Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) Selective Stream enrolment

Asian Dance

Round 1: Online video audition

Requirements

1. Present a 2 minute solo dance in the student's choice of style. Ensure you start the video by introducing yourself (full name) and the CAPA area you are auditioning for (Asian Dance).
2. When filming the performance, ensure the space is suitable for movement in a well lit environment.
3. Students’ full body must be fully visible in the video at all times.
4. Students should be dressed in appropriate attire (no costumes - please see below).
5. Please review the video before sending and ensure that it is appropriate for the audition.

Round 1: Online video audition attire

Students should wear appropriate Dance attire:

• Girls: leotard, tights and/or unitard and/or t-shirt
• Boys: track pants and a t-shirt
• No jewellery
• Hair tied back and off the face.

Round 2: Live studio audition

Only students who were successful from the Round 1: Online video audition will be invited to Round 2: Live studio audition.

Requirements

Students will take part in a teacher-led workshop:

• Warm-up: Led by the instructor to prepare the body for movement.
• Technical Skills: Discussion and demonstration of essential technical skills specific to Asian Dance.

Round 2: Live studio audition attire

Students should wear appropriate Dance attire:

• Girls: leotard, tights and/or unitard and/or t-shirt
• Boys: track pants and a t-shirt
• No jewellery
• Hair tied back and off the face.

General criteria that students will be assessed on for Asian Dance are:

• Expression and connection to the dance
• Technical Ability: Including demonstrated awareness of safe dance practice
• Engagement and dedication to the craft
• Ability to adapt and incorporate teacher feedback
• Overall presence and energy while performing.

Dance Contemporary

Round 1: Online video audition

Requirements

1. Present a 2 minute solo dance in the student's choice of style. Ensure you start the video by introducing yourself (full name) and the CAPA area you are auditioning for (Dance Contemporary).
2. When filming the performance, ensure the space is suitable for movement in a well lit environment.
3. Students’ full body must be fully visible in the video at all times.
4. Students should be dressed in appropriate attire (no costumes - please see below).
5. Please review the video before sending and ensure that it is appropriate for the audition.

Round 1: Online video audition attire

Students should wear appropriate Dance attire:

• Girls: leotard, tights and/or unitard and/or t-shirt
• Boys: track pants and a t-shirt
• No jewellery
• Hair tied back and off the face.

Round 2: Live studio audition

Only students who were successful from the Round 1: Online video audition will be invited to Round 2: Live studio audition.

Requirements

Students will take part in a teacher-led workshop:

• Teacher-led warm-up
• Discussion and demonstration of technical skills.

Round 2: Live studio audition attire

Students should wear appropriate Dance attire:

• Girls: leotard, tights and/or unitard and/or t-shirt
• Boys: track pants and a t-shirt
• No jewellery
• Hair tied back and off the face.

General criteria that students will be assessed on for Dance Contemporary are:

• Performance quality
• Technical ability including demonstrated awareness of safe dance practice
• Self-discipline and commitment
• Ability to respond to teacher feedback
• Confidence and presentation.

Drama

Round 1: Online video audition

Requirements

1. Present a 2 minute scripted monologue from a book or a play (no poetry, please).  Ensure you start the video by introducing yourself (full name) and the CAPA area you are auditioning for (Drama).
2. Ensure audio quality of the video is clear and that the camera is stationary (no zooming in and out).
3. Record the audition in a room with neutral acoustics (not a large hall or outside).
4. Student’s full body must be fully visible in the video at all times.
5. Students should be dressed in appropriate attire (please see below).
6. Please review the video before sending and ensure that it is appropriate for the audition.

Round 1: Online video audition attire

Students should wear appropriate Drama attire:

• Drama blacks
• Character-appropriate costume.

Round 2: Live studio audition

Only students who were successful from the Round 1: Online video audition will be invited to Round 2: Live studio audition.

Requirements

Students will take part in a teacher-led workshop:

• Teacher-led workshop exploring drama games and improvisation.

Round 2: Live studio audition attire

Students should wear appropriate Drama attire:

• Applicants should wear comfortable clothing
• Footwear should be track shoes or bare feet.

