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Unit VU21839 Develop Acting Techniques Unit Descriptor
Unit VU21839 Develop Acting Techniques Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor This unit covers the knowledge and skills to develop a range of
acting techniques to work imaginatively and creatively for the
effective resolution of an acting role for screen.
Application of the The skills and knowledge addressed in this unit will be applied
Unit by actors working in film, television and other screen-based
contexts.
Acquire acting 1.1 Investigate the different acting techniques for screen
techniques
1.2 Explore the technical versus the emotional actor
1.3 Determine the methods of focus within the range of on-
screen performance environments
1.4 Reproduce a range of acting techniques with control,
flexibility and balance
1.5 Practise exercises to facilitate the development of screen
acting techniques
1.6 Review acquisition of techniques to facilitate
improvement in screen performance
Form camera 3.1 Investigate the range of techniques for working in front
techniques of camera
3.2 Explore acting techniques for different filming styles
3.3 Reproduce a range of acting techniques for working in
front of camera
3.4 Practise exercises to facilitate the development of acting
techniques for working in front of camera
3.5 Review acquisition of techniques to facilitate
improvement in screen performance
Acquire action acting4.1 Observe basic screen action acting work and identify
and physical acting basic skill requirements
techniques
4.2 Investigate the use of tactile work in acting
4.3 Practise exercises to facilitate the development of basic
action acting work for screen
4.4 Review acquisition of techniques to facilitate
improvement in screen performance
RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and
situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed
below.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria,
Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment section in Section B of the accreditation
submission.