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

    Prepare for performances in a competitive environment
  • Unit Code

    CUAPRF503
  • Year

    2016
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Nominal Hours

    35
  • Full Year Unit

    Y
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare for and perform in competitive environments, such as auditions and competitions that showcase performers skills and improve their employment prospects. At this level, performers such as actors, dancers, musicians and vocalists are expected to use initiative and sound judgement and to apply theoretical concepts and creative skills when responding to the unpredictable in a range of live performance situations.

Elements

  • Review performances
  • Present performances
  • Prepare for performances
  • Plan program to be presented

Performance Evidence

Performance evidence of the ability to prepare a program that meets the requirements of a competitive performance environment, perform proficiently in a competitive performance environment on at least two occasions (either real or simulated), apply interpretation and expression skills to performances, and communicate effectively with others involved in competitive performance environments. 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

Knowledge evidence - demonstrate knowledge of the following in relation to performing: hearing protection requirements, strategies for dealing with performance anxiety, protecting body against injury from overuse, safe lifting practices. Describe issues and challenges that arise when performing in a competitive performance environment and suggest solutions to address them. Explain key aspects of the competition and audition protocols repertoire, techniques and terminology in own area of specialisation.

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

    Prepare for performances in a competitive environment
  • Unit Code

    CUAPRF503
  • Year

    2016
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Nominal Hours

    35
  • Full Year Unit

    Y
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare for and perform in competitive environments, such as auditions and competitions that showcase performers skills and improve their employment prospects. At this level, performers such as actors, dancers, musicians and vocalists are expected to use initiative and sound judgement and to apply theoretical concepts and creative skills when responding to the unpredictable in a range of live performance situations.

Elements

  • Review performances
  • Present performances
  • Prepare for performances
  • Plan program to be presented

Performance Evidence

Performance evidence of the ability to prepare a program that meets the requirements of a competitive performance environment, perform proficiently in a competitive performance environment on at least two occasions (either real or simulated), apply interpretation and expression skills to performances, and communicate effectively with others involved in competitive performance environments. 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

Knowledge evidence - demonstrate knowledge of the following in relation to performing: hearing protection requirements, strategies for dealing with performance anxiety, protecting body against injury from overuse, safe lifting practices. Describe issues and challenges that arise when performing in a competitive performance environment and suggest solutions to address them. Explain key aspects of the competition and audition protocols repertoire, techniques and terminology in own area of specialisation.

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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