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Develop basic acting techniques

Develop basic acting techniques

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAACT301
State Code
WI001
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
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
16/05/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop basic acting skills for performances in commercial, community or open space settings by singers, dancers, actors, comedians and other performers who use basic acting skills in their performances. They may 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. Prepare for acting practice and performances
  • 1.1 Take fatigue and personal limitations into account when preparing for acting practice and performances
  • 1.2 Perform warm-up and warm-down procedures in conjunction with practice or performance activities
  • 1.3 Identify and use understanding of stage layout and terminology
  • 1.4 Discuss creative and technical parameters of the role or performance with relevant personnel
  • 1.5 Use make-up, hairstyle and costuming to portray character as required
2. Explore and practise basic acting skills
  • 2.1 Perform dialogue with clarity, accuracy and control using a range of basic vocal techniques
  • 2.2 Apply and practise memorisation skills for retaining lines of dialogue
  • 2.3 Develop the creative use of voice and body in a dramatic context to convey role and character
  • 2.4 Apply flexibility, creativity and honesty when rehearsing and acting with others and in improvised performance
  • 2.5 Practise observation and sensory recall of daily life to enrich own performance
3. Explore characterisation techniques
  • 3.1 Determine character to be performed
  • 3.2 Build a character by using basic acting skills
  • 3.3 Imaginatively respond to given circumstances and how they affect a character’s choices
4. Demonstrate a collaborative approach to dramatic practice and performance
  • 4.1 Cooperate with group members during practice or performance
  • 4.2 Take and interpret direction to further improve own acting practice and performance
  • 4.3 Contribute creatively to group work
  • 4.4 Take account of different functions and roles of theatre personnel in dealings with others
5. Evaluate own basic acting skills
  • 5.1 Develop critical skills to evaluate and improve own technique
  • 5.2 Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own basic acting skills
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7509 CUAPRF302A Develop basic acting skills Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODJ14 CUAACT311 Develop basic acting techniques for performance Unit of competency