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Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) (Commercial Dance)
Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) (Commercial Dance)
52781WA
YW11
Replaced
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Description
This qualification reflects the role of performers working or aspiring to work professionally within the performing arts industry. At this level individuals are expected to apply theory and creative skills in a range of situations and to display initiative and judgement in planning activities. They have autonomy in performing complex technical operations and can be responsible for planning, coordinating and evaluating the work of others within broad but generally well-defined parameters. At this level the individual will have a broad knowledge of various facets of performing arts and can participate in a wide variety of performing arts as an ensemble and featured performer. The performer will have specialized skills in area of major, including high-level practical and technical applications.
Schedule
Candidate is to complete:
- Sixteen (16) core units
- two (2) elective units:
- one (1) unit from Group A
- one (1) unit from Group B
- twelve (12) specialised units
- Musical Theatre specialisation:
- eleven (11) specialised core units, plus
- one (1) unit from Group C,
- Commercial Dance specialisation:
- ten (10) specialised core units, plus
- one (1) unit from Group D, and
- one (1) unit from Group E.
1. Core Units
Candidate to complete sixteen (16) core units
2. Group A Elective Units
One (1) unit must be chosen from Group A
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI060 | CUADAN410 | Develop expertise in tap dance technique | 70 | Unit of competency |
| WI051 | CUADAN311 | Increase depth of tap dance technique | 45 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
One (1) unit must be chosen from Group B
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AX447 | PERPAR401A | Increase depth in partnering skills | 0 | Module |
| WI069 | CUADAN507 | Refine dance partnering techniques | 100 | Unit of competency |
4. Musical Theatre Specialisation Core Units
All eleven (11) core units must be completed when choosing the Musical Theatre specialisation.
5. Group C Elective Units
One (1) unit must be chosen from Group C when completing the Musical Theatre specialisation
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI058 | CUADAN408 | Develop expertise in ballet technique | 100 | Unit of competency |
| WI046 | CUADAN306 | Increase depth of ballet dance technique | 80 | Unit of competency |
6. Commercial Dance Specialisation Core Units
All ten (10) core units must be completed when choosing the Commercial Dance specialisation.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI010 | CUACHR501 | Create and perform complex dance pieces | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WI001 | CUAACT301 | Develop basic acting techniques | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WI055 | CUADAN405 | Develop expertise in street dance technique | 70 | Unit of competency |
| WI081 | CUADAN610 | Extend allied contemporary dance techniques at a professional level | 100 | Unit of competency |
| WI079 | CUADAN608 | Extend contemporary dance performance skills to a professional level | 120 | Unit of competency |
| WI078 | CUADAN607 | Extend contemporary dance technique to a professional level | 120 | Unit of competency |
| AX456 | PERJZZ601A | Extend Jazz dance techniques to a professional level | 0 | Module |
| AX457 | PERLYR601A | Extend lyrical dance techniques to a professional level | 0 | Module |
| WI067 | CUADAN505 | Refine contemporary dance technique | 140 | Unit of competency |
| WI225 | CUAVOS301 | Use music and singing in performance | 30 | Unit of competency |
7. Group D Elective Units
One (1) unit must be chosen from Group D when completing the Commercial Dance specialisation
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI058 | CUADAN408 | Develop expertise in ballet technique | 100 | Unit of competency |
| WI063 | CUADAN501 | Refine ballet technique | 140 | Unit of competency |
8. Group E Elective Units
One (1) unit must be chosen from Group E when completing the Commercial Dance specialisation
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AX446 | PERACR401A | Increase depth in acrobatic skills | 0 | Module |
| WI013 | CUACIR301 | Perform basic on-ground acrobatic techniques | 20 | Unit of competency |
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