Application
This unit applies to those involved in performing dances which are filmed for documentaries, film or online environments. It also applies to commercial contexts, such as advertisements, music videos, instructional materials or multimedia displays for live performances and events.
At this level, dancers are expected to adapt their technique and expression to the particular context of performing to a camera under direction from choreographers and directors. While supervision and guidance are provided in practice sessions and rehearsals, dancers are expected to display a high level of motivation and sense of responsibility for themselves and others during film shoots.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for film shoots | 1.1. Discuss the intention and key aspects of film shoots with relevant personnel 1.2. Apply a knowledge of screen industry terminology 1.3. Clarify specific work practices and OHS relevant to working on |
2. Develop techniques for performing to camera | 2.1. Apply safe dance practices 2.2. Accept direction from relevant personnel about ways to adapt dance performance during shooting 2.3. Demonstrate awareness of shot sizes and ability to hit a mark and work to camera framing 2.4. Repeat segments and shots according to requirements of shoots or performance 2.5. Perform segments of dances out of sequence, according to requirements of shoot or performance |
3. Perform dance sequences as directed | 3.1. Adapt and perform elements of dances in line with shot requirements 3.2. Repeat shots and adapt dances according to requests from members of the artistic team 3.3. Maintain focus on the intention of dances in a film shoot environment 3.4. Meet all requirements of scripted choreographed shoots 3.5. View recordings and contribute to critical analyses of performances |
Required Skills
Required skills
communication skills to respond appropriately to direction on performance requirements
initiative and enterprise skills to:
approach choreographed or scripted works with confidence and focus
dance with presence and style to camera
learning skills to improve performance under direction and in the environment of a film shoot
planning and organising skills to prepare for performances
self-management skills to:
observe dance discipline and follow direction
apply safe dance practices
teamwork skills to:
work collaboratively with others involved in film shoots
contribute to analyses of dance performances with members of an artistic team
technical skills to:
dance with precision and ease, holding balance and adapting movement to specific requirements
maintain a consistently high level of performance when repeating sequences or performing them out of sequence.
Required knowledge
well-developed knowledge of:
importance of framing and camera angles
practical difficulties associated with performing to camera
safe dance practices
overview knowledge of:
process of setting up and running a film shoot
OHS principles and procedures in relation to film shoots
screen industry terminology.
Evidence Required
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Evidence of the ability to: perform a dance to camera that demonstrates an ability to: follow direction take account of camera focus and framing repeat sequences with accuracy work within the requirements of lighting, set location, sound and costumes. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure access to equipment for creating a short video: costumes lighting one or multi cameras and tripods set location sound recording viewing monitor vision switching. |
Method of assessment | A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit: direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance verbal or written questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit scenarios as a basis for discussion of issues and challenges that arise in the context of filming dance review of filmed dance sequences analysis of responses to a filmed dance performance direct observation of practical performance before a camera. Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties, such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling). |
Guidance information for assessment | Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example: CUFIND301A Work effectively in the screen and media industries. |
Range Statement
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.
Key aspects | availability of: actors props available light costs crew and other dancers’ commitments hire conditions limitations on access to location musicians’ commitments weather. |
Relevant personnel may include: | choreographer dance instructor or teacher designer director director of photography lighting director producer production manager unit director stunt director special effects director sound director. |
Terminology includes: | calls camera movement: dolly pan tilt track continuity crossing the line establishing shot framing high angle industry roles, including: director of photography (DOP) camera crew gaffer grip line producer marks multi-cam references to shot sizes, including: close up long shot medium long shot mid shot extreme close up schedules sequences shot list shot types, including: single camera steady cam two shot high angle. |
Work practices on film sets | safe dancing surfaces working with crew members working around a range of equipment and staging, such as: boom microphones camera tripods cranes dolly flats lighting stands lights props sets tracks. |
Safe dance practices | understanding the body’s capabilities and limitations, including: alignment flexibility (mobility) strength (stability) cardiorespiratory endurance muscular endurance warm-up and cool-down activities, such as: gentle stretches aerobic exercises anaerobic exercises breathing exercises doing exercises and performing routines on flooring appropriate to genre and style of dance, such as: sprung softwood tarkett sprung parquet tongue and groove hardwood resined for ballroom and Latin dance non-slip for ballet wood for tap and Spanish correct execution of dance steps appropriate clothing and footwear nutrition and diet. |
Artistic team may include: | choreographer dance instructor or teacher designer director director of photography post-production personnel. |
Requirements | ability to maintain focus awareness of camera angles costumes expressive elements facial expressiveness hitting marks movement around non-dancers readiness to adapt dance under direction set sequences of dance styles of dance use of props. |
Sectors
Performing arts - dance
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.