Formats and tools
- Unit Description
- Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
- Assessment Tool
- an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
- Assessment Template
- generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
- Assessment Matrix
- a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
- Wiki Markup
- mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
- Evidence Guide
- create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
- Competency Mapping Template
- Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
- Observation Checklist
- create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)
- Self Assessment Survey
- A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
- Moodle Outcomes
- Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
- Registered Training Organisations
- Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CUAACT404, 'Develop specialist acting techniques for musical theatre repertoire'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Develop specialist acting techniques for musical theatre repertoire' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Develop warm-up techniques | 1.1 In consultation with appropriate personnel, develop an understanding of aspects of the human voice, especially those relevant to performers 1.2 Analyse physical problems that can limit movement and physical expression, or cause injury 1.3 In consultation with appropriate personnel, discuss ways to avoid physical and vocal problems and strategies for addressing problems if they arise 1.4 Perform vocal and physical warm-up procedures in preparation for performance activities 1.5 Strengthen and expand vocal and physical technique through regular exercises |
2. Develop expertise in selected musical theatre repertoire | 2.1 Listen to and discuss acting techniques associated with major musical theatre genres 2.2 Through an analysis of text and lyrics, explore the motivations and actions of characters from major American, British and Australian musical theatre repertoire 2.3 Apply techniques from different acting methods to develop understanding of characters and facilitate the process of creating convincing characters on stage 2.4 Apply a knowledge of historical and cultural influences to add depth to character interpretation and portrayal 2.5 Experiment with a range of physical and vocal techniques and acting methods to vary the portrayal of characters in monologues, duologues and songs 2.6 Discuss effectiveness of characterisation with others and adjust performance technique as required 2.7 Practise monologues, duologues and songs from American, British and Australian musical theatre repertoire in preparation for auditions 2.8 Extend the application of acting techniques through scene rehearsals of a range of theatre scripts and musical theatre repertoire |
3. Maintain expertise | 3.1 Practise and refine acting techniques relevant to musical theatre 3.2 Maintain and update knowledge of musical theatre trends, stagecraft, and production protocols and procedures 3.3 Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own acting skills 3.4 Regularly view performances by industry practitioners as a way of sourcing new ideas, identifying trends, maintaining motivation, and improving own technique |