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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.
Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required by singers, dancers and actors to refine the combination of techniques employed in musical theatre performances, namely dance, acting and singing. Performances could be in commercial or community settings and performers would usually be performing as members of an ensemble, or in cabaret settings that could involve a large component of solo routines. While some supervision and guidance are provided in practice sessions and rehearsals, performers are expected to be self-directed and display a high level of motivation and responsibility for themselves and others. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vet Full | Not Offered | 29 x 1.5 hour ensembles | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Evidence of the ability to: - maintain an effective physical conditioning program - explore and practise a range of singing and vocal techniques for musical theatre performance - successfully perform a musical theatre role by integrating singing, dancing and acting techniques - maintain own expertise in musical theatre performance skills. 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: 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 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 demonstrate knowledge of: key theorists, choreographers and directors in musical theatre distinguishing characteristics and main historical aspects of musical theatre health and safety requirements relevant to performing live before audiences in relation to musical theatre, describe key aspects of the following: moral, social, physical and psychological issues associated with characterisation principles underlying vocal techniques effect of voice and vocal processes on audiences acting, singing and dancing techniques and terminology kinaesthetic awareness relationship between performers and 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: - rehearsal and performance spaces with appropriate flooring - relevant resources and equipment. 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.
Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for this unit. All assessment changes will be published by 27 July 2020. All students are reminded to check handbook at the beginning of semester to ensure they have the correct outline.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required by singers, dancers and actors to refine the combination of techniques employed in musical theatre performances, namely dance, acting and singing. Performances could be in commercial or community settings and performers would usually be performing as members of an ensemble, or in cabaret settings that could involve a large component of solo routines. While some supervision and guidance are provided in practice sessions and rehearsals, performers are expected to be self-directed and display a high level of motivation and responsibility for themselves and others. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vet Full | Not Offered | 29 x 1.5 hour ensembles | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Evidence of the ability to: - maintain an effective physical conditioning program - explore and practise a range of singing and vocal techniques for musical theatre performance - successfully perform a musical theatre role by integrating singing, dancing and acting techniques - maintain own expertise in musical theatre performance skills. 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: 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 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 demonstrate knowledge of: key theorists, choreographers and directors in musical theatre distinguishing characteristics and main historical aspects of musical theatre health and safety requirements relevant to performing live before audiences in relation to musical theatre, describe key aspects of the following: moral, social, physical and psychological issues associated with characterisation principles underlying vocal techniques effect of voice and vocal processes on audiences acting, singing and dancing techniques and terminology kinaesthetic awareness relationship between performers and 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: - rehearsal and performance spaces with appropriate flooring - relevant resources and equipment. 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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