CUADRT511 — Direct rehearsals of performers

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What an assessment for CUADRT511 must cover

51 assessable components: 4 elements (22 performance criteria), 11 performance evidence and 12 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 6 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Plan rehearsals

1.1Determine rehearsal requirements and plot and document scenes
1.2Note key areas of scripts according to rehearsal requirements and prioritise scenes that need additional emphasis in rehearsal
1.3Research different sources when interpreting script materials
1.4Confirm infrastructure is in place to meet rehearsal, safety and security requirements in collaboration with required personnel
1.5Establish communication processes with required personnel, and check documentation requirements are fulfilled

2 Conduct initial read-throughs

2.1Brief required personnel on intended creative, dramatic and technical aspects of productions
2.2Establish cast cohesion and communication using rehearsal exercises
2.3Conduct initial read-through of script and identify key dramatic elements and proposed visualisation of narrative
2.4Discuss interpretations of script and characterisations with required personnel and record responses for potential inclusion in productions
2.5Assist required personnel with interpretation of characters and performance by providing additional materials and sources

3 Conduct rehearsals

3.1Incorporate innovative ideas in rehearsal exercises and strategies to rehearsal
3.2Facilitate performers’ understanding of how scripts are translated into visual narratives and the relationship between visual and narrative aspects
3.3Refine and improve quality of performances by discussing dramatic elements and working with required personnel
3.4Achieve desired creative outcomes and expand own directing skills by experimenting with narrative conventions and elements
3.5Monitor disposition of required personnel throughout rehearsals and create environment that allows rehearsal requirements to be met
3.6Develop and establish blocking and staging of each scene with required personnel, noting input from participants
3.7Confirm required personnel understand context of blocking and staging arrangements in scenes
3.8Provide feedback to performers during rehearsals in clear and constructive manner

4 Direct final rehearsals

4.1Finalise technical and design requirements for full dress rehearsals in liaison with required personnel
4.2Conduct final rehearsals, incorporating planned and rehearsed aspects of productions
4.3Evaluate all aspects of rehearsals, including own performance, and note areas for future improvement
4.4Provide constructive feedback to required personnel on performances and invite comment on rehearsal process

Performance evidence

direct at least two rehearsals of performers according to different rehearsal requirements.
In the course of the above, the candidate must:
identify key rehearsal areas by analysing scripts
establish key dramatic elements of rehearsal
research aspects of scripts to improve understanding of artistic requirements
set rehearsal schedules that meet production requirements and timelines
brief required personnel on creative vision for productions
discuss characterisation and ways of visualising narratives using initial read-throughs with required personnel
take a collaborative and motivating approach to directing rehearsals of performers
work with production personnel on blocking and staging of scenes
provide feedback to required personnel using effective communication skills.

Knowledge evidence

practical and theoretical aspects of character development and craft of screen and stage acting
roles and responsibilities of personnel involved in rehearsals including production personnel and performers
artistic and technical elements to consider when directing productions
typical problems with directing performers in rehearsals, and common solutions
conventions and practices of directing for screen and stage
examples of topics that might need to be researched in preparation for directing productions
exercises used to conduct the directing of rehearsals of performers
artistic sources used to enhance script interpretation
infrastructure used to conduct rehearsals
industry standard communication methods and practices
visual story-telling techniques and ways of moving from written to visual narrative
work health, safety and security procedures that apply to conducting rehearsals.

Foundation skills

Oral communication: Elicits views and opinions of others using listening and questioning Conveys requirements clearly using industry standard language for audience and environment Engages in discussions and provides constructive feedback to others using industry standard communication methods and practices Confirms requirements for final rehearsals by managing communications with required personnel
Reading: Extract and confirm scheduling information, establish priorities, and determine production requirements by interpreting different complex documents Identifies and analyses information that supports interpretation of scripts
Writing: Conveys information and requirements to required personnel by developing material that uses clear and detailed language Records information from discussions for future use
Initiative and enterprise: Identifies improvement opportunities for self and others Takes responsibility for planning of relatively complex tasks for rehearsals and read-throughs with performers Sequences and directs rehearsal activities incorporating key dramatic elements as required Monitors progress and makes creative decisions quickly and intuitively
Self-management: Meets expectations associated with own role in compliance with rehearsal practices and protocols
Teamwork: Assists performers interpret and enhance their performance Achieves joint outcomes by collaborating with performers and playing a leading role in facilitating effective interaction Improves rehearsal process by building connections between required personnel

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What does an assessment tool for CUADRT511 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CUADRT511 needs to address all 51 unit components: 4 elements with 22 performance criteria, 11 performance evidence requirements, 12 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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