Diploma of Musical Theatre - CUA50213
Dance Factory
Type of institution: Registered Training Organisation
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 01884F
This qualification reflects the role of performers working or aspiring to work in musical theatre and cabaret productions. 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. Licensing/regulatory information No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Structure
- 16 units: 6 core
- 10 elective
Subjects
- Manage stagecraft aspects of performances
- Maintain a high level of fitness for performance
- Develop vocal techniques
- Perform accompaniment
- Negotiate contracts
- Develop vocal techniques for musical theatre
- Develop acting techniques for musical theatre
- Create and perform dance pieces
- Develop acrobatic techniques for theatrical performances
- Refine dance partnering techniques
- Develop comedy techniques for musical theatre
- Refine aural-perception skills
- Develop storylines and treatments
- Write about dance
- Create and perform complex dance pieces
- Improvise advanced dance sequences
- Incorporate anatomy and nutrition principles into skill development
- Manage the promotion of creative acts
- Use a range of performance techniques
- Develop conceptual and expressive skills as a performer
- Explore the relationship between music and dance
- Articulate, present and debate ideas
- Perform in a musical theatre ensemble
- Manage small-scale live productions
- Write extended stories
- Develop advanced vocal techniques
- Apply music knowledge and artistic judgement
- Apply theatrical make-up and hairstyles
- Write about music
- Document dance
- Refine musical theatre techniques
- Undertake project work
- Perform improvisation for audiences
- Develop technical skills and expand repertoire
- Refine conceptual understanding of dance
- Develop specialist singing techniques for musical theatre repertoire
- Perform music from written notation
- Prepare for performances in a competitive environment
- Manage and exploit copyright arrangements
- Apply the Alexander technique in performance
- Provide services on a freelance basis
- Use a range of acting techniques in performance
- Refine performance techniques
- Develop and maintain stagecraft skills
- Apply movement and behavioural principles to physical conditioning
- Develop singing techniques for musical theatre
- Direct rehearsals of performers
- Perform music as a soloist
- Perform solo in a musical theatre context
- Extend musical theatre performance techniques to a professional level
- Organise and facilitate rehearsals
- Prepare for sustainable professional practice
- Make a presentation
- Extend expertise in specialist creative fields
- Participate in gym and weight training for performances
- Originate and develop concepts
- Incorporate interactive technology into performance
- Develop specialist acting techniques for musical theatre repertoire
- Refine contemporary dance technique
Standard entry requirements
An audition or other form of evidence where the candidate demonstrates competence in vocal, dance and/or acting skills at Certificate IV level.
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