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.

Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.

  • Unit Title

    Organise and facilitate rehearsals
  • Unit Code

    CUAPPM412
  • Year

    2020
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Nominal Hours

    30
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Ms Leisa Marie LANDRE-ORD

Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to organise and facilitate rehearsals across a range of productions - live, in film, television or events. It applies to individuals who set up logistics and communication channels so rehearsals run smoothly. They prepare documentation, liaise with cast and crew, and locate and prepare rehearsal venues. Coordinating rehearsals is typically the role of a production manager or stage manager in conjunction with a producer or director. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Equivalent Rule

Supersedes and is equivalent to CUFPPM409A - Organise and facilitate rehearsals

Elements

  • 1. Select and secure rehearsal facilities
  • 2. Coordinate physical requirements for rehearsals
  • 3. Prepare and distribute rehearsal documentation
  • 4. Facilitate communications during rehearsals
  • 5. Participate in rehearsals

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Vet FullNot Offered6 x 2 hour ensemblesNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to: - analyse rehearsal requirements and source suitable venues - oversee set-up of rehearsal facilities that meet production needs and safety standards - document and distribute rehearsal specifications and schedules in compliance with relevant awards, enterprise agreements, production budget and timelines - participate effectively in production rehearsals: - providing technical assistance as required - delivering clear briefings to cast and crew - anticipating and responding to new rehearsal requirements - assisting in resolution of any conflicts that may arise - work safely and effectively with the possibilities and limitations of staging and technical rehearsal elements. 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: - explain the content and format of production documentation relevant to rehearsal scheduling and facilitation - outline roles and responsibilities of those involved in the rehearsal process - describe different types of requirements for rehearsal venues for varying types of productions - explain, in detail, the methodology used to identify and gain access to suitable potential rehearsal venues, including information sources on venues, venues consistency with creative and technical requirements, and satisfying legal and administrative requirements of contracts and agreements - identify information in relevant industrial awards for performers and technicians relating to scheduling rehearsal time - outline how key technical and artistic elements of productions impact planning and facilitating rehearsals - explain differences between key elements used during rehearsals and those used in actual productions - outline the duty of care to colleagues and the general public in organising production rehearsals - explain the compliance requirements of public safety and work health and safety (WHS) legislation and regulations in relation to set-up and safe operation of a rehearsal area.

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: - venues where rehearsals could realistically take place - interaction with others - rehearsal and organisational documentation - physical production elements - information about relevant awards and WHS regulations. 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.

Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for this unit. All assessment changes will be published by 27 July 2020. All students are reminded to check handbook at the beginning of semester to ensure they have the correct outline.

  • Unit Title

    Organise and facilitate rehearsals
  • Unit Code

    CUAPPM412
  • Year

    2020
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Nominal Hours

    30
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Ms Leisa Marie LANDRE-ORD

Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to organise and facilitate rehearsals across a range of productions - live, in film, television or events. It applies to individuals who set up logistics and communication channels so rehearsals run smoothly. They prepare documentation, liaise with cast and crew, and locate and prepare rehearsal venues. Coordinating rehearsals is typically the role of a production manager or stage manager in conjunction with a producer or director. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Equivalent Rule

Supersedes and is equivalent to CUFPPM409A - Organise and facilitate rehearsals

Elements

  • 1. Select and secure rehearsal facilities
  • 2. Coordinate physical requirements for rehearsals
  • 3. Prepare and distribute rehearsal documentation
  • 4. Facilitate communications during rehearsals
  • 5. Participate in rehearsals

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Vet FullNot Offered6 x 2 hour ensemblesNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to: - analyse rehearsal requirements and source suitable venues - oversee set-up of rehearsal facilities that meet production needs and safety standards - document and distribute rehearsal specifications and schedules in compliance with relevant awards, enterprise agreements, production budget and timelines - participate effectively in production rehearsals: - providing technical assistance as required - delivering clear briefings to cast and crew - anticipating and responding to new rehearsal requirements - assisting in resolution of any conflicts that may arise - work safely and effectively with the possibilities and limitations of staging and technical rehearsal elements. 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: - explain the content and format of production documentation relevant to rehearsal scheduling and facilitation - outline roles and responsibilities of those involved in the rehearsal process - describe different types of requirements for rehearsal venues for varying types of productions - explain, in detail, the methodology used to identify and gain access to suitable potential rehearsal venues, including information sources on venues, venues consistency with creative and technical requirements, and satisfying legal and administrative requirements of contracts and agreements - identify information in relevant industrial awards for performers and technicians relating to scheduling rehearsal time - outline how key technical and artistic elements of productions impact planning and facilitating rehearsals - explain differences between key elements used during rehearsals and those used in actual productions - outline the duty of care to colleagues and the general public in organising production rehearsals - explain the compliance requirements of public safety and work health and safety (WHS) legislation and regulations in relation to set-up and safe operation of a rehearsal area.

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: - venues where rehearsals could realistically take place - interaction with others - rehearsal and organisational documentation - physical production elements - information about relevant awards and WHS regulations. 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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