Create and perform complex dance pieces

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CUACHR501A, 'Create and perform complex dance pieces'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Create and perform complex dance pieces' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan complex dance pieces

1.1. Clarify the intention of dance pieces

1.2. Develop a plan that outlines how the intention will be expressed though movement elements

1.3. Relate movement elements to dance style and include in dance plan

1.4. Incorporate intentions in the dance plan that use 3-D movement reality to combine a dance style with creative movements

1.5. Record choreographic ideas

1.6. Include and initiate safe dance practices in the plan and throughout conception, rehearsal and performance

2. Develop work of high compositional standard

2.1. Create choreography incorporating other artists or art forms

2.2. Manipulate own ideas and movement elements to produce a well-crafted dance piece of high compositional standard

2.3. Demonstrate own appropriate movement ideas and movement styles to express ideas and intentions

2.4. Apply dance notation skills to document, analyse and reconstruct choreography

2.5. Reveal an emerging distinctive approach to and treatment of movement materials

2.6. Devise, rehearse and edit dance piece for formal presentation

3. Create production elements to enhance dance pieces

3.1. Select appropriate music, costumes and props to enhance movement intention

3.2. Prepare performance space to allow for well-defined entrance, exit and audience orientation

3.3. Ensure that dancers, dancing, costumes, props and effects combine to create a mood, a creative experience and audience affect

4. Present complex dance pieces in a formal setting

4.1. Contribute to the presentation of finished works in the role of choreographer or dancer

4.2. Provide clear direction, feedback and encouragement to other dancers and technicians

4.3. Maintain content, phrasing and flow throughout dance pieces

4.4. Explore the potential integration of projections in choreography or the use of video as the presentation format for choreography

4.5. Articulate choreographic processes in journal or essay formats

5. Evaluate complex dance pieces

5.1. Review the dance-creation process against criteria in consultation with relevant personnel to improve and modify pieces

5.2. Document and record dance reviews

5.3. Use reflection skills to review, self-evaluate and apply information to future work


Qualifications and Skillsets

CUACHR501A appears in the following qualifications:

  • CUA40111 - Certificate IV in Dance
  • CUA50111 - Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance)
  • CUA50211 - Diploma of Musical Theatre
  • CUA50311 - Diploma of Dance Teaching and Management