School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Present live audition programs
  • Unit Code

    CUAMPF506
  • Year

    2017
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Nominal Hours

    70
  • Full Year Unit

    Y
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Mr Stewart James SMITH

Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and perform at an audition. It applies to instrumentalists and vocalists who want to prepare for live auditions so that they can showcase their performance skills to prospective employers. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Elements

  • 1. Plan audition program
  • 2. Prepare for audition
  • 3. Present audition
  • 4. Follow up audition

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to: - prepare an audition program that meets the requirements of an auditioning body - perform at an audition on at least two occasions demonstrating: - technical proficiency in the pieces - adjusting intonation and nuance during performance - ability to listen and respond to instructions or questions - follow up and evaluate an audition result. Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must: - describe the main requirements for planning, preparing and presenting at an audition - explain performance and audition protocols - describe typical format for a portfolio - outline challenges that arise in the context of presenting a live audition program, and explain how they might be overcome - outline copyright and performing rights requirements relevant to auditions.

Assessment

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to: - relevant instruments, equipment and resources - opportunities for auditions in either a real or simulated situation - audition music materials (notated or audio) - appropriate venue with adequate space and acoustic qualities. Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Assessment

GS5 VET GRADING SCHEMA Used for WAAPA VET only

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Present live audition programs
  • Unit Code

    CUAMPF506
  • Year

    2017
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Nominal Hours

    70
  • Full Year Unit

    Y
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    A/Prof Stewart James SMITH

Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and perform at an audition. It applies to instrumentalists and vocalists who want to prepare for live auditions so that they can showcase their performance skills to prospective employers. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Elements

  • 1. Plan audition program
  • 2. Prepare for audition
  • 3. Present audition
  • 4. Follow up audition

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to: - prepare an audition program that meets the requirements of an auditioning body - perform at an audition on at least two occasions demonstrating: - technical proficiency in the pieces - adjusting intonation and nuance during performance - ability to listen and respond to instructions or questions - follow up and evaluate an audition result. Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must: - describe the main requirements for planning, preparing and presenting at an audition - explain performance and audition protocols - describe typical format for a portfolio - outline challenges that arise in the context of presenting a live audition program, and explain how they might be overcome - outline copyright and performing rights requirements relevant to auditions.

Assessment

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to: - relevant instruments, equipment and resources - opportunities for auditions in either a real or simulated situation - audition music materials (notated or audio) - appropriate venue with adequate space and acoustic qualities. Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Assessment

GS5 VET GRADING SCHEMA Used for WAAPA VET only

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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