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Planning and teaching

The teaching and learning resources on this page must not be used for summative assessment purposes. As part of our teaching we expect support to be given to your students; such support is not permissible for summative assessment and is likely to be considered malpractice.

Changes for 2021

  • Your guide to the changes for 2021 PDF 130KB

Planning

  • 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
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Delivery guides

  • 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

Project delivery approaches

  • 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

Schemes of work

  • 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

Teaching activities

Unit 01

  • Sorting venues and arts organisations Unit 01 - In this activity learners research the types of performing arts organisations. DOC 483KB
  • The beginnings of a promotional strategy Unit 01 - This activity enables learners to develop their own promotional and progression strategy. DOC 463KB
  • The importance of the performing arts sector in society and the economy Unit 01 - In this activity learners are asked to consider the place of performing arts in society. DOC 462KB

Unit 02

  • Ballpark figures and schedules Unit 02 - This activity will concentrate on developing some of the research skills needed by learners to plan and develop a proposal. DOC 328KB
  • Contextualising proposals Unit 02 - This activity is designed to introduce the demands of formal proposal writing. DOC 169KB
  • Scoping a proposal Unit 02 - In this activity learners are asked to scope out a proposal. DOC 341KB

Unit 03

  • Historical timelines Unit 03 - In this activity learners identify connections in time periods that may inform rationale as to why a style/genre changed at a particular time. DOC 514KB
  • Production meeting Unit 03 - In this activity learners run their own production meeting. DOC 462KB
  • Why did we do that? Unit 03 - In this activity learners reflect on their original production plans and compare to the actual production. DOC 470KB

Teacher guides

  • 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

Resource lists

  • 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

Promoting your subject

  • 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
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