Key Features

• This is a new practically-based qualification in Performing Arts.

• Candidates may specialise in one or more art forms.

• Offers a vocational perspective on the Performing Arts industries.

• Designed to provide a progression route to higher education and further training for employment.

Units of Assessment

AS

G380 Unit 1 - Investigating performing arts organisations - Portfolio (Mandatory at AS & A2)

G381 Unit 2 - Professional practice: skills development - Portfolio (Mandatory at AS & A2)

G382 Unit 3 - Professional practice: performance - External (o1 AS & A2)

G383 Unit 4 - Professional practice: production - External (o1 AS, o1a A2)

G384 Unit 5 - Getting work - Portfolio (Mandatory A2)

A2

G385 Unit 6 - Exploring repertoire - Portfolio (Mandatory A2)

G386 Unit 7 - Producing your showcase - External (o1b A2)

G387 Unit 8 - Production demonstration - External (o1b A2)

 

M - candidates must complete those units marked m listed in the relevant column for the award being taken

o1 - candidates choose one option from those marked o1 listed in the relevant column for the award being taken

o1a - candidates choose one option from those marked o1a listed in the relevant column for the award being taken

o1b - candidates choose one option from those marked o1b listed in the relevant column for the award being taken

 

Units 1 & 2 are compulsory and Unit 3: Professional Practice: Performance is the optional unit which will be studied for AS level.

Unit 1

This unit will help you understand how ‘the business’ works and the range of roles within an organisation.

Unit 2

This unit provides candidates with the opportunity to work on the development of their technical or performance skills.

Unit 3

In this unit you will apply the skills you acquired and developed in Unit 2 and you work to put on a group performance in front of an audience.

Entry Requirements

No formal qualifications required.