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
Planning
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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.
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Progress tracker For use with individuals and groups.
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Qualifications calculator A tool for ensuring correct unit combinations.
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Transition guide
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Delivery guides
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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.
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Proposal for a commissioning brief Unit 02
- This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit.
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Influential performance practice Unit 03
- This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit.
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Combined arts Unit 04
- This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit.
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Current issues in performing arts Unit 05
- This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit.
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Improvisation Unit 06
- This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit.
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Health and fitness for performance Unit 07
- This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit.
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Performing repertoire Unit 08
- This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit.
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Acting technique Unit 09
- This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit.
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Classical theatre performance Unit 10
- This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit.
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Scriptwriting Unit 11
- This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit.
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Theatre directing Unit 12
- This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit.
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Dance technique Unit 13
- This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit.
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Dance technique - supplementary document Unit 13
- This document provides supplementary information to support the delivery guide.
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Dance performance Unit 14
- This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit.
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Dance performance - supplementary document Unit 14
- This document provides supplementary information to support the delivery guide.
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Dance choregraphy Unit 15
- This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit.
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Dance appreciation Unit 16
- This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit.
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Deliver dance and movement workshops Unit 17
- This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit.
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Deliver dance and movement workshops - supplementary document Unit 17
- This document provides supplementary information to support the delivery guide.
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Production and stage management process Unit 18
- This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit.
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Stage lighting design and operation Unit 19
- This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit.
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Stage sound design and operation Unit 20
- This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit.
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Character design and realisation Unit 21
- This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit.
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Set design and realisation Unit 22
- This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit.
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Create music to perform Unit 23
- This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit.
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Instrumental music technique Unit 24
- This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit.
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Music performance Unit 25
- This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit.
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Singing technique Unit 26
- This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit.
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Singing performance Unit 27
- This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit.
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Songwriting Unit 28
- This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit.
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Musicianship Unit 29
- This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit.
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Produce music with technology Unit 30
- This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit.
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Technical management Unit 31
- This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit.
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Arts administration Unit 32
- This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit.
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Original performance Unit 33
- This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit.
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Project delivery approaches
Schemes of work
Teaching activities
Unit 01
Unit 02
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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.
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Contextualising proposals Unit 02
- This activity is designed to introduce the demands of formal proposal writing.
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Scoping a proposal Unit 02
- In this activity learners are asked to scope out a proposal.
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Unit 03
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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.
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Production meeting Unit 03
- In this activity learners run their own production meeting.
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Why did we do that? Unit 03
- In this activity learners reflect on their original production plans and compare to the actual production.
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Teacher guides
Resource lists