RSL Awards Ltd · RQF Level 3
RSL Level 3 Diploma in Creative and Performing Arts
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- LevelRQF Level 3
- Total credits95
- Guided learning570 hours
- Units in this qualification112
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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 Through SongReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll learn to select, rehearse, and perform solo songs with attention to characterisation, dynamics, and staging. The unit also includes evaluation of their performances to enhance vocal and acting abilities.
What you'll be able to do
- Select and rehearse two solo songs with consideration of character, dynamics and context
- Perform two solo songs with consideration of characterisation, dynamics and staging
- Evaluate their performances
Acting Through Song (Skill Unit)Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
It teaches you to perform solo songs with attention to characterisation, vocal technique, dynamics, and staging. You'll also evaluate their performances, considering how vocal and physical expression contribute to character portrayal.
What you'll be able to do
- Perform two solo songs, demonstrating a clear understanding of characterisation through vocal delivery and physical expression
- Demonstrate appropriate dynamics and staging techniques to enhance the performance of the songs
- Evaluate their performances, identifying strengths and areas for improvement in relation to characterisation, dynamics, and staging
Acting WorkshopReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit offers learners the opportunity to explore various acting techniques and methodologies through practical exercises. You'll develop acting skills, analyse and interpret scripts, collabourate in a workshop environment, and evaluate performances.
What you'll be able to do
- Explore a range of acting techniques and methodologies
- Develop acting skills through practical exercises and improvisation
- Analyse and interpret scripts for performance
- Collaborate with others in an acting workshop environment
- Evaluate own and others' performance in the workshop
Acting for the CameraReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit explores the specific requirements of acting for the camera, including suitable acting techniques and awareness of camera angles. You'll apply these techniques in practice, understand technical filming aspects, and evaluate their own camera performances.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the specific requirements of acting for the camera
- Apply acting techniques suitable for camera performance
- Demonstrate awareness of camera angles and their impact on performance
- Analyse and evaluate personal performance when acting for the camera
- Understand the technical aspects of filming and their influence on acting
Advertising, Marketing & PromotionReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll gain an understanding of advertising, marketing, and promotion principles within the performing arts sector. The unit covers investigation of advertising techniques, analysis of marketing strategies, application of promotional methods, and evaluation of effectiveness.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of advertising, marketing and promotion
- Investigate different advertising techniques
- Analyse marketing strategies used in the performing arts sector
- Apply promotional methods to a specific performing arts event
- Evaluate the effectiveness of advertising, marketing and promotion activities
Ancient Greek & Roman TheatreReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit covers the origins, characteristics, and conventions of Ancient Greek and Roman theatre. You'll analyse the structure of plays from both traditions, explore theatre architecture and the role of the chorus, and evaluate the influence of these ancient forms on later theatrical developments.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify key characteristics of Ancient Greek theatre, including its origins and development
- Identify key characteristics of Roman theatre, including its origins and development
- Analyse the structure and conventions of Ancient Greek plays
- Analyse the structure and conventions of Roman plays
- Evaluate the influence of Ancient Greek theatre on subsequent theatrical traditions
- Evaluate the influence of Roman theatre on subsequent theatrical traditions
- Demonstrate an understanding of the social and cultural context of Ancient Greek and Roman theatre
- Compare and contrast Ancient Greek and Roman theatrical practices
Ancient Greek & Roman Theatre (Skill Unit)Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll develop performance skills by acting in lead roles from Ancient Greek and Roman theatre, demonstrating appropriate vocal and physical techniques. The unit also fosters understanding of the historical context and encourages self-reflection on strengths and areas for development.