General criteria that students will be assessed on for Drama are:

• Self-discipline, concentration and focus
• Movement skills
• Co-operation, creativity and imagination
• Ability to respond to teacher feedback
• Performance quality of scripted presentation.

Drumming

Round 1: Online video audition

Requirements

1. Record a 2 minute video showcasing your drumming skills. Ensure you start the video by introducing yourself (full name) and the CAPA area you are auditioning for (Drumming).
2. This can be accompanied or unaccompanied.
3. If accompanied, ensure the balance between the soloist and the accompaniment is correct.
4. Ensure audio quality of the video is clear.
5. Record the audition in a room with neutral acoustics (not a large hall or outside).
6. Student’s full body must be fully visible in the video at all times.
7. Students should be dressed in appropriate attire (please see below).
8. Please review the video before sending and ensure that it is appropriate for the audition.

Round 1: Online video audition attire

Appropriate performance attire for your style of music or smart casual. Ensure your attire allows for ease of movement while playing the drums.

Round 2: Live studio audition

Only students who were successful from the Round 1: Online video audition will be invited to Round 2: Live studio audition.

Requirements

Students will take part in a teacher-led workshop:

• Warm-up exercises to demonstrate technical drumming skills
• Rhythmic exercises to display timing and accuracy
• Performance of a short, prepared piece showcasing your drumming abilities.

Round 2: Live audition attire

Appropriate performance attire for your style of music or smart casual. Current school uniform is acceptable.

General criteria that students will be assessed on for Drumming are:

• Performance quality: overall presentation and engagement.
• Technique: Intonation and rhythmic accuracy specific to drumming
• Dynamics and expressive techniques: Use of phrasing, articulation, and dynamics in your drumming
• Responsiveness: Ability to take and apply teacher feedback during the audition process.

Middle Eastern Dance

Round 1: Online video audition

Requirements

1. Present a 2 minute solo dance in a style of your choice, preferably showcasing a Middle Eastern Dance.  Ensure you start the video by introducing yourself (full name) and the CAPA area you are auditioning for (Middle Eastern Dance).
2. When filming the performance, ensure the space is suitable for movement in a well-lit environment.
3. Students’ full body must be fully visible in the video at all times.
4. Students should be dressed in appropriate attire (no costumes - please see below).
5. Please review the video before sending and ensure that it is appropriate for the audition.

Round 1: Online video audition attire

Students should wear appropriate dance attire:

• Girls: Fitted top with a flowing skirt or dance pants
• Boys: Comfortable pants (e.g. track pants) and a fitted shirt
• No jewellery
• Hair must be tied back and off the face for clarity of movement.

Round 2: Live studio audition

Only students who were successful from the Round 1: Online video audition will be invited to Round 2: Live studio audition.

Requirements

Students will take part in a teacher-led workshop:

• Warm-up: Led by the instructor to prepare the body for movement.
• Technical Skills: Discussion and demonstration of essential technical skills specific to Middle Eastern dance.

Round 2: Live studio audition attire

Students should wear appropriate Dance attire:

• Girls: leotard, tights and/or unitard and/or t-shirt
• Boys: track pants and a t-shirt
• No jewellery
• Hair tied back and off the face.

General criteria that students will be assessed on for Middle Eastern Dance are:

• Performance quality: Expression and connection to the dance.
• Technical ability: Including demonstrated awareness of safe dance practice.
• Engagement and dedication to the craft.
• Ability to adapt and incorporate teacher feedback.
• Overall presence and energy while performing.

Music

Round 1: Online video audition

Requirements

1. Record a 2 minute video of a live vocal  or instrumental (guitar, piano, strings, woodwind, brass, percussion/drums) performance. Ensure you start the video by introducing yourself (full name) and the CAPA area you are auditioning for (Music).
2. This can be accompanied or unaccompanied.
3. If accompanied, ensure the balance between the soloist and the accompaniment is correct.
4. Ensure audio quality of the video is clear.
5. Record the audition in a room with neutral acoustics (not a large hall or outside).
6. Student’s full body must be fully visible in the video at all times.
7. Students should be dressed in appropriate attire (please see below).
8. Please review the video before sending and ensure that it is appropriate for the audition.

