The skills and knowledge outlined in this unit apply to performers, such as singers, actors, dancers, circus performers and comedians, who need to refine their conceptual and expressive performance skills.
Performances may be in commercial, competition or community settings and performers would be working in ensembles, partnerships or solo.
At this level performers are refining their techniques through practice, and while some supervision and guidance may be present in practice, a high level of motivation and sense of responsibility for self and others are expected in live performances.
Not applicable.
1. Practise artistic, conceptual and expressive skills | 1.1. Develop performance technique and apply knowledge gained to inform own artistic, conceptual and expressive skills and practice 1.2. Identify and use a range of opportunities to explore, develop and express artistic and creative ideas 1.3. Apply kinaesthetic awareness to practice and performances 1.4. Participate in performance events or master classes to stimulate and develop artistic practice |
2. Develop own creative voice | 2.1. Explore and experiment with new ideas to develop own expressive skills as a performer 2.2. Experiment with developing new interpretations of performance where appropriate 2.3. Explore and use technology where appropriate to express originality and expand own creative practice |
3. Evaluate and review own conceptual and expressive skills | 3.1. Assess and analyse performance elements, styles and techniques 3.2. Continuously evaluate own work to expand technical, creative and expressive range 3.3. Develop appropriate methods of recording own evaluations 3.4. Use feedback to identify and develop ways to improve conceptual and expressive performance skills |
Required skills
communication skills to:
discuss a range of conceptual and expressive performance skills with relevant personnel
respond appropriately to feedback and advice regarding own skill development and performance
initiative and enterprise skills to:
apply imagination, spontaneity and confidence appropriate to the performance
use improvisational skills appropriate to the performance
develop self-evaluation skills
learning skills to:
improve own performance techniques through practising conceptual and expressive skills
use vocal range and articulation in a range of performance spaces
use story-telling skills appropriate to the performance
literacy skills to:
analyse plays and scripts or other source materials
document self-evaluation as required
planning and organising skills to plan practice and performance time
self-management skills to:
dress appropriately for practice and performance
follow direction as required
apply safe performance practices
teamwork skills to work collaboratively with others involved in practice and performances
technology skills to explore and use audio and screen technology to expand own creative practice.
Required knowledge
overview knowledge of:
major theorists or exponents appropriate to the chosen performance genre
historical, theoretical and cultural perspectives and conventions appropriate to the chosen performance genre
copyright, moral rights and intellectual property issues and legislation associated with performing works
OHS standards associated with performance
well-developed knowledge of:
moral, social, physical and psychological elements appropriate to the chosen performance genre
performance styles, such as naturalistic and non-naturalistic
key components of voice, its effect on the audience and vocal process
alignment, breath and techniques for the release of tension
kinaesthetic awareness
body alignment and use of body parts
relationship between performer and audience.
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: discuss and evaluate opportunities to inform and develop technical, conceptual and expressive skills develop own voice through exploring and experimenting with new ideas in making or interpreting performances demonstrate proficiency in performance work in selected area of specialisation apply accurate and innovative interpretation and expression to performances. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure access to: a range of materials, resources and equipment relevant to selected performance performance opportunities and venues, such as studios, theatre spaces and outdoor settings. |
Method of assessment | A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit: direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance evaluation of live or recorded performances verbal or written questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit case studies and scenarios as a basis for discussion of issues and challenges that arise in the context of developing conceptual and expressive skills as a performer. Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties, such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling). |
Guidance information for assessment | Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example: CUAPRF401A Employ a range of acting skills in performance CUAPRF403A Employ a range of performance techniques CUVPRP405A Develop self as artist. |
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.
Performance techniques may include: | acrobatics acting attack articulation circus clown communication with the audience dynamics improvisation innovative performance practices mask mime movement physical theatre puppetry and object manipulation story-telling voice. |
Conceptual skills | developing and formulating new ideas in creative ways, such as: brain storming day dreaming lateral thinking making associations mind mapping wishful thinking visualisations solving problems creatively understanding abstract relationships. |
Expressive skills | applying basic make-up as an aid to characterisation, such as: face make-up body paint theatre make-up hairstyle exploring voice and vocal characteristics or elements expressive relationship with the accompanying music as appropriate expressive use of movement dynamics and kinetic energy interpreting music and rhythm as appropriate performing appropriately for the context of venue and performance presenting creative ideas effectively understanding and expressing appropriate dramatic nuance. |
Range of opportunities may include: | being involved in a range of relevant performance activities communicating with peers experimenting with own performance participating in professional development and other learning opportunities participating in relevant groups or associations practising systemically viewing and reviewing relevant performance events and activities working effectively with tutor or coach. |
Kinaesthetic awareness | balance body movements derived from: muscle, tendon and articular sensitivity outside the body, such as experienced through the eyes, ears, mouth and skin stimulus within the body, e.g. blood pressure and body position breathing centring coordination dynamics flexibility focus gestures gravity location in space locomotion muscular tensions of the body and its parts orientation position posture rhythm shape time. |
Performance events | performances for a live audience performances for a live audience with simultaneous web or other digitised broadcast to an audience in another location. |
New interpretations may refer to: | analysing and researching the work of others relevant to selected area of specialisation analysing conventions, practices and customs in art practice developing repertoire and knowledge. |
Use of technology may include: | audiovisual technologies cross-art stage mechanisms internet. |
Performance elements may include: | accompanying music audience characteristics costumes location length of performance number of performers performance occasion theme use of technology. |
Appropriate methods of recording evaluations may include: | audio or video, e.g. video diaries pictorial or visual methods written, e.g. journals. |
Feedback | audience peers tutors, mentors and coaches. |
Performing arts - performance
This unit contains employability skills.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.