What you'll be able to do
- Perform a lead role in one scene from Ancient Greek and Roman Theatre
- Perform a lead role in one monologue from Ancient Greek and Roman Theatre
- Understand their own strengths as a performer
- Identify areas for development as a performer
Applying Safe Dance PracticeReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll understand and apply principles of safe dance practice, including warm-up, cool-down, and posture. The unit covers identification of risks and hazards, application of safety techniques, evaluation of safety measures, and relevant legislation and guidelines.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of safe dance practice
- Identify potential risks and hazards in a dance environment
- Apply safe dance techniques and procedures
- Evaluate the effectiveness of safe dance practices
- Understand relevant legislation and guidelines related to safe dance practice
Approaches to ActingReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit introduces learners to various approaches to acting, such as Stanislavski, method acting, Meisner, and Brechtian techniques. You'll explore and apply these methods, analyse scripts from different genres, and develop performance skills using a range of acting approaches.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand different approaches to acting
- Explore and apply a range of acting techniques
- Analyse and interpret scripts from different genres
- Develop performance skills using different acting approaches
Artist DevelopmentReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit covers the principles of artist development within the performing arts industry. You'll identify an artist's strengths and weaknesses, develop a professional growth plan, provide guidance to support skill and career development, and evaluate the effectiveness of their support.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of artist development within the performing arts industry
- Identify the strengths and weaknesses of an artist
- Develop a plan to support the artist's professional growth
- Provide guidance and support to the artist in developing their skills and career
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the artist development plan
Audition Techniques - ActingReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit covers the principles and practical application of audition techniques for acting. You'll prepare appropriate audition materials, demonstrate effective vocal and physical techniques in auditions, and critically analyse their own performances, recognising the requirements of various audition types.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of audition techniques for acting
- Demonstrate effective audition techniques in a practical setting
- Analyse and evaluate personal audition performance
- Prepare appropriate materials for an acting audition
- Understand the requirements of different types of acting auditions
Backstage / On Set SafetyReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll identify potential hazards in backstage and on-set environments and implement safety procedures to reduce risks. The unit includes correct use of personal protective equipment, appropriate responses to accidents and emergencies, and compliance with relevant health and safety legislation.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify potential hazards in a backstage or on-set environment
- Implement safety procedures to minimise risks
- Use personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly
- Respond appropriately to accidents and emergencies
- Comply with relevant health and safety legislation and guidelines
BallroomReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
It teaches you to understand fundamental ballroom dance steps and rhythms. You'll develop technical skills, perform routines with accuracy and style, demonstrate musicality and timing, and apply appropriate posture and poise.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental steps and rhythms of ballroom dance
- Develop technical skills in ballroom dance techniques
- Perform ballroom dance routines with accuracy and style
- Demonstrate an understanding of musicality and timing in ballroom dance
- Apply appropriate posture and poise in ballroom dance
Ballroom (Skill Unit)Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit focuses on developing learners' skills in performing contrasting Ballroom dance pieces with a partner. You'll demonstrate technical proficiency, musicality, effective communication, and evaluate their performances.
What you'll be able to do
- Perform two contrasting Ballroom dance pieces with a partner, demonstrating technical proficiency, musicality, and effective communication
- Evaluate the performances, identifying strengths and areas for improvement in relation to technique, partnership, and artistic expression
BrandingReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll study the principles of branding, including the development of brand identity elements such as logos and colour palettes. The unit covers identifying target audiences, creating branding strategies and materials consistent with brand identity, and evaluating the effectiveness of branding campaigns.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of branding
- Identify target audiences for branding strategies
- Develop a branding strategy for a specific product or service
- Create branding materials that are consistent with the brand identity
- Evaluate the effectiveness of a branding campaign
ChoreographyReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit provides learners with knowledge of choreography principles and techniques. You'll develop choreographic ideas, apply techniques in practice, evaluate and refine their work, and understand the choreographer's role within a performance context.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental principles of choreography
- Develop choreographic ideas and concepts
- Apply choreographic techniques in practice
- Evaluate and refine choreographic work
- Understand the role of a choreographer in a performance context
CinematographyReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll gain an understanding of cinematography principles, including camera operation, lighting, and composition. The unit involves planning and executing shots to achieve specific visual styles and narrative effects, operating camera equipment effectively, and evaluating the resulting footage.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of cinematography, including camera operation, lighting, and composition
- Plan and execute a series of shots to achieve a specific visual style and narrative effect
- Operate camera equipment effectively to capture high-quality footage
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the cinematography in conveying the intended message and mood
Collaborative Cross Arts PerformanceReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
It teaches you to understand collabourative cross-arts performance principles and explore different art forms for collabouration. You'll develop, plan, rehearse, and evaluate a collabourative performance, demonstrating effective teamwork and creativity.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of collaborative cross-arts performance
- Explore different art forms and their potential for collaboration
- Develop ideas for a collaborative cross-arts performance
- Plan and rehearse a collaborative cross-arts performance
- Evaluate the effectiveness of a collaborative cross-arts performance
Comedy Drama in PerformanceReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll understand the key elements and historical context of comedy drama and develop performance skills specific to the genre. The unit focuses on applying comedic techniques, analysing scripts, and evaluating both their own and others' performances.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the key elements of comedy drama
- Develop performance skills specific to comedy drama
- Apply techniques to create comedic effect in performance
- Analyse and interpret comedy drama scripts
- Evaluate own and others' performance in comedy drama
Comedy Drama in Performance (Skill Unit)Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll perform contrasting extracts from comedy dramas, demonstrating characterisation, vocal, and physical skills. The unit also includes evaluation of their performances to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
What you'll be able to do
- Perform contrasting extracts from comedy dramas
- Evaluate their performance in contrasting extracts from comedy dramas
Contemporary TheatreReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll explore key developments in contemporary theatre, analysing the influence of practitioners and movements such as Brecht and Artaud. The unit covers the impact of social and political contexts, diverse theatrical forms and styles, and demonstrates understanding of contemporary theatre practice.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify key developments in contemporary theatre practice
- Analyse the influence of key practitioners and movements on contemporary theatre
- Evaluate the impact of social and political contexts on contemporary theatre
- Explore diverse forms and styles of contemporary theatre
- Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary theatre audiences and their expectations
- Apply contemporary theatre techniques in practical performance or design work
- Critically reflect on contemporary theatre productions
Costume DesignReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
It teaches you to understand and apply costume design principles for performing arts. You'll research, develop, and construct costume designs considering character, period, and budget, and evaluate their effectiveness.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of costume design for performing arts
- Research and analyse costume requirements for a specific performance
- Develop costume designs, considering character, period, and budget
- Create and construct costumes, utilising appropriate techniques and materials
- Evaluate the effectiveness of costume designs in enhancing a performance
Costume Design (Skill Unit)Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit develops learners' skills in designing costumes for performances, including sourcing and acquiring costumes within budget and timeframe. You'll justify design choices considering character, period, and style.
What you'll be able to do
- Design a costume that is appropriate for a specified performance
- Source and acquire costumes and accessories required for a performance
Creating a Dance CompanyReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
It teaches you to establish and manage a dance company by defining artistic and business goals and organisational structure. You'll create and rehearse performance material, undertake performing and non-performing roles, and evaluate their contributions to the company.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the goals of their dance company
- Explain the structure of their dance company
- Create appropriate material for performance
- Rehearse appropriate material for performance
- Undertake a performing role in the performance
- Undertake a non-performing role in the performance
- Perform chosen material
- Evaluate their performing contributions to the performance
- Evaluate their non-performing contributions to the performance
Creating a Theatre CompanyReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll create and manage a theatre company, establishing its artistic and business aims and organisational structure. The unit involves creating or selecting performance material, participating in rehearsals, undertaking various roles, and evaluating individual contributions to the performance.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the goals of their theatre company
- Explain the structure of their theatre company
- Create or select appropriate material for performance
- Rehearse appropriate material for performance
- Undertake a performing role in the performance
- Undertake a non-performing role in the performance
- Perform chosen material
- Evaluate their performing contributions to the performance
- Evaluate their non-performing contributions to the performance
Creative Response to a BriefReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
It teaches you to respond creatively to a project brief by creating feasible designs and plans. You'll implement these using relevant methods and techniques and critically evaluate their creative work to identify areas for improvement.
