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

    Use a range of performance techniques
  • Unit Code

    CUAPRF403
  • Year

    2018
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Nominal Hours

    45
  • Full Year Unit

    Y
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Mr Damian Thomas FOLEY

Description

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.

Elements

  • 1. Maintain and care for self as a performer
  • 2. Analyse performance techniques
  • 3. Perform simple sequences or pieces

Learning Experience

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

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 2Not Offered13 x 4 hour ensemblesNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Performance Evidence

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.

Knowledge Evidence

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

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.

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

    Use a range of performance techniques
  • Unit Code

    CUAPRF403
  • Year

    2018
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Nominal Hours

    45
  • Full Year Unit

    Y
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Mr Damian Thomas FOLEY

Description

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.

Elements

  • 1. Maintain and care for self as a performer
  • 2. Analyse performance techniques
  • 3. Perform simple sequences or pieces

Learning Experience

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

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 2Not Offered13 x 4 hour ensemblesNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Performance Evidence

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.

Knowledge Evidence

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

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.

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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