Planning and teaching

• Your guide to the changes for 2021 PDF 130KB

• Mapping guide This lists the 2012 units and learning outcomes (LOs) and maps them to the 2016 units and learning outcomes. BTEC units have also been mapped. PDF 1MB
• Progress tracker For use with individuals and groups. XLS 6MB
• Qualifications calculator A tool for ensuring correct unit combinations. XLS 603KB
• Transition guide interchange login required

• Prepare to work in the performing arts sector Unit 01 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 823KB
• Proposal for a commissioning brief Unit 02 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 1MB
• Influential performance practice Unit 03 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 1MB
• Combined arts Unit 04 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 1MB
• Current issues in performing arts Unit 05 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 1MB
• Improvisation Unit 06 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 818KB
• Health and fitness for performance Unit 07 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 1MB
• Performing repertoire Unit 08 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 1MB
• Acting technique Unit 09 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 901KB
• Classical theatre performance Unit 10 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 1MB
• Scriptwriting Unit 11 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 1MB
• Theatre directing Unit 12 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 1MB
• Dance technique Unit 13 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 1MB
• Dance technique - supplementary document Unit 13 - This document provides supplementary information to support the delivery guide. DOC 253KB
• Dance performance Unit 14 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 2MB
• Dance performance - supplementary document Unit 14 - This document provides supplementary information to support the delivery guide. DOC 248KB
• Dance choregraphy Unit 15 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 918KB
• Dance appreciation Unit 16 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 1MB
• Deliver dance and movement workshops Unit 17 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 1MB
• Deliver dance and movement workshops - supplementary document Unit 17 - This document provides supplementary information to support the delivery guide. DOC 263KB
• Production and stage management process Unit 18 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 778KB
• Stage lighting design and operation Unit 19 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 2MB
• Stage sound design and operation Unit 20 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 1MB
• Character design and realisation Unit 21 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 1MB
• Set design and realisation Unit 22 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 781KB
• Create music to perform Unit 23 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 2MB
• Instrumental music technique Unit 24 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 2MB
• Music performance Unit 25 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 1MB
• Singing technique Unit 26 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 1MB
• Singing performance Unit 27 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 840KB
• Songwriting Unit 28 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 1MB
• Musicianship Unit 29 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 1MB
• Produce music with technology Unit 30 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 827KB
• Technical management Unit 31 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 1MB
• Arts administration Unit 32 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 1MB
• Original performance Unit 33 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 1MB

• Dance extravaganza production Through the delivery of a project, learners will perform in a dance extravaganza. PDF 2MB
• Dance extravaganza production (project brief) Project brief for the learner. PDF 140KB
• Get the show on the road Through the delivery of a project, learners will explore and develop acting techniques. PDF 11MB
• Get the show on the road (project brief) Project brief for the learner. PDF 234KB
• The Bloody Chamber Through the delivery of a project, learners will design and provide the logistical and operational support for a dramatisation of The Bloody Chamber. PDF 2MB
• The Bloody Chamber (project brief) Project brief for the the learner. PDF 102KB
• Write, record and promote your album Through the delivery of a project, learners will produce an EP. PDF 2MB
• Write, record and promote your album (project brief) Project brief for the the learner. PDF 127KB

• Original performance An outline scheme of work to offer a perspective of how to deliver Unit 33. DOCX 769KB
• Prepare to work in the performing arts sector An outline scheme of work to offer a perspective of how to deliver Unit 1. DOCX 324KB

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Unit 02

Unit 03

• Command verbs definitions This resource gives definitions for most of the command verbs used in Cambridge Technicals. PDF 723KB
• Skills guides
• Top tips for units 01, 02, 03, 32 and 33 PDF 590KB

• A guide to resources An overview of the resources provided for Cambridge Technicals. PDF 252KB
• Prepare to work in the performing arts sector Unit 01 - Provides ideas of other resources which teachers might find useful to support the delivery of this unit. PDF 718KB
• Proposal for a commissioning brief Unit 02 - Provides ideas of other resources which teachers might find useful to support the delivery of this unit. PDF 1MB
• Influential performance practice Unit 03 - Provides ideas of other resources which teachers might find useful to support the delivery of this unit. PDF 683KB

• Cambridge Technicals in Performing Arts poster Perfect for open days and options consultations, these eye-catching posters are a perfect way to promote the courses on offer to students and parents. PDF 736KB
• Technicals posters - all subjects ZIP 8MB