Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
CUSMPF505A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform improvisation for audiences
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | CUSMPF505A - Perform improvisation for audiences |
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Description | This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to perform improvisation for an audience as part of an ensemble. Critical to the success of performances that involve improvisation is the ability of all members of the group to work collaboratively and creatively together to embellish musical elements of chosen pieces.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | Improvisation skills are required by musicians in a range of musical genres and traditions, for example, jazz, blues, classical, folk and rock. Aural awareness and a thorough grounding in the practice of the chosen genre or musical tradition are required so that musicians are in a position to respond intuitively to musical elements as they seek to vary them spontaneously during performances. More complex skills associated with improvisation are covered in:CUSMPF604A Extend improvisation techniques. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Competency Field | Performing arts - music performance |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 | Assessment 3 | Assessment 4 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare for ensemble improvisation |
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Element: Contribute to the work of ensemble |
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Element: Contribute solo improvisation |
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Element: Evaluate improvisation |
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