Round 1: Online video audition attire

Appropriate performance attire for your style of music or smart casual.

Round 2: Live studio audition

Only students who were successful from the Round 1: Online video audition will be invited to Round 2: Live studio audition.

Requirements

Students will take part in a teacher-led workshop:

• Warm-up exercises to demonstrate technical skill
• Singing a cappella and aurally identifying vocal passage
• Simple improvisation over 12 bar blues
• Perform a short, prepared song.

Round 2: Live audition attire

Appropriate performance attire for your style of music or smart casual. Current school uniform is acceptable.

General criteria that students will be assessed on for Music are:

• Performance quality
• Technique, including intonation, rhythmic accuracy
• Dynamics and expressive techniques including phrasing and articulation
• Ability to respond to teacher feedback.

Pasifika Dance and Vocal

Round 1: Online video audition

Requirements

1. Present a 2-minute solo dance or vocal in a Pasifika style or a style of your choice that reflects your understanding of Pasifika culture. Ensure you start the video by introducing yourself (full name) and the CAPA area you are auditioning for (Pasifika Dance and Vocal).
2. Ensure the space is suitable for movement and singing, well-lit, and free from distractions.
3. Your full body must be visible in the video during the dance performance, and your face must be clearly visible during the vocal performance.
4. Students should be dressed in appropriate attire (no costumes - please see below).
5. Please review the video before submission to ensure that it is appropriate for the audition.

Round 1: Online video audition attire

Students should wear appropriate Dance attire:

• Girls: leotard, tights and/or unitard and/or t-shirt
• Boys: track pants and a t-shirt
• No jewellery
• Hair tied back and off the face.

Round 2: Live studio audition

Only students who were successful from the Round 1: Online video audition will be invited to Round 2: Live studio audition.

Requirements

Students will take part in a teacher-led workshop:

• Warm-up: A physical warm-up led by the instructor to prepare the body for movement and vocal exercises to warm up the voice.
• Technical skills: Discussion and demonstration of essential technical skills specific to Pasifika Dance and Vocal performance, including rhythm and cultural expression in both dance and singing.

Round 2: Live audition attire

Students should wear appropriate Dance attire:

• Girls: leotard, tights and/or unitard and/or t-shirt
• Boys: track pants and a t-shirt
• No jewellery
• Hair tied back and off the face.

General criteria that students will be assessed on for Pasifika Dance and Vocal are:

• Ability to express emotion and connect with the dance and vocal performance.
• Dedication and commitment to the craft of dance and vocal performance.
• Ability to incorporate and respond to teacher feedback.
• The energy and presence while performing, contributing to the overall impact of the performance.

Visual Arts

Round 1: Online video audition

Requirements

1. Record a video 3-6 minutes presenting a portfolio of your artworks including at least 5 contrasting pieces. Ensure you start the video by introducing yourself (full name) and the CAPA area you are auditioning for (Visual Arts).
2. These artworks may be paintings, drawings, sculpture or ceramics.
3. Record the audition video in a quiet room (not a large hall or outside).
4. Please review the audition video before sending and ensure that it is appropriate for audition.

Presentation

Students should answer the following questions:

• What materials and processes / techniques have been used to produce their artworks?
• What ideas are being explored in their artworks?

Round 1: Online video audition attire

Students should wear appropriate attire for the Visual Arts presentation.

Round 2: Live studio audition

Only students who were successful from the Round 1: Online video audition will be invited to Round 2: Live studio audition.

Requirements

Students will take part in a teacher-led workshop:

• Students will be interviewed by the audition panel and asked to discuss the work included in their portfolio in detail.

Round 2: Live audition attire

Students should wear appropriate attire for Visual Arts. Current school uniform is acceptable.

General criteria that students will be assessed on for Visual Arts are:

• Quality and diversity of technical skill presented in the portfolio
• General knowledge of art
• Creativity and innovation
• Confidence and ability to respond to teacher feedback.