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

    Develop conceptual and expressive skills as a performer
  • Unit Code

    CUAPRF402
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Nominal Hours

    40
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Ms Claudia ALESSI

Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop the conceptual and expressive skills that enable performers such as singers, actors, dancers, circus performers and comedians to create their own distinctive style. Performances could be in commercial, competition or community settings and performers would be working in ensembles, partnerships or performing solo. At this level performers are refining their techniques through practice, and while some supervision and guidance may be present in practice, a high level of motivation and responsibility for themselves and others are expected in live performances.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

After hours delivery

Elements

  • 1. Practise artistic, conceptual and expressive skills
  • 2. Develop own creative voice
  • 3. Evaluate own conceptual and expressive skills

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 2Not Offered1 x 1 hour seminarNot Offered
Semester 2Not Offered21 x 3 hour studioNot Offered
Vet FullNot Offered7 x 3 hour studioNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to: discuss and evaluate opportunities to inform and develop technical, conceptual and expressive skills develop own voice through exploring and experimenting with new ideas in making or interpreting performances demonstrate proficiency in performance work in selected area of specialisation apply accurate and innovative interpretation and expression to performances. Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.

Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements the individual must: in relation to chosen performance genre, demonstrate knowledge of: major theorists or exponents of the genre key historical, theoretical and cultural perspectives and conventions features of naturalistic and non-naturalistic performance styles describe how the following apply to performers: copyright, moral rights and intellectual property issues breath and techniques for the release of tension body alignment kinaesthetic awareness the effect vocal techniques and characteristics have on audiences.

Assessment

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in a performance environment. The assessment environment must include access to: materials, resources and equipment relevant to selected performance genre performance opportunities and venues, such as studios, theatre spaces and outdoor settings. Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

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 School Progression Panel.

Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.


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

    Develop conceptual and expressive skills as a performer
  • Unit Code

    CUAPRF402
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Nominal Hours

    40
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Ms Claudia ALESSI

Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop the conceptual and expressive skills that enable performers such as singers, actors, dancers, circus performers and comedians to create their own distinctive style. Performances could be in commercial, competition or community settings and performers would be working in ensembles, partnerships or performing solo. At this level performers are refining their techniques through practice, and while some supervision and guidance may be present in practice, a high level of motivation and responsibility for themselves and others are expected in live performances.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

After hours delivery

Elements

  • 1. Practise artistic, conceptual and expressive skills
  • 2. Develop own creative voice
  • 3. Evaluate own conceptual and expressive skills

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 2Not Offered1 x 1 hour seminarNot Offered
Semester 2Not Offered21 x 3 hour studioNot Offered
Vet FullNot Offered7 x 3 hour studioNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to: discuss and evaluate opportunities to inform and develop technical, conceptual and expressive skills develop own voice through exploring and experimenting with new ideas in making or interpreting performances demonstrate proficiency in performance work in selected area of specialisation apply accurate and innovative interpretation and expression to performances. Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.

Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements the individual must: in relation to chosen performance genre, demonstrate knowledge of: major theorists or exponents of the genre key historical, theoretical and cultural perspectives and conventions features of naturalistic and non-naturalistic performance styles describe how the following apply to performers: copyright, moral rights and intellectual property issues breath and techniques for the release of tension body alignment kinaesthetic awareness the effect vocal techniques and characteristics have on audiences.

Assessment

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in a performance environment. The assessment environment must include access to: materials, resources and equipment relevant to selected performance genre performance opportunities and venues, such as studios, theatre spaces and outdoor settings. Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

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 School Progression Panel.

Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.


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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