Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required by singers and actors to control their voice and maintain vocal clarity, articulation and expression in performances, which could be in commercial, community or open space settings. Performers could be performing solo or as members of an ensemble.
At this level work is normally supervised, though some autonomy and judgement can be expected in live performance situations.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Follow safe voice practices | 1.1 Apply understanding of basic anatomy and physiology to breath control, voice production and articulation for speech and singing 1.2 Demonstrate correct physical posture and stance to enhance efficient breathing and voice production 1.3 Discuss with relevant personnel activities and factors that inhibit or damage voice, voice projection and singing 1.4 Perform relaxation and warm-up routines suitable for the voice in performance |
2. Practise technical control and vocal range | 2.1 Apply vocal techniques to show freeing and breathing exercises, and flexibility and control of articulation 2.2 Reinforce strengths of voice and throat by undertaking ongoing exercises to maintain and develop posture, breathing control and vocal range 2.3 Extend personal potential by practising intricate arrays of sound through speech and voice exercises 2.4 Express different sounds using a range of the body’s resonators in voice and speech exercises 2.5 Implement methods for maintaining and developing vocal register and resonance |
3. Practise vocal expression required for a range of text types | 3.1 Interpret a variety of meanings and vocal expressions in a range of dramatic text styles and performance circumstances 3.2 Locate vocal characterisations and dramatic or emotive nuances in texts 3.3 Apply appropriate control of vocal techniques in a range of vocal expressions from a variety of dramatic texts 3.4 Extend comic and dramatic qualities in a range of texts 3.5 Practise diction, timing, voice adaptation, dialects and accents through a variety of performance texts 3.6 Observe correct protocols and cultural maintenance where text or stories with cultural content are to be used in performances |
4. Apply dramatic vocal techniques in a range of performance circumstances | 4.1 Apply understanding of the principles of non-verbal communication to changes of tone, timbre of voice and projection of vocal sound 4.2 Apply dramatic or emotive nuances when performing vocal expression of characters from texts 4.3 Adapt use of voice, speech, body, emotions and dramatic licence appropriate to context of texts in solo and ensemble performances 4.4 Use pitch, pace and pause skilfully and imaginatively 4.5 Apply range, inflection and tone to convey meaning 4.6 Produce improvisation responses during performances 4.7 Discuss performance with relevant personnel and use feedback to identify and develop ways to improve own vocal performance techniques |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
incorporate anatomy and physiology into vocal exercise routines
demonstrate non-verbal communication techniques in relation to written or spoken text
correctly perform vocal exercises using appropriate posture and breathing techniques
improvise performance in an appropriate manner
follow safe vocal practices
respond appropriately to feedback and evaluation.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements the individual must:
demonstrate knowledge of:
work health and safety (WHS) standards as they apply to performing in a range of environments
relationship between body movement and voice
non-verbal communication and body language concepts
training techniques for resistance, strength, resonance, diction and articulation
describe issues and challenges that arise when preparing for performances and suggest solutions to address them
explain how the following components of human physiology and anatomy function in relation to producing sound:
articulators
chest, mouth and face muscles
heart
lips
lungs
larynx
tongue
trachea
windpipe
describe how the following gender issues affect voice and speech:
body shape
size
muscular construction
describe how food choices affect the wellbeing of performers.
Assessment Conditions
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:
performance texts and opportunities
a venue with adequate space, acoustic qualities and safe flooring.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Learning | 4.7 | Seeks feedback and accepts guidance from others to improve own technique |
Reading | 1.1, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5 | Analyses texts or scripts for performance |
Oral communication | 1.3, 4.6 | Obtains information by listening and questioning |
Navigate the world of work | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.2, 2.3, 3.6 | Follows accepted industry practices in relation to safe vocal practices Follows protocols when using texts for performance Develops relevant skills and knowledge |
Interact with others | 1.3, 4.3, 4.6 | Works collaboratively with others involved in classes and performances |
Get the work done | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6 | Adopts a logical and methodical approach to the process of developing vocal techniques Applies a range of vocal and speech exercise methodologies Expresses diction, poise and vocal registration in rehearsals and performances Uses imagery, visualisation and physical posture techniques to enhance the outcomes of practice sessions |
Sectors
Performing arts – voice and singing