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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.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use a range of performance techniques, such as acting, dancing, singing and acrobatics in performances in commercial, competition or community settings. Performers, such as singers, actors, dancers and comedians, could be applying these skills working in ensembles, partnerships or performing solo. While some supervision and guidance may be present in practice sessions, a high level of motivation and responsibility for themselves and others would be expected in live performance situations. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Evidence of the ability to: - demonstrate skills in performance practice and chosen technique - discuss and evaluate opportunities to inform and develop technical skills - experiment with new ideas in making and interpreting performance work - critically analyse own performance. Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.
To complete the unit requirements the individual must: - in relation to chosen performance genre, demonstrate basic knowledge of: - major theorists or exponents of the genre - historical, theoretical and cultural perspectives and conventions - naturalistic and non-naturalistic performance styles - describe how the following apply to performers: - copyright, moral rights and intellectual property issues - health and safety - breath and techniques for the release of tension - body alignment - kinaesthetic awareness - the effect vocal techniques and characteristics have on audiences.
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: - materials, resources and equipment used to develop conceptual and technical skills relevant to performance practice and chosen technique - performance venues, such as studios, theatre spaces and outdoor settings - information about relevant artists, their work, ideas and techniques. Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
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.
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.
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:
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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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.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use a range of performance techniques, such as acting, dancing, singing and acrobatics in performances in commercial, competition or community settings. Performers, such as singers, actors, dancers and comedians, could be applying these skills working in ensembles, partnerships or performing solo. While some supervision and guidance may be present in practice sessions, a high level of motivation and responsibility for themselves and others would be expected in live performance situations. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Evidence of the ability to: - demonstrate skills in performance practice and chosen technique - discuss and evaluate opportunities to inform and develop technical skills - experiment with new ideas in making and interpreting performance work - critically analyse own performance. Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.
To complete the unit requirements the individual must: - in relation to chosen performance genre, demonstrate basic knowledge of: - major theorists or exponents of the genre - historical, theoretical and cultural perspectives and conventions - naturalistic and non-naturalistic performance styles - describe how the following apply to performers: - copyright, moral rights and intellectual property issues - health and safety - breath and techniques for the release of tension - body alignment - kinaesthetic awareness - the effect vocal techniques and characteristics have on audiences.
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: - materials, resources and equipment used to develop conceptual and technical skills relevant to performance practice and chosen technique - performance venues, such as studios, theatre spaces and outdoor settings - information about relevant artists, their work, ideas and techniques. Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
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.
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.
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:
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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