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Direct rehearsals of performers

Direct rehearsals of performers

Unit of competency
National Code
CUADRT501
State Code
AWJ17
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to rehearse performers for film, media and stage productions.It applies to individuals responsible for visualising and defining style and structure of productions. They apply high-level communication, collaboration and management skills to inspire and motivate a team of performers and technical crew, to realise their creative vision for productions. They operate with a high degree of autonomy and are members of a production team. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan rehearsals
  • 1.1 Establish key dramatic elements to be addressed in rehearsal, and plot and document scenes
  • 1.2 Note areas of scripts that require special attention and prioritise scenes that may need additional emphasis in rehearsal
  • 1.3 Research a range of sources to enhance artistic interpretations of script materials
  • 1.4 Liaise with relevant production personnel to confirm rehearsal infrastructure is in place to meet production, safety and security requirements
  • 1.5 Establish communication processes with relevant production personnel, and check documentation requirements are fulfilled
2. Conduct initial readthroughs
  • 2.1 Brief relevant production personnel on intended creative, dramatic and technical aspects of productions
  • 2.2 Use rehearsal exercises to establish cast cohesion and communication
  • 2.3 Conduct an initial read-through of script to identify key dramatic elements and proposed visualisation of narrative
  • 2.4 Discuss interpretations of script and characterisations with performers and record responses for potential inclusion in productions
  • 2.5 Provide performers with additional materials and sources to assist with their interpretation of characters and their performance
3. Conduct rehearsals
  • 3.1 Incorporate innovative ideas in rehearsal exercises and strategies to enhance overall performance
  • 3.2 Facilitate performers' understanding of how scripts will be translated into visual narratives
  • 3.3 Discuss dramatic elements of scenes with performers, and work together to refine and improve quality of performances
  • 3.4 Assist performers in realising the relationship between visual and narrative aspects of scripts
  • 3.5 Experiment with narrative conventions and elements to achieve desired creative outcomes and extend the range of own directing skills
  • 3.6 Monitor disposition of performers throughout rehearsals and create an environment that enables optimum performance
  • 3.7 Develop and establish blocking and staging of each scene with production personnel, noting input from participants
  • 3.8 Confirm performers understand the context of blocking and staging arrangements in each scene
  • 3.9 Provide feedback to performers during rehearsals in a clear and constructive manner
4. Direct final rehearsals
  • 4.1 Liaise with relevant production personnel to finalise technical and design requirements for full dress rehearsals
  • 4.2 Conduct final rehearsals, incorporating planned and rehearsed aspects of productions
  • 4.3 Evaluate all aspects of rehearsals, including own performance, and note areas for future improvement
  • 4.4 Provide constructive feedback to production personnel on their performances, and invite comment on the rehearsal process
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1123 CUFDRT501A Direct rehearsals of performers Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODE39 CUADRT511 Direct rehearsals of performers Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J703 CUA50213 Diploma of Musical Theatre Qualification
AZO1 CUA60615 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media Qualification
AZL8 CUA51015 Diploma of Screen and Media Qualification