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Develop comedy techniques for musical theatre

Develop comedy techniques for musical theatre

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAACT403
State Code
WI004
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/09/2014
Field of Education
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
30/09/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop techniques for bringing a comic dimension to characters and scenes in musical theatre productions.At this level supervision and guidance are provided during practice sessions. However, individuals are expected to work independently on experimenting with ways to use the comic potential of characters in a range of musical theatre styles.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop warm-up techniques
  • 1.1 In consultation with appropriate personnel, analyse 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. Extend comic performance concepts
  • 2.1 Discuss the appeal of comedy and how comic performance techniques can enhance musical theatre performances
  • 2.2 Experiment with using humour in the portrayal of characters from musicals in a range of musical theatre styles
  • 2.3 Develop techniques for integrating comedy into songs and dance routines, and producing comic effects by speaking and singing in a range of accents
  • 2.4 Develop techniques for exploring physicality of character through gesture, timing and action to enhance comedic effect
  • 2.5 Experiment with ways of using comedy to engage with audiences
  • 2.6 Experiment with improvisation, alone and with a partner, as a way of adding humour to characterisation
  • 2.7 In a learning or rehearsal environment, perform solo and group routines that integrate dancing, singing and comic performance skills
3. Maintain expertise
  • 3.1 Practise and refine comic performance 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 improve own comic performance skills
  • 3.4 Regularly view performances by industry practitioners as a way of sourcing new ideas, identifying trends, maintaining motivation, and improving own technique
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODJ15 CUAACT413 Develop and apply comedy techniques for musical theatre Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J703 CUA50213 Diploma of Musical Theatre Qualification
J701 CUA40513 Certificate IV in Musical Theatre Qualification