Increase depth of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance technique

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 CUADAN302A, 'Increase depth of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance technique'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Increase depth of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance technique' 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. Consolidate understanding of traditional Indigenous performing arts

1.1. Explore historical and contemporary aspects and roles of performing arts practice for individuals and families within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

1.2. Identify cultural values and principles in relation to artistic performance within Indigenous Australian communities

1.3. Seek advice from relevant personnel as required regarding customary law principles and how they affect own dance practice

1.4. Discuss with relevant personnel the connection between traditional and contemporary cultural performing arts practice

2. Develop a body of information on the Australian cultural tourism industry

2.1. Determine interrelationships between cultural tourism, cultural heritage and performing arts industries in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performing arts activities

2.2. Record, monitor and file information in simple and accessible ways

2.3. Use opportunities to update knowledge of the cultural tourism, cultural heritage and performing arts industries and incorporate relevant information into professional dance practice

3. Develop Indigenous Australian dance techniques

3.1. Identify the influence of customs and time in relation to dress or costuming, props, sets, music and cultural knowledge involved in dance activities of different styles of Indigenous Australian dances

3.2. Explore the relationships in which musical elements, dramatic role and performance techniques form a distinctive character of particular pieces or performances

3.3. Establish a relationship with a performing arts mentor to determine the cultural protocols, purpose, style, content and protocol parameters of dance routines

3.4. Develop a mentoring plan, detailing support and assistance in consultation with a mentor or professional dance performer

3.5. Choreograph sequences of body movement activities as simple dance performances in relation to a chosen cultural story or musical piece

3.6. Develop a repertoire of fluid positions, movements and actions in differing patterns and poses in conjunction with mentors

3.7. Seek feedback from relevant personnel to facilitate improvement in Indigenous Australian dance techniques

4. Demonstrate technical requirements of Indigenous Australian performance and material

4.1. Under direction of mentors employ appropriate cultural and aesthetic aspectsof Indigenous Australian community in the design of appropriate techniques, language and movementsto perform culturally appropriate solo and ensemble Indigenous Australian dance sequences

4.2. Perform sequences of dance movements and activities, alone and with others, which appropriately express cultural content and context, and accord with cultural, customary law, copyright and intellectual property requirements

4.3. Explore and apply methods used to ensure cultural maintenance in relation to performing cultural or cultural tourism Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance

4.4. Follow cultural protocols, ethics and traditions when rehearsing and performing

5. Maintain health and safety during dance performance

5.1. Take responsibility for own and others’ safety in compliance with OHS policies during practice and performance of dance routines

5.2. Implement strategies that ensure environmentally friendlyimpact of dance performances

5.3. Establish and maintain a positive personal work ethic

5.4. Respond to opportunities to enhance cultural and technical skills and knowledge

5.5. Seek audience feedback and apply continuous improvement strategies to performance techniques


Qualifications and Skillsets

CUADAN302A appears in the following qualifications:

  • CUA30211 - Certificate III in Community Dance, Theatre and Events
  • CUA30111 - Certificate III in Dance
  • CUV40211 - Certificate IV in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts
  • CUV30211 - Certificate III in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts