RSL Awards Ltd · RQF Level 2
RSL Level 2 Extended Certificate in Creative and Performing Arts
You don’t just earn this. You learn to use it, one-to-one, on your own real work.
- LevelRQF Level 2
- Total credits30
- Guided learning180 hours
- Units in this qualification28
Awarded by RSL Awards Ltd · on the Ofqual register
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What you’ll learn
What each unit actually teaches you to do
RSL Awards have a complete portfolio of Vocational Qualifications, covering Music, Performing Arts and Creative Digital Media from Levels 1-5.
These are the units RSL Awards Ltd registers against this qualification. It is a catalogue, not a syllabus. Which of them you take depends on the combination the qualification requires, and that is set by the awarding body rather than by us. Every unit here is regulated, and every one you earn is yours to keep.
Acting WorkshopReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Participate in an acting workshop
- Explore different acting techniques within the workshop
- Develop performance skills through workshop activities
- Evaluate own performance and the performance of others in the workshop
Acting for the CameraReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of acting for the camera
- Demonstrate techniques for delivering lines effectively on camera
- Apply techniques for portraying emotions convincingly on camera
- Understand the importance of body language and facial expressions in camera acting
- Analyse and evaluate own performance when acting for the camera
ChoreographyReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental principles of choreography
- Explore different choreographic techniques and styles
- Develop choreographic ideas and concepts
- Apply choreographic principles to create movement sequences
- Evaluate and refine own choreographic work
Context and Influences of a Key ChoreographerReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Identify the key historical and social contexts that influenced a chosen choreographer's work
- Describe the choreographer's signature style and techniques
- Analyse the impact of the choreographer's work on the development of dance
- Evaluate the choreographer's contribution to the wider performing arts landscape
- Explain how the choreographer's work reflects the social and cultural values of their time
Dance Technique and Performance 1Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate fundamental dance techniques relevant to performance.
- Apply safe dance practices during technique and performance.
- Develop performance skills through rehearsal and practice.
- Present a dance performance demonstrating technical proficiency and artistry.
- Evaluate own dance technique and performance, identifying areas for improvement.
Dance Technique and Performance 2Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate advanced dance techniques across different styles
- Apply choreographic principles to create original dance sequences
- Perform complex dance routines with precision and artistry
- Interpret and communicate emotions through dance movements
- Evaluate personal dance technique and performance, identifying areas for improvement
Digital Music & SequencingReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of digital music production
- Use digital audio workstations (DAWs) to create and manipulate music
- Apply sequencing techniques to create musical arrangements
- Record and edit audio using digital tools
- Mix and master digital music tracks to a professional standard
Elizabethan or Jacobean TheatreReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Identify key playwrights and plays from the Elizabethan or Jacobean periods
- Describe the historical and social context of Elizabethan or Jacobean theatre
- Analyse the themes and characters commonly found in Elizabethan or Jacobean plays
- Understand the staging conventions and performance practices of Elizabethan or Jacobean theatre
- Evaluate the lasting impact of Elizabethan or Jacobean theatre on contemporary drama
Ensemble Dance PerformanceReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of ensemble dance performance.
- Collaborate with other dancers to create a cohesive performance.
- Develop communication and listening skills within an ensemble.
- Rehearse and refine an ensemble dance performance.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the ensemble performance, considering individual and group contributions.
Ensemble Music PerformanceReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the roles and responsibilities within an ensemble music performance
- Develop skills in playing or singing as part of a musical ensemble
- Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration within the ensemble
- Apply musical techniques to enhance the ensemble performance
- Evaluate the overall quality and impact of the ensemble music performance
Events ManagementReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of events management
- Assist with the planning of an event
- Support the delivery of an event
- Review the success of an event
Final ProductionReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Plan the final production, taking into account available resources and constraints
- Implement the planned final production, adhering to industry standards and safety regulations
- Evaluate the final production, identifying areas of strength and areas for improvement
- Document the production process, including planning, implementation, and evaluation
Improvisation (Acting)Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Identify the purpose and rules of improvisation
- Perform improvised scenes demonstrating awareness of the rules of improvisation
- Reflect on the success of improvised scenes
Introduction to Music for Film & TVReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the role of music in film and television
- Identify different types of music used in film and television
- Analyse the relationship between music and visuals in film and television
- Create simple musical pieces for film or television
- Evaluate the effectiveness of music in enhancing the viewing experience
Live PerformanceReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the different types of live performance
- Identify the key elements of a successful live performance
- Plan and prepare for a live performance
- Demonstrate effective performance skills in a live setting
- Evaluate own performance and identify areas for improvement
Make-up & ProstheticsReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of make-up and prosthetics application
- Apply make-up techniques for different purposes, such as stage, film, or television
- Apply prosthetic techniques for different purposes, such as character creation or special effects
- Maintain a safe and hygienic working environment when applying make-up and prosthetics
- Evaluate the effectiveness of make-up and prosthetics applications
Musical Theatre PerformanceReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Plan for a group performance of a piece of musical theatre
- Demonstrate the techniques of musical theatre performance
- Reflect on the success of the performance
Performing TextReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Analyse different types of text used in performance (e.g., scripts, poetry).
- Interpret text to understand character, context, and meaning.
- Develop vocal and physical techniques for delivering text effectively.
- Rehearse and refine a performance piece using text.
- Evaluate own performance of text, identifying areas for improvement.
Planning for a Career in the Creative and Performing ArtsReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Investigate different career pathways within the creative and performing arts industries
- Assess personal skills, interests, and aptitudes relevant to a career in the creative and performing arts
- Develop a career plan outlining short-term and long-term goals
- Identify resources and support available for career development in the creative and performing arts
- Understand the importance of networking and self-promotion in the creative and performing arts industries
Repertory Dance PerformanceReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Learn a repertory dance piece
- Rehearse the repertory dance piece
- Perform the repertory dance piece to an audience
- Evaluate own performance of the repertory dance piece
Site Specific DramaReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the key elements of site-specific drama
- Identify suitable locations for site-specific performances
- Plan and develop a site-specific drama performance
- Demonstrate effective performance skills in a site-specific context
- Evaluate the effectiveness of a site-specific drama performance
Solo Music PerformanceReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare for a solo music performance
- Demonstrate technical skills in a solo music performance
- Interpret and communicate musical ideas effectively in a solo performance
- Evaluate own solo music performance, identifying areas for improvement
Solo Performance - ActingReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Select appropriate acting material for a solo performance
- Interpret the chosen material to create a convincing character
- Apply acting techniques to enhance the solo performance
- Demonstrate effective stage presence and communication skills
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the solo performance
Technical ProductionReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the different roles within technical production
- Apply technical skills to support a production
- Maintain equipment used in technical production
- Work safely in a technical production environment
Technical ProductionReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of technical production in the performing arts
- Apply technical skills in areas such as lighting, sound, or stage management
- Operate technical equipment safely and effectively
- Contribute to the planning and execution of technical aspects of a performance
- Evaluate the effectiveness of technical production elements
The Work of a Specified PlaywrightReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Research the life and works of a specified playwright
- Analyse the key themes and characteristics of the playwright's work
- Evaluate the playwright's contribution to the development of theatre
- Present findings on the playwright's work in a clear and coherent manner
- Understand the historical and cultural context of the playwright's work
Voice Over ActingReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Know the vocal techniques involved in using a microphone
- Use vocal techniques for microphones
Working with Masks or PuppetryReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Identify different types of masks and puppets used in performance.
- Explore techniques for manipulating masks or puppets to create character.
- Develop vocal and physical skills for performing with masks or puppets.
- Rehearse and refine a performance piece using masks or puppets.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of mask or puppetry techniques in performance.
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Your passport
Every credit is a stamp you keep
Level 2 credits are regulated. They don’t vanish when a subscription ends or a website closes. They travel to any employer, and Zavmo keeps the map of what you’ve earned and what’s next.
Each stamp is a real unit registered against this qualification.
Who’d teach you this
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Where these credits take you
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Where this can lead
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Skills it covers
What the job actually needs. These are the standards the units are built against, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.
How you’ll actually learn this
One-to-one, on your own real work
A qualification is usually something done to you: sit the class, sit the exam, hope it sticks. Here it’s the opposite. You learn it one-to-one with a companion, on your own real work, and you keep going until you can use it, not just recall it.
Applied to your work in any of these jobs
Learners will actively participate in an acting workshop, exploring various acting techniques such as improvisation and vocal projection. They will develop performance skills through workshop activities and evaluate their own and others' performances.
- Remember
- Understand
- Apply
- Analyse
- Evaluate
- Create
Built for RSL Level 2 Extended Certificate in Creative and Performing Arts
27 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by RSL Awards Ltd.
- Acting Workshop
- Acting for the Camera
- Choreography
- Context and Influences of a Key Choreographer
- Dance Technique and Performance 1
- Dance Technique and Performance 2
and 21 more in the full unit list below.
One to one, not one to many
No two people run this the same way
A course is written once and handed to everyone. This is assembled around you, and keeps changing as it learns you. Five things it reads, and what each one changes.
- Your actual work Every unit is taught against a live piece of your own work, not a worked example from a textbook.
- What you already know The first conversation finds your starting point, so you skip what you can already do and spend the time on what you cannot.
- The conditions you learn under Not a learning-styles quiz. The evidence does not support those. The dimensions the research does back, read once and used to shape the plan.
- How far you got last time It picks up mid-thought. The tutor knows what you said, what you struggled with, and what it asked you to try.
- Which tutor suits the moment Twelve of them, each for a different kind of thinking. The one who walks you through a first idea is not the one who stress-tests it.
See how you learn, free. Eight questions, no sign-up. A directional taster; the diagnostic inside Zavmo goes deeper and keeps adapting.
Why it sticks
Most courses stop at remembering
There’s a well-known ladder of how deeply you learn something, called Bloom’s Taxonomy. Most courses get you up the first two rungs: you remember some facts, you pass a test, you forget it. Real skill lives at the top. Judging, deciding, creating. And this isn’t a generic ladder: every rung has a named Zavmo tutor who walks you up it.
- 6CreateThe Creative Catalyst
- 5EvaluateThe Evidence Evaluator
- 4AnalyseThe Analyst
- 3ApplyThe Coach
- 2UnderstandThe Connector
- 1RememberThe Builder
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The value
Why the companion is worth £70 a month
You’re not paying for the units. They’re regulated, and the same wherever you earn them. You’re paying for the one thing that decides whether you actually get there: a companion that makes them stick, on your real work.
That is one-to-one on this qualification, every day, on the work you already do, for £70 a month. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it. Billed monthly, cancel any time and billing stops.
Earned on your own work, taught to the top.
Everything you just read, learned one-to-one on the job you already do. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it.
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