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Develop vocal techniques for use in performance

Develop vocal techniques for use in performance

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAVOS302
State Code
WI226
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/05/2014
Field of Education
100101 - Music
Original Release Date
16/05/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required by singers and actors to control their voice and maintain vocal clarity, articulation and expression in performances, which could be in commercial, community or open space settings. Performers could be performing solo or as members of an ensemble.At this level work is normally supervised, though some autonomy and judgement can be expected in live performance situations.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Follow safe voice practices
  • 1.1 Apply understanding of basic anatomy and physiology to breath control, voice production and articulation for speech and singing
  • 1.2 Demonstrate correct physical posture and stance to enhance efficient breathing and voice production
  • 1.3 Discuss with relevant personnel activities and factors that inhibit or damage voice, voice projection and singing
  • 1.4 Perform relaxation and warm-up routines suitable for the voice in performance
2. Practise technical control and vocal range
  • 2.1 Apply vocal techniques to show freeing and breathing exercises, and flexibility and control of articulation
  • 2.2 Reinforce strengths of voice and throat by undertaking ongoing exercises to maintain and develop posture, breathing control and vocal range
  • 2.3 Extend personal potential by practising intricate arrays of sound through speech and voice exercises
  • 2.4 Express different sounds using a range of the body’s resonators in voice and speech exercises
  • 2.5 Implement methods for maintaining and developing vocal register and resonance
3. Practise vocal expression required for a range of text types
  • 3.1 Interpret a variety of meanings and vocal expressions in a range of dramatic text styles and performance circumstances
  • 3.2 Locate vocal characterisations and dramatic or emotive nuances in texts
  • 3.3 Apply appropriate control of vocal techniques in a range of vocal expressions from a variety of dramatic texts
  • 3.4 Extend comic and dramatic qualities in a range of texts
  • 3.5 Practise diction, timing, voice adaptation, dialects and accents through a variety of performance texts
  • 3.6 Observe correct protocols and cultural maintenance where text or stories with cultural content are to be used in performances
4. Apply dramatic vocal techniques in a range of performance circumstances
  • 4.1 Apply understanding of the principles of non-verbal communication to changes of tone, timbre of voice and projection of vocal sound
  • 4.2 Apply dramatic or emotive nuances when performing vocal expression of characters from texts
  • 4.3 Adapt use of voice, speech, body, emotions and dramatic licence appropriate to context of texts in solo and ensemble performances
  • 4.4 Use pitch, pace and pause skilfully and imaginatively
  • 4.5 Apply range, inflection and tone to convey meaning
  • 4.6 Produce improvisation responses during performances
  • 4.7 Discuss performance with relevant personnel and use feedback to identify and develop ways to improve own vocal performance techniques
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7526 CUAMPF302A Develop vocal techniques for use in performance Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODD36 CUAVOS312 Develop vocal techniques for use in performance Unit of competency