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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 add range and depth to techniques for integrating acting, singing and dancing for musical theatre performances. This could be in commercial or competition settings and performers would usually be performing as members of an ensemble, though some solo work could be expected. At this level, performers are constantly refining their technique and expression to produce performances that convey the mood and style of music through complex dance, vocal and song sequences. While supervision and guidance are provided in practice sessions and rehearsals, dancers are expected to display a high level of motivation and responsibility for themselves and others in live performances. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Performance Evidence - perform, in a learning environment, a range of routines in at least one musical theatre style in a way that demonstrates: choreographic intention, well-developed musical theatre performance technique, follow safe dance practice, respond to constructive feedback on 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- explain how the following principles relate to physical movements and dance techniques: relationship with gravity, spatial awareness, successional movement, use of breath, folding, extending, rotating shifting weight. Explain how the following apply in the context of safe dance practice and injury prevention: articulation of the spine, engagement of the feet, bases of support, including feet, legs, hands, arms and torso, range of motion of the joints, differentiation of the legs and pelvis, healthy nutrition and diet. Explain principles underlying vocal techniques in a musical theatre performance context. Explain and demonstrate how the musical elements of time signatures, beat, tempo and syncopation apply to performing in musical theatre describe the main periods and prominent dancers, composers and choreographers in the history of musical theatre.
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 add range and depth to techniques for integrating acting, singing and dancing for musical theatre performances. This could be in commercial or competition settings and performers would usually be performing as members of an ensemble, though some solo work could be expected. At this level, performers are constantly refining their technique and expression to produce performances that convey the mood and style of music through complex dance, vocal and song sequences. While supervision and guidance are provided in practice sessions and rehearsals, dancers are expected to display a high level of motivation and responsibility for themselves and others in live performances. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Performance Evidence - perform, in a learning environment, a range of routines in at least one musical theatre style in a way that demonstrates: choreographic intention, well-developed musical theatre performance technique, follow safe dance practice, respond to constructive feedback on 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- explain how the following principles relate to physical movements and dance techniques: relationship with gravity, spatial awareness, successional movement, use of breath, folding, extending, rotating shifting weight. Explain how the following apply in the context of safe dance practice and injury prevention: articulation of the spine, engagement of the feet, bases of support, including feet, legs, hands, arms and torso, range of motion of the joints, differentiation of the legs and pelvis, healthy nutrition and diet. Explain principles underlying vocal techniques in a musical theatre performance context. Explain and demonstrate how the musical elements of time signatures, beat, tempo and syncopation apply to performing in musical theatre describe the main periods and prominent dancers, composers and choreographers in the history of musical theatre.
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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