Employ a range of acting skills in performance

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 CUAPRF401A, 'Employ a range of acting skills in performance'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Employ a range of acting skills in performance' 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. Develop an understanding of acting as an art form

1.1. Discuss with relevant personnel the principles and characteristics of acting

1.2. Explore the relationship between actor and audience

1.3. Discuss with relevant personnel the history and application of various acting techniques

1.4. Explore the historical, social and cultural significance of drama and theatre

2. Prepare for acting performance

2.1. Take fatigue, personal limitations and boundaries into account when undertaking acting rehearsals and performances

2.2. Prepare body and voice by performing warm-up techniques

2.3. Apply appropriate make-up, hairstyle and costuming to portray character as required

2.4. Prepare relevant materials for performance as directed or required

2.5. Contribute ideas to discussions of the creative parameters of the role or performance

2.6. Discuss with relevant personnel technical parameters of the role or performance and contribute ideas as required

2.7. Demonstrate ongoing receptivity to learning during the rehearsal process

3. Practise improvisational skills

3.1. Work with others to initiate and plan improvisations

3.2. Apply improvisational techniques in a range of scenarios

3.3. Respond spontaneously to given circumstances

3.4. Work both critically and collaboratively within an improvised performance

3.5. Experiment with various acting techniques to further improve own performance

3.6. Sustain a character in improvisations

4. Interpret and create a character for performance

4.1. Explore characterisation through the use of a range of vocal techniques

4.2. Explore comic and dramatic qualities through different characterisations

4.3. Analyse texts for performance through close reading and discussion with relevant personnel

4.4. Develop a character for performance through practice and rehearsal sessions

4.5. Explore and work creatively with interactions between various characters in the performance

5. Perform a character in a dramatic context

5.1. Use appropriate acting techniques to convey a convincing, believable character

5.2. Perform dialogue with clarity, accuracy and emotion using a range of vocal techniques

5.3. Respond appropriately to fellow actors and performance cues

5.4. Maintain characterisation and required performance standards for the duration

5.5. Maintain spatial awareness of performance space or venue

5.6. Analyse and evaluate feedback and criticism and develop strategies to improve own acting and performance skills


Qualifications and Skillsets

CUAPRF401A appears in the following qualifications:

  • CUA40111 - Certificate IV in Dance
  • CUA50111 - Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance)
  • CUA50211 - Diploma of Musical Theatre
  • CUA40311 - Certificate IV in Community Culture