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Evidence Guide: CUADAN401A - Develop on-camera dance performance skills

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CUADAN401A - Develop on-camera dance performance skills

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare for film shoots

  1. Discuss the intention and key aspects of film shoots with relevant personnel
  2. Apply a knowledge of screen industry terminologyin preparations and discussion
  3. Clarify specific work practices and OHS relevant to working onfilm sets
Discuss the intention and key aspects of film shoots with relevant personnel

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Apply a knowledge of screen industry terminologyin preparations and discussion

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Clarify specific work practices and OHS relevant to working onfilm sets

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Develop techniques for performing to camera

  1. Apply safe dance practicesat all times to prevent injury to self and others
  2. Accept direction from relevant personnel about ways to adapt dance performance during shooting
  3. Demonstrate awareness of shot sizes and ability to hit a mark and work to camera framing
  4. Repeat segments and shots according to requirements of shoots or performance
  5. Perform segments of dances out of sequence, according to requirements of shoot or performance
Apply safe dance practicesat all times to prevent injury to self and others

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Accept direction from relevant personnel about ways to adapt dance performance during shooting

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Demonstrate awareness of shot sizes and ability to hit a mark and work to camera framing

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Repeat segments and shots according to requirements of shoots or performance

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Perform segments of dances out of sequence, according to requirements of shoot or performance

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Perform dance sequences as directed

  1. Adapt and perform elements of dances in line with shot requirements
  2. Repeat shots and adapt dances according to requests from members of the artistic team
  3. Maintain focus on the intention of dances in a film shoot environment
  4. Meet all requirements of scripted choreographed shoots
  5. View recordings and contribute to critical analyses of performances
Adapt and perform elements of dances in line with shot requirements

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Repeat shots and adapt dances according to requests from members of the artistic team

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Maintain focus on the intention of dances in a film shoot environment

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Meet all requirements of scripted choreographed shoots

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View recordings and contribute to critical analyses of performances

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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:

perform a dance to camera that demonstrates an ability to:

follow direction

take account of camera focus and framing

repeat sequences with accuracy

work within the requirements of lighting, set location, sound and costumes.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to equipment for creating a short video:

costumes

lighting

one or multi cameras and tripods

set location

sound recording

viewing monitor

vision switching.

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

verbal or written questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit

scenarios as a basis for discussion of issues and challenges that arise in the context of filming dance

review of filmed dance sequences

analysis of responses to a filmed dance performance

direct observation of practical performance before a camera.

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:

CUFIND301A Work effectively in the screen and media industries.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

communication skills to respond appropriately to direction on performance requirements

initiative and enterprise skills to:

approach choreographed or scripted works with confidence and focus

dance with presence and style to camera

learning skills to improve performance under direction and in the environment of a film shoot

planning and organising skills to prepare for performances

self-management skills to:

observe dance discipline and follow direction

apply safe dance practices

teamwork skills to:

work collaboratively with others involved in film shoots

contribute to analyses of dance performances with members of an artistic team

technical skills to:

dance with precision and ease, holding balance and adapting movement to specific requirements

maintain a consistently high level of performance when repeating sequences or performing them out of sequence.

Required knowledge

well-developed knowledge of:

importance of framing and camera angles

practical difficulties associated with performing to camera

safe dance practices

overview knowledge of:

process of setting up and running a film shoot

OHS principles and procedures in relation to film shoots

screen industry terminology.

Range Statement

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.

Key aspectsmay include:

availability of:

actors

props

available light

costs

crew and other dancers’ commitments

hire conditions

limitations on access to location

musicians’ commitments

weather.

Relevant personnel may include:

choreographer

dance instructor or teacher

designer

director

director of photography

lighting director

producer

production manager

unit director

stunt director

special effects director

sound director.

Terminology includes:

calls

camera movement:

dolly

pan

tilt

track

continuity

crossing the line

establishing shot

framing

high angle

industry roles, including:

director of photography (DOP)

camera crew

gaffer

grip

line producer

marks

multi-cam

references to shot sizes, including:

close up

long shot

medium long shot

mid shot

extreme close up

schedules

sequences

shot list

shot types, including:

single camera

steady cam

two shot

high angle.

Work practices on film setsmay relate to:

safe dancing surfaces

working with crew members

working around a range of equipment and staging, such as:

boom microphones

camera tripods

cranes

dolly

flats

lighting stands

lights

props

sets

tracks.

Safe dance practicesrelate to:

understanding the body’s capabilities and limitations, including:

alignment

flexibility (mobility)

strength (stability)

cardiorespiratory endurance

muscular endurance

warm-up and cool-down activities, such as:

gentle stretches

aerobic exercises

anaerobic exercises

breathing exercises

doing exercises and performing routines on flooring appropriate to genre and style of dance, such as:

sprung softwood

tarkett

sprung parquet

tongue and groove hardwood

resined for ballroom and Latin dance

non-slip for ballet

wood for tap and Spanish

correct execution of dance steps

appropriate clothing and footwear

nutrition and diet.

Artistic team may include:

choreographer

dance instructor or teacher

designer

director

director of photography

post-production personnel.

Requirementsmay include:

ability to maintain focus

awareness of camera angles

costumes

expressive elements

facial expressiveness

hitting marks

movement around non-dancers

readiness to adapt dance under direction

set sequences of dance

styles of dance

use of props.