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Use acting techniques in performance

Use acting techniques in performance

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAACT411
State Code
ODF51
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use acting skills to portray characters in theatrical contexts. This involves practising improvisation and characterisation skills and applying them in a theatrical performance.The unit applies to those who are singers, dancers, actors, comedians and other performers, who use a range of acting skills in their performances. They perform in commercial, community and open space settings as members of an ensemble, in solo roles, or in one-person shows. At this level, performers are refining their techniques through practice, and while some supervision and guidance may be present in practice, a high level of motivation and responsibility are expected in live performances.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for acting performance
  • 1.1 Discuss principles and characteristics of acting with required personnel
  • 1.2 Discuss and confirm with required personnel the creative and technical parameters of role and performance
  • 1.3 Attend rehearsals and take note of own fatigue and personal limitations
  • 1.4 Prepare materials for performance as required
  • 1.5 Prepare body and voice by performing warm-up techniques
  • 1.6 Seek and respond to feedback during rehearsal process
2. Apply improvisation skills
  • 2.1 Initiate and prepare for improvisations with others
  • 2.2 Apply improvisation techniques in a range of scenarios
  • 2.3 Respond spontaneously to given circumstances
  • 2.4 Sustain a character in an improvised performance
  • 2.5 Test different acting techniques during improvised performance
  • 2.6 Seek feedback on improvised performance and identify areas for development
3. Interpret and build character for performance
  • 3.1 Analyse texts for performance through close reading and discussion with required personnel
  • 3.2 Develop a character for performance using practice and rehearsal sessions
  • 3.3 Use make-up, hairstyle and costuming to portray character as required
  • 3.4 Extend characterisation using different vocal techniques
  • 3.5 Extend comic and dramatic qualities using different characterisations
  • 3.6 Test and work creatively with interactions between various characters in rehearsal and performance
4. Perform character in theatrical context
  • 4.1 Convey a character using acting techniques
  • 4.2 Perform dialogue with clarity and emotion using different vocal techniques
  • 4.3 Respond to fellow actors and performance cues according to performance requirements
  • 4.4 Maintain characterisation standards for duration of performance
  • 4.5 Maintain spatial awareness of performance space and venue
5. Evaluate performance
  • 5.1 Seek feedback from required personnel on own performance and portrayal of character
  • 5.2 Evaluate own performance and use of acting techniques
  • 5.3 Use feedback and self-evaluation to develop strategies to improve own acting and performance skills
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI002 CUAACT401 Use a range of acting techniques in performance Unit of competency