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Title
Demonstrate and apply comprehensive knowledge of developed
acting techniques in practice situations
Level
6
Credits
30
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard, in the context of drama,
are able to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of acting
theory, and apply comprehensive knowledge and developed
techniques of acting with consistency in practice situations.
Classification
Drama > Drama Performance
Available grade
Achieved
Entry information
Recommended skills
and knowledge
Unit 17559, Demonstrate and apply theoretical knowledge of
acting techniques in practice situations, or demonstrate
equivalent knowledge and skills.
Explanatory notes
1
It is intended that practice situations will be in controlled training environments.
2
It is intended that the candidate’s knowledge in outcome 1 will be based around at
least two contrasting texts selected to demonstrate different genres and/or styles,
and that the acting application of outcome 2 will be demonstrated through
performance of at least three characters from those texts.
3
Laban, Feldenkrais, and Alexander may be used as the standard references for
movement in evidence requirement 2.3.
4
Definitions
Comprehensive knowledge and developed techniques of acting implies wide acting
knowledge and application of techniques. Typically, this unit standard would be part
of an advanced course at tertiary level.
Genre applies to the style(s) of dramatic presentation and/or production.
5
References
The following references are recommended reading for this unit standard:
Benedetti, Jean, Stanislavski: an introduction, Methuen, London, 2000;
Feldenkrais, Moshe, Awareness Through Movement: Health Exercises For Personal
Growth, London, Arkana, 1997;
Newlove, Jane, Laban for Actors and Dancers, Nick Hern, London, 1993;
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Park, Glen, The Art Of Changing: A New Approach To The Alexander Technique,
Ashgrove Press, Bath, 1989;
Stanislavsky, Konstantin, Stanislavsky on the Art of the Stage, any edition.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of acting theory.
Range
demonstration may be oral, written, visual, or any combination.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Demonstration identifies and explains distinguishing features and historical
background of contrasting theories of acting methodology.
Range
1.2
Demonstration shows comprehensive knowledge and use of voice production
techniques, for acting purposes, to produce free, clear, and unstrained sound;
and to realise creative and emotional expression in a range of drama contexts.
Range
1.3
voice production techniques include but are not limited to –
diaphragmatic breathing and support, exercises to release vocal
tension and improve vocal fitness, projection, dynamics, singing
skills, safe warm-ups;
drama contexts may include but are not limited to – song, dialects,
character creation.
Demonstration shows comprehensive knowledge of a range of stage movement
techniques for acting purposes.
Range
1.4
at least two contrasting theories.
techniques include but are not limited to – safe and effective
warm-up routines, exercises to release body tension, movement
through different spatial levels, integrated breath and body
movements, movement sequences, alignment with actors and
staging, flexibility, control.
Demonstration shows comprehensive knowledge of dramatic shape of different
texts for acting purposes.
Range
at least two texts featuring different genres and/or styles;
dramatic shape includes but is not limited to – characters, setting
in time and place, genre, structural format, theme(s) and/or
motif(s).
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Demonstration shows comprehensive knowledge of performance objectives for
acting selected characters.
Range
at least three characters from the selected texts;
performance objectives that – are appropriate to genre and/or
style, energise and enhance performance, meet the various
demands of role, interact and connect with other actors in
ensemble situation.
Outcome 2
Apply comprehensive knowledge and developed techniques of acting with consistency in
practice situations.
Range
practice situations – three controlled training sessions;
acting experience – three selected characters.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Acting practice applies theories of acting methodology and supports dramatic
shape and the performance objectives, with consistency.
2.2
Acting practice portraying character roles applies a comprehensive range of
voice production techniques, with consistency.
Range
2.3
Acting practice portraying character roles demonstrates developed movement
techniques and characteristics, with consistency.
Range
2.4
techniques include but are not limited to – diaphragmatic breathing
and support, clear and unstrained vocal tone, varying pace of
delivery while maintaining clarity of tone, techniques to release
and control physical tension, singing skills (if appropriate);
appropriate to character roles – projection, placement,
pronunciation, resonance, voice range, dynamics.
movement techniques may include but are not limited to –
integrated breath and body movements, movement through
different spatial levels, movement sequences appropriate to role,
techniques to release bodily tension, dancing skills and styles (if
appropriate);
movement characteristics include but are not limited to – flexibility,
suppleness, mobility, fitness, control.
Acting practice involving improvisation demonstrates the utilisation of
observation, imagination, concentration, cooperation, and listening skills.
This unit standard is expiring. Assessment against the standard must take place by
the last date for assessment set out below.
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Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
28 August 2000
31 December 2016
Rollover and
Revision
2
19 March 2010
31 December 2016
Review
3
18 September 2014
31 December 2016
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
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