What you'll be able to do
- Create designs and plans that meet the demands of a specific project brief
- Use relevant methods and techniques to implement production designs and plans effectively
- Evaluate their creative work against the project brief and identify areas for improvement
Dance Audition PreparationReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll prepare for and participate in dance auditions by identifying suitable training venues and employment opportunities. The unit includes demonstrating technical skills during auditions and evaluating performance to inform future development.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify suitable dance training venues and opportunities for future employment within the dance industry, considering personal aspirations and career goals
- Take part in a dance audition, demonstrating technical skills, performance quality, and the ability to follow instructions
- Evaluate their performance in the dance audition, reflecting on their strengths and weaknesses and identifying areas for development
Dance Audition Preparation (Skill Unit)Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit prepares learners to participate effectively in dance auditions by demonstrating appropriate technique, performance skills, and professionalism. You'll evaluate their audition performances to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
What you'll be able to do
- Take part in a dance audition, demonstrating appropriate technique, performance skills and professionalism
- Evaluate their performances in the dance audition, identifying strengths and areas for improvement
Dance FitnessReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll explore the principles of dance fitness, including exercise science and safety considerations. The unit involves planning, leading, and evaluating dance fitness sessions using various dance styles to promote physical and mental health effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of dance fitness
- Explore different dance styles suitable for fitness
- Plan a dance fitness session
- Lead a dance fitness session safely and effectively
- Evaluate the effectiveness of a dance fitness session
Dance Fitness (Skill Unit)Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll devise and perform a dance fitness routine set to music, incorporating varied movements and techniques with correct form. The unit includes structuring the routine with warm-up and cool-down phases and evaluating its effectiveness and suitability for fitness purposes.
What you'll be able to do
- Devise and perform a dance fitness routine to music, incorporating appropriate movements and techniques
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the dance fitness routine, considering its impact on participants and its suitability for purpose
Dance Technique & Performance 1Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
It teaches you to develop fundamental dance techniques and apply them to enhance performance quality. You'll demonstrate control, coordination, and safe dance practices while performing routines with accuracy and expressive interpretation.
What you'll be able to do
- Develop fundamental dance techniques relevant to performance
- Apply dance techniques to enhance performance quality
- Demonstrate control and coordination in dance movements
- Understand the principles of safe dance practice
- Perform dance routines with accuracy and expression
Dance Technique & Performance 2Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll demonstrate advanced dance techniques and apply choreographic principles to create and perform dance pieces. The unit includes analysis and evaluation of their own performance and understanding of the historical and cultural context of dance styles.
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate advanced dance techniques
- Apply choreographic principles to create a dance piece
- Perform a dance piece with technical accuracy and artistry
- Analyse and evaluate own dance performance
- Understand the historical and cultural context of different dance styles
Dance Technique and Performance 1 (Skill Unit)Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll demonstrate technical and performance skills in a chosen dance style, including posture, movement precision, and expressive dynamics. The unit also involves reflecting on the historical and cultural background of the dance style and identifying areas for technical improvement.
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate technical proficiency and performance skills in a chosen dance style, adhering to established conventions
- Reflect on their own performance in the chosen dance style, considering the background and context of the style and identifying areas for development
Dance Technique and Performance 2 (Skill Unit)Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit develops learners' dance technique and performance skills in a chosen style, focusing on posture, control, coordination, and artistic expression. You'll also reflect on their performance and the historical and cultural context of the dance style.
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate technique and performance skills in the chosen dance style, showing control, coordination and artistry.
- Reflect on their performance, identifying areas of strength and areas for development, and discuss the background and context of the chosen dance style.
Dance in HealthReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll explore the relationship between dance and health, identifying physical and mental benefits. The unit includes planning and delivering dance activities for health promotion and evaluating their effectiveness in health and social care settings.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the relationship between dance and health
- Identify the benefits of dance for physical and mental wellbeing
- Plan and deliver a dance activity for health promotion
- Evaluate the effectiveness of dance in promoting health
- Understand the role of dance in health and social care settings
Dance in the CommunityReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit explores the role of dance in community engagement and various approaches to delivering dance activities. You'll plan and organise dance sessions for specific community groups, evaluate the impact on participants, and consider ethical aspects of their work.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the role of dance in community engagement
- Identify different approaches to delivering dance activities in the community
- Plan and organise a dance activity for a specific community group
- Evaluate the impact of dance on community participants
- Understand the ethical considerations of working with diverse community groups in dance
Dance on CameraReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit introduces learners to the history and processes of Dance on Camera, including filming techniques and crew roles. You'll create and film a short dance piece, applying knowledge of camera shots, angles, lighting, and sound, followed by performance evaluation.
