How you’d get this certificate
- Zavmo teaches you. You learn the units one-to-one with an AI tutor, on your own work.
- You register with an approved centre. That is a college, training provider or employer RSL Awards Ltd has approved to offer this qualification. Zavmo is not an approved centre, so you register with them, not with us.
- The centre assesses, and RSL Awards Ltd awards. A qualified assessor at the centre judges your evidence, and the certificate comes from RSL Awards Ltd.
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. Zavmo teaches towards them on your own work, and work done here is recognised as prior learning under the agreements we hold.
Zavmo is not an awarding body, is not an approved centre, and is not affiliated with RSL Awards Ltd. It does the teaching and the mapping. RSL Awards Ltd sets this qualification and awards it, and a qualified human assessor makes the assessment decision.
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What each unit actually teaches you to do
Acting Workshop Real 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 Camera Real 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
Choreography Real 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 Choreographer Real 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 1 Real 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 2 Real 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 & Sequencing Real 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 Theatre Real 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 Performance Real 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 Performance Real 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 Management Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the roles and responsibilities within events management
- Plan and organise different types of events
- Manage event budgets and resources effectively
- Implement health and safety procedures for events
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders during event planning and execution
- Evaluate the success of an event and identify areas for improvement
Final Production Real 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 & TV Real 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 Performance Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the requirements of a live performance environment.
- Prepare for a live performance, considering technical and logistical aspects.
- Demonstrate performance skills in a live setting.
- Respond to audience feedback and adapt performance accordingly.
- Evaluate own live performance, identifying areas for improvement.
Live Performance Real 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 & Prosthetics Real 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 Performance Real 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 Text Real 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 Arts Real 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 Performance Real 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 Drama Real 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 Performance Real 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 - Acting Real 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 Production Real 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
The Work of a Specified Playwright Real 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 Acting Real 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 Puppetry Real 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.
The national standards these units are built against
What the job actually needs, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.
- Standard
Manage expectations of the different people involved in arts projects and live events
The jobs these credits are mapped to
A qualification is never a dead end here. Each of these is a job record this qualification is a mapped route into.
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Showing 6 roles, drawn from 28 job records mapped to this qualification. Near-identical records are folded together, and each row says how many it stands for.
Where this can lead
Events Operations Associate
This work can lead to running smaller events from start to finish, then managing the operational plan for larger, more complex ones.
See the whole journeyThe credits, and who awards them
Level 2 credits are regulated, and they are awarded by RSL Awards Ltd rather than by Zavmo. 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 have covered and what is next.
What you would be collecting
Acting WorkshopActing for the CameraChoreographyContext and Influences of a Key ChoreographerDance Technique and Performance 1Dance Technique and Performance 2Digital Music & SequencingElizabethan or Jacobean Theatre
Each one is a real unit registered against this qualification.
How you’d practise it
You don’t watch this. You do it.
You are not assessed on remembering this. You are assessed on applying it, analysing it, evaluating it and producing something. So that is what the practice is: projects, role play and your own live cases, with a tutor in the room.
The Navigator · your what-if tutor Illustration - Bring your own plan Create
For “Planning for a Career in the Creative and Performing Arts” you bring the plan you are actually working on, not a case study. Zavmo pulls on the assumptions in it until the weak one shows.
- Lead it Apply
“Events Management” is practised on the team you actually have. You talk through the call you are about to make, and Zavmo makes you say it the way you would say it to them.
How you would learn this
One to one, on the work you already do
A tutor sets the task against your own job and marks the reasoning, at your pace. There is no cohort to fall behind.
A lesson from Acting Workshop, one of this qualification's own units.
Applied to your work in any of these jobs
Learners will actively participate in an acting workshop exploring a range of techniques such as improvisation, character development, and vocal projection. The unit supports development of performance skills through workshop activities and includes evaluation of their own and others' performances.
- 1 Remember
- 2 Understand
- 3 Apply
- 4 Analyse
- 5 Evaluate
- 6 Create
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Built for RSL Level 2 Diploma 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.
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