance

4.3 Analyse and evaluate feedback and develop strategies for possible adjustments to future work

5. Develop professional practice

5.1 Refine professional work ethic

5.2 In consultation with teachers and mentors, develop realistic parameters for extending scope of performance practice

5.3 Identify regimes and artistic strategies to refine own performance 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
Take account of the background and context of performance pieces and clarify intent of performance for intended audience 
Discuss aspects of own character role and relationships with other characters with relevant personnel 
Discuss the elements of pieces and how they relate to own character role with relevant personnel 
Apply principles of characterisation to own character role in practice sessions 
Communicate in a way that contributes to a constructive rehearsal atmosphere 
Respond promptly to direction 
Practise and rehearse songs, dances and scenes until performance standard is reached 
Refine own character interpretation in conjunction with other performers 
Improve own performance by incorporating relevant advice and feedback 
Apply the dynamics of the human voice to develop own unique voice, as well as the character role 
Engage fully in the artistic process to optimise the overall performance effect 
Fully integrate required materials into performances 
Analyse own performance in the overall work to ensure that required standard is met 
Perform warm-up and warm-down procedures in conjunction with performance activities 
Apply a range of strategies to overcome performance anxiety 
Integrate elements effectively to create a convincing character and a strong story-telling performance 
Adapt performances to the scale and nature of the venue and audience requirements 
Maintain concentration, stamina and focus for the duration of performances 
Perform in ways that add light and shade to characterisation and mood in line with creative objectives 
Respond flexibly and effectively to contingencies as required to maintain integrity of performances 
Analyse musical theatre performances against previous work and creative goals to assess own technical and artistic development 
Identify and observe weaknesses and errors in performances and develop strategies to improve performance 
Analyse and evaluate feedback and develop strategies for possible adjustments to future work 
Refine professional work ethic 
In consultation with teachers and mentors, develop realistic parameters for extending scope of performance practice 
Identify regimes and artistic strategies to refine own performance technique 

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