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate an understanding of the history of Dance on Camera
- Demonstrate an understanding of the processes involved in filming dance
- Create a short piece of Dance on Camera
- Film a short piece of Dance on Camera
- Evaluate their performances in the created and filmed Dance on Camera piece
Dance on Camera (Skill Unit)Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll create and film a short dance piece suitable for camera, incorporating choreography and camera techniques. The unit includes evaluation of both the dance and filming to assess effectiveness.
What you'll be able to do
- Create a short dance piece suitable for filming
- Film the dance piece using appropriate camera techniques
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the dance piece and its filming
DevisingReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit introduces learners to a range of devising techniques such as improvisation and collabourative writing. You'll apply these techniques to create a performance and evaluate their effectiveness in the devising process.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain a range of techniques for devising, giving examples of how these can be used
- Demonstrate the use of devising techniques to devise and create a performance
- Evaluate their use of devising techniques
Devising (Skill Unit)Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
It teaches you to demonstrate and evaluate devising techniques such as improvisation and collabourative writing to create original performance material. You'll structure and refine their devised work into a coherent performance.
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate the use of a range of devising techniques to devise and create a performance piece.
- Evaluate their own use of devising techniques, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
Drama in the CommunityReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll explore the principles and ethics of community drama practice, identifying the needs and interests of diverse groups. They will develop and facilitate appropriate drama activities in community settings and evaluate the impact of these activities.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles and ethics of community drama practice
- Identify the needs and interests of diverse community groups
- Develop drama activities that are appropriate for specific community contexts
- Facilitate drama workshops and sessions in a community setting
- Evaluate the impact of drama projects on community participants
- Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills in a community drama environment
- Apply risk assessment and safeguarding procedures in community drama work
- Reflect on own role and responsibilities as a drama practitioner in the community
Elizabethan or Jacobean TheatreReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit offers learners a comprehensive understanding of Elizabethan or Jacobean theatre, including key playwrights, plays, and historical context. You'll analyse themes, characteristics, and performance conventions of the period.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify key playwrights and plays of the Elizabethan or Jacobean periods
- Describe the historical and social context of Elizabethan or Jacobean theatre
- Analyse the key themes and characteristics of plays from the Elizabethan or Jacobean periods
- Evaluate the performance conventions of Elizabethan or Jacobean theatre
- Demonstrate an understanding of the design elements used in Elizabethan or Jacobean theatre productions
Ensemble Dance PerformanceReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit provides learners with an understanding of the roles and responsibilities within an ensemble dance performance. You'll develop collabourative skills, apply choreographic principles to create and rehearse ensemble pieces, and demonstrate technical and artistic proficiency in performance.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of performers within an ensemble dance performance
- Develop collaborative skills to work effectively as part of a dance ensemble
- Apply choreographic principles to create and rehearse an ensemble dance piece
- Demonstrate technical proficiency and artistic expression in an ensemble dance performance
- Evaluate the overall impact and effectiveness of the ensemble dance performance
Ensemble Dance Performance (Skill Unit)Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit develops learners' ability to choreograph and perform ensemble dance routines demonstrating creativity and technical skill. You'll collabourate effectively and reflect on their creative process and performance to identify strengths and areas for development.
What you'll be able to do
- Choreograph and perform a group routine, demonstrating creativity and technical skill
- Reflect on their process and performance, identifying areas of success and areas for development within the ensemble dance performance
Ensemble Music PerformanceReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities within a music ensemble and develop collabourative skills for effective teamwork. The unit focuses on applying musical principles to rehearse and perform ensemble pieces, demonstrating technical proficiency and artistic expression.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of musicians within an ensemble music performance
- Develop collaborative skills to work effectively as part of a music ensemble
- Apply musical principles to rehearse and perform an ensemble music piece
- Demonstrate technical proficiency and artistic expression in an ensemble music performance
- Evaluate the overall impact and effectiveness of the ensemble music performance
Ensemble Music Performance (Skill Unit)Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit covers the selection of appropriate repertoire for ensemble music performances, considering audience and venue characteristics. You'll reflect on their performance to identify areas for improvement and enhance ensemble cohesion.
What you'll be able to do
- Select an appropriate set list for an ensemble music performance to an audience, considering factors such as audience demographics, venue characteristics, and the ensemble's musical strengths
- Reflect on the ensemble music performance, analysing its successes and challenges in order to develop strategies for future performances and improve overall ensemble cohesion
Events ManagementReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit provides learners with knowledge of events management principles within the performing arts sector. You'll plan, organise, implement, and evaluate events, considering logistics, resources, and health and safety requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of events management within the performing arts sector
- Plan and organise an event, considering logistical and resource requirements
- Implement event plans, coordinating activities and managing resources effectively
- Evaluate the success of an event, identifying areas for improvement in future events
- Understand health and safety requirements for events
Film DirectionReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll develop an understanding of the role and responsibilities of a film director throughout pre-production, production, and post-production. The unit covers analysis of film direction techniques, planning and preparation for shoots, directing actors and crew, and evaluating the effectiveness of their own direction.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a film director
- Analyse different film direction techniques
- Plan and prepare for a film shoot
- Direct actors and crew effectively
- Evaluate the effectiveness of own film direction
Film Direction (Skill Unit)Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll collabourate to develop film concepts and direct film shoots, supervising production activities effectively. The unit emphasises communication, teamwork, and adherence to safety guidelines throughout the filmmaking process.
What you'll be able to do
- Work collaboratively with others to develop concepts for a film production.
- Direct a film shoot, ensuring effective communication and coordination of the production team.
- Supervise production activities, maintaining quality and adhering to safety guidelines.
Film EditingReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll understand the principles of film editing, including continuity, pacing, and rhythm. They will select and organise footage, apply editing techniques using software to create a cohesive narrative, and evaluate the effectiveness of their editing choices.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of film editing
- Select and organise film footage for editing
- Apply editing techniques to create a cohesive narrative
- Use editing software to manipulate video and audio
- Evaluate the effectiveness of own film editing techniques
Final ProductionReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities within a final production team and contribute to planning, preparation, and rehearsals. The unit includes participation in performance or technical aspects of a final production to a professional standard.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the roles and responsibilities within a final production team
- Contribute to the planning and preparation of a final production
- Participate in the rehearsal process, developing performance skills
- Perform or contribute to the technical aspects of a final production to a professional standard
- Evaluate the overall success of the final production, identifying areas for improvement
Funding, Finance & InvestmentReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit covers funding sources, financial management, and investment in the performing arts sector. You'll identify grants and funding bodies, develop project budgets, understand investment roles, and analyse financial performance within performing arts organisations.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the different sources of funding available for performing arts projects
- Identify the key principles of financial management for performing arts organisations
- Develop a budget for a performing arts project
- Understand the role of investment in the performing arts sector
- Analyse the financial performance of a performing arts organisation
Global Dance StylesReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll identify and analyse a range of global dance styles, considering their historical origins and cultural significance. The unit develops practical skills in performing selected dance styles and evaluating performances based on technical proficiency and stylistic accuracy.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify a range of global dance styles, considering their historical and cultural contexts
- Analyse the key characteristics of different global dance styles, including movement vocabulary, music, and costume
- Demonstrate practical skills in performing selected global dance styles
- Evaluate the performance of global dance styles, considering technical proficiency and stylistic authenticity
- Understand the health and safety considerations relevant to performing global dance styles
Global Dance Styles (Skill Unit)Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll perform dances based on global cultures, demonstrating appropriate technique, style, and cultural understanding. The unit includes evaluation of their performance to identify strengths and areas for development.
What you'll be able to do
- Perform in a dance based on a global culture
- Evaluate the performance in a dance based on a global culture
Hair & Wig Styling (Skill Unit)Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit equips learners with practical skills to style wigs and/or hair for productions according to design briefs. You'll prepare, style, and secure wigs or hair using appropriate techniques, adapt methods for different hair types, and apply relevant health and safety requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Style wigs and/or hair for a production or performance, meeting the design brief.
- Understand and apply health and safety requirements relating to hair and/or wig styling in a performance setting.
- Maintain and care for wigs and hair styling equipment.
History of Musical TheatreReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll explore the history of musical theatre by analysing three distinct styles from different time periods. The unit covers key stylistic features, historical contexts, and the relevance of these styles to contemporary audiences.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain a minimum of three musical theatre styles, each from a different time period, with reference to the key stylistic features and examples of work.
- Explain the historical context of a chosen musical theatre style with reference to the social, cultural and economical factors that influenced its development.
- Explain the relevance of the chosen style for a contemporary audience with reference to the social, cultural and economical factors that may affect its reception.
Improvisation (Acting)Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll explore a range of improvisation techniques used in acting and their purposes. They will demonstrate these techniques to develop character, narrative, and style in scenes and critically evaluate their application to enhance performance.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain a range of improvisation techniques and their purpose within acting
- Demonstrate the use of improvisation techniques to develop the style, narrative and character in a range of scenes
- Evaluate their use of improvisation techniques, reflecting on their effectiveness and impact
Improvisation (Acting) (Skill Unit)Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit develops learners' ability to use improvisation techniques to create style, narrative, and character in acting scenes. You'll apply methods such as 'Yes, and...' and character mirroring, demonstrate active listening, and critically evaluate their improvisational skills.
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate the application of a range of improvisation techniques in acting
- Develop the style of scenes through the use of improvisation techniques
- Develop the narrative of scenes through the use of improvisation techniques
- Develop character in scenes through the use of improvisation techniques
- Evaluate the effectiveness of own use of improvisation techniques in developing scenes
International Dance TouringReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll study the logistical, legal, and ethical considerations of international dance touring. The unit includes planning tours with attention to transportation, budgeting, insurance, and risk management, and evaluating potential challenges.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the logistical considerations involved in international dance touring
- Investigate the legal and ethical requirements for international dance touring
- Plan an international dance tour, considering all relevant factors
- Evaluate the potential risks and challenges associated with international dance touring
- Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills in the context of international dance touring
Jazz Dance for Musical TheatreReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit provides learners with knowledge of the history and development of Jazz Dance for Musical Theatre. You'll demonstrate jazz dance vocabulary and techniques, perform contrasting dance pieces, and evaluate their performances.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the history of Jazz Dance for Musical Theatre
- Demonstrate the vocabulary and techniques of Jazz Dance for Musical Theatre
- Perform two contrasting Musical Theatre dance pieces
- Evaluate their performances in two contrasting Musical Theatre dance pieces
Leading DanceReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit develops learners' understanding of effective dance leadership, including planning and structuring sessions for diverse groups. You'll demonstrate communication and motivational skills, adapt activities to participant needs, and evaluate leadership effectiveness.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of effective dance leadership
- Plan and structure dance sessions for different groups and abilities
- Demonstrate effective communication and motivational skills when leading dance
- Adapt dance activities to meet the needs of diverse participants
- Evaluate the effectiveness of dance leadership strategies
- Apply safe dance practice and risk assessment procedures
Legislation and Frameworks in the ArtsReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll gain an understanding of legislation and frameworks relevant to the arts sector, including copyright and health and safety laws. The unit covers analysing the impact of legislation on arts organisations, applying legal knowledge to practice, and evaluating the effectiveness of current legislative frameworks.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand relevant legislation affecting the arts sector
- Identify key frameworks that support the arts
- Analyse the impact of legislation and frameworks on arts organisations
- Apply knowledge of legislation and frameworks to arts practice
- Evaluate the effectiveness of current legislation and frameworks in the arts
Lighting DesignReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit provides knowledge of lighting design principles, equipment, and technologies used in performance. You'll plan, design, implement, and evaluate lighting for specific events, considering safety, technical requirements, and the impact on mood and atmosphere.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of lighting design for performance.
- Investigate different lighting equipment and technologies used in the industry.
- Plan and design lighting for a specific performance or event.
- Implement a lighting design, considering safety and technical requirements.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of a lighting design in achieving its intended purpose.
Lighting Technician SkillsReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll gain knowledge of stage lighting principles and develop skills to set up, operate, and maintain lighting equipment safely. The unit also covers troubleshooting common lighting problems.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of stage lighting
- Set up and operate lighting equipment safely and effectively
- Troubleshoot common lighting problems
- Maintain lighting equipment in good working order
Lighting Technician Skills (Skill Unit)Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll learn to rehearse and plot lighting cues for performances, ensuring designs enhance and suit the production. They will also supervise the operation of lighting equipment during performances, maintaining safety and efficiency.
What you'll be able to do
- Rehearse and plot lighting for a performance, ensuring effective and appropriate lighting design
- Supervise the operation of lighting equipment during a performance, ensuring safe and efficient operation
Live PerformanceReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll develop knowledge and skills for effective live performance, including planning, preparation, and audience engagement. The unit also covers responding to audience feedback and evaluating personal performance for improvement.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the key elements of a live performance
- Plan and prepare for a live performance
- Demonstrate effective performance skills in a live setting
- Respond appropriately to audience feedback during a live performance
- Evaluate own performance and identify areas for improvement
Make-up & ProstheticsReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll develop skills in applying make-up techniques for various performance styles and creating prosthetic pieces to meet character requirements. The unit emphasises maintaining a safe and hygienic working environment, selecting appropriate materials, and evaluating the effectiveness of make-up and prosthetics.
What you'll be able to do
- Apply make-up techniques for different performance styles
- Create prosthetic pieces for specific character requirements
- Maintain a safe and hygienic working environment when applying make-up and prosthetics
- Select appropriate make-up and prosthetic materials for a given purpose
- Evaluate the effectiveness of make-up and prosthetic applications
Make-up & Prosthetics (Skill Unit)Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll apply makeup and prosthetic techniques to meet specified briefs, selecting appropriate materials and tools. The unit also covers Health and Safety requirements related to makeup and prosthetic application to ensure safe practice.
What you'll be able to do
- Apply makeup and/or prosthetics to a specified brief, demonstrating appropriate techniques and achieving a desired effect.
- Understand and apply Health & Safety requirements related to makeup and/or prosthetic application, ensuring a safe working environment.
MerchandisingReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit provides knowledge of merchandising principles within the performing arts industry. You'll identify merchandising techniques, plan and implement strategies for products or events, and evaluate the effectiveness of merchandising activities considering branding and target audiences.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of merchandising within the performing arts industry
- Identify different merchandising techniques used in the performing arts
- Plan a merchandising strategy for a specific performing arts product or event
- Implement merchandising activities effectively
- Evaluate the success of merchandising activities and make recommendations for improvement
Movement for ActorsReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit equips learners with knowledge of health and safety considerations affecting rehearsal and performance. You'll prepare and lead warm-up and cool-down routines, participate in physical improvisation exercises, and evaluate their work with attention to safety and effectiveness.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the impact of health and safety considerations upon effective rehearsal
- Explain the impact of health and safety considerations upon effective performance
- Prepare a warm-up, demonstrating consideration of health and safety
- Lead a warm-up, demonstrating consideration of health and safety
- Prepare a cool-down, demonstrating consideration of health and safety
- Lead a cool-down, demonstrating consideration of health and safety
- Participate in an extended physical / movement-based improvisation
- Evaluate their work in the movement-based improvisation
Music Theory for VocalistsReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll develop an understanding of music theory relevant to vocal performance. The unit covers reading standard notation, performing notated vocal lines with correct pitch and rhythm, and evaluating learning to improve vocal skills.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand standard music notation and follow a musical score accurately
- Read a notated vocal line with correct pitch, rhythm, and expression
- Evaluate their learning of music theory and identify ways to improve their vocal performance
Music in Theatre & DanceReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
It teaches you to identify the role of music in theatre and dance productions, analysing its relationship with dramatic action and dance movement. You'll evaluate the impact of different musical styles and explore how music contributes to atmosphere and emotional effect.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify the role of music in theatre productions
- Identify the role of music in dance productions
- Analyse the relationship between music and dramatic action
- Analyse the relationship between music and dance movement
- Evaluate the impact of different musical styles on theatrical and dance performances
- Explore the use of music to create atmosphere and emotion in theatre and dance
- Demonstrate an understanding of the collaborative process between musicians, actors, and dancers
- Apply musical concepts and techniques in a theatrical or dance context
Musical Theatre Audition PreparationReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll select and prepare audition material for musical theatre, including monologues, songs, and dance. The unit develops technical and artistic skills across singing, acting, and dance, enabling learners to participate effectively in auditions and evaluate their performances.
What you'll be able to do
- Select appropriate audition material, including