CUAPRF418Perform solo in a musical theatre context

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What an assessment for CUAPRF418 must cover

51 assessable components: 4 elements (17 performance criteria), 12 performance evidence and 17 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 5 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare for rehearsals

  • 1.1Identify requirements for rehearsals
  • 1.2Demonstrate physical preparedness for rehearsals according to rehearsal requirements
  • 1.3Confirm details of own role and solo requirements in performances as required
  • 1.4Refine own performance techniques for rehearsals in association with other performers as required

2 Participate in rehearsals

  • 2.1Perform physical and vocal warm-up and cool-down procedures in line with performance requirements
  • 2.2Establish work relationships with members of rehearsal team
  • 2.3Practise improving solo and group routines in line with performance expectations
  • 2.4Seek constructive feedback and adapt aspects of individual performance as required
  • 2.5Identify and adhere to protocols and behaviour expected at rehearsals

3 Perform solo elements of role

  • 3.1Use techniques for effective management of performance anxiety
  • 3.2Undertake performance in style required of performance context
  • 3.3Respond to contingencies as required during performance
  • 3.4Interact with stage management and other artistic, venue, studio and organisational staff as required

4 Evaluate performances

  • 4.1Review performance in association with other performers and identify factors for future improvement
  • 4.2Contribute to assessment of audience response to performance
  • 4.3Assess technical and artistic development by evaluating own performance against previous work
  • 4.4Seek constructive feedback to own performance and identify opportunities to implement as required

Performance evidence

  • perform solo before an audience in at least one musical theatre production
  • demonstrate the following technical capabilities:
  • voice, movement and space in solo performances to communicate meaning and enhance characterisation
  • speech, singing and movement with confidence and spontaneity to demonstrate command of the role
  • sustained complex characterisation through musicality, dance and voice phrasing, and correct timing as choreographed
  • adherence to style required in the context of performance
  • staging and special effects
  • follow safe movement and vocal practices during rehearsals and performances
  • demonstrate progression of performance skills over the rehearsal period
  • improve own performance in response to constructive feedback
  • contribute to evaluations of performances
  • work collaboratively with production team members and other performers

Knowledge evidence

  • principles underlying dance movements and techniques in a musical theatre performance context
  • principles underlying vocal techniques in a musical theatre performance context
  • techniques for integrating dance, movement, acting and singing in performances
  • stage layout and directions
  • working collaboratively in teams
  • musical elements
  • health and safety issues for performing in a musical theatre context, including those relating to:
  • hearing protection
  • protection of body against injury from overuse
  • safe lifting procedures
  • strategies to overcome performance anxiety
  • access to mental wellbeing resources
  • issues and challenges that arise when rehearsing and performing
  • theories relating to giving and receiving constructive feedback
  • evaluation of others’ performances
  • performance and rehearsal protocols
  • relationship between rehearsals and performances

Foundation skills

  • Learning: Refines technique based on ongoing evaluation of own performance and feedback from others Identifies improvements based on outcomes of performance reviews
  • Oral communication: Seeks the views and opinions of others Obtains information by listening and questioning Discusses ideas and solutions Contributes information and expresses requirements using clear language
  • Initiative and enterprise: Adds own style and interpretation to solos in a sustained performance that conveys a sense of spontaneity Adopts a methodical, disciplined and positive approach to rehearsals, performances and evaluation of own performance technique Adapts own performance in response to direction Responds appropriately to the unexpected during rehearsals Follows workplace protocols and performances
  • Self-management: Follows accepted industry practices in relation to safe movement and vocal practices and overcoming performance anxiety Understands how own role contributes to broader rehearsal and performance goals
  • Teamwork: Works cooperatively with ensemble members to produce a cohesive performance

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Questions about assessing CUAPRF418

What does an assessment tool for CUAPRF418 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CUAPRF418 needs to address all 51 unit components: 4 elements with 17 performance criteria, 12 performance evidence requirements, 17 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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