Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Required skills
communication, teamwork and organisational skills to:
respond appropriately to constructive feedback on own performance
respond appropriately to directions during auditions and competitions
present confidently in a competitive environment
initiative and enterprise skills to perform in a range of ways appropriate to the performance context
learning skills to improve live performance skills and expression through practice
listening skills to:
monitor and adjust performance as required
maintain correct tempi in movement sequences
literacy skills to interpret written instructions or information provided related to auditions and competitions
self-management and planning skills to:
plan performance program and practice time
identify areas of weakness and plan practice accordingly
maintain an appropriate standard of personal presentation in a competitive performance environment
technical and problem-solving skills to:
use a range of techniques in area of specialisation
respond appropriately to the unexpected in a competitive performance environment.
Required knowledge
broad understanding of OHS principles and legislation relevant to particular performance contexts, such as:
hearing protection
performance anxiety
policy and best practice
protection of body against overuse injury
safe lifting practices
issues and challenges that arise in the context of performing in a competitive performance environment
competition and audition protocols
well-developed knowledge of:
repertoire relevant to the technique or area of specialisation
performance vocabulary and terminology
principles and techniques in area of specialisation.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Requirements may include: | accompaniment content, including: contrasts within the program material duration requirements for each piece presented number of pieces to be prepared particular stylistic requirements performance breaks repertoire whether auditioners or judges will choose from a presented list, or judge pieces or parts of pieces length of auditions competition rules competition judging criteria, including: general appearance costume technique execution showmanship entertainment value (the ‘x’ factor) level of difficulty originality and creativity choreography synchronisation versatility movement and dress standards purpose time venue. |
Relevant personnel may include: | accompanist agent coach conductor ensemble mentor musical director other performers representative of the auditioning body competition judges teacher or tutor. |
Promotional materials may include: | biographies kits multimedia performance demos: audio video photographic materials. |
Resourcesmay include: | appropriate footwear costumes microphones scores sheet music tapes props sound equipment. |
Statutory requirements may relate to: | copyright duty of care OHS. |
Ways toensureresources are available and ready to hand may include: | checking that resources are appropriate to audition venue checking condition of resources to be used and repairing or adjusting as required inspecting and trying out, in advance if possible, resources supplied by auditioning body or venue. |
Relaxation techniques may include: | deep breathing light aerobic exercises mind to muscle: meditation imagery or conscious visualisation affirmations stretching. |
Live performance knowledge may include: | artistic expression choreographic knowledge findings from appropriate performance analyses and research interpretation of directions for: movement voicing expression tempi spatial dynamics musical forms, systems, practices and customs pattern and sequence recognition and memory performance and rehearsal protocols repertoire solo and ensemble protocols visual and auditory imagination to develop performance material or interpretation. |
Techniques may involve: | characterisation improvisation interpretation partnering performing a range of pieces in different styles in area of specialisation physical coordination, such as: falling flexibility turning weight transfer. |
Follow-upmay involve: | confirming an expected time for hearing the outcome of auditions obtaining details of contract interview if result of audition is successful following up with a courteous request for appraisal and further advice if audition result is unsuccessful sending a follow-up letter for each audition, whether successful or not, to communicate appreciation of the opportunity and to allow for further opportunities maintaining contact with people associated with competitions. |
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
Observation Checklist