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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 by performers to extend the combined skills of dance, drama, singing, acting and movement to a professional level in musical theatre. Performances could be in commercial, cabaret or competition settings and performers would usually be performing as members of an ensemble or in some solo routines. 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 and vocal sequences. While some supervision and guidance are provided in practice sessions and rehearsals, performers are expected to display a high level of motivation and responsibility for themselves and others during live performances. 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.
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Evidence of the ability to: - clarify creative and artistic goals for characterisation and performance - explore and experiment with advanced musical theatre performance techniques - rehearse musical theatre performance effectively to achieve required performance standard - integrate knowledge, technique and creativity in singing, acting and dance at an advanced level in the performance of musical theatre on at least two occasions - seek and use constructive feedback to improve own musical theatre 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: - explain the relationship between acting, singing, dancing and movement in a musical theatre performance context demonstrate knowledge of: - influential 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 - alignment, breath and techniques for the release of tension - naturalistic and non-naturalistic performance styles - effect of voice and vocal processes on audiences - acting, singing and dancing techniques and terminology - kinaesthetic awareness.
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.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required by performers to extend the combined skills of dance, drama, singing, acting and movement to a professional level in musical theatre. Performances could be in commercial, cabaret or competition settings and performers would usually be performing as members of an ensemble or in some solo routines. 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 and vocal sequences. While some supervision and guidance are provided in practice sessions and rehearsals, performers are expected to display a high level of motivation and responsibility for themselves and others during live performances. 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.
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Evidence of the ability to: - clarify creative and artistic goals for characterisation and performance - explore and experiment with advanced musical theatre performance techniques - rehearse musical theatre performance effectively to achieve required performance standard - integrate knowledge, technique and creativity in singing, acting and dance at an advanced level in the performance of musical theatre on at least two occasions - seek and use constructive feedback to improve own musical theatre 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: - explain the relationship between acting, singing, dancing and movement in a musical theatre performance context demonstrate knowledge of: - influential 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 - alignment, breath and techniques for the release of tension - naturalistic and non-naturalistic performance styles - effect of voice and vocal processes on audiences - acting, singing and dancing techniques and terminology - kinaesthetic awareness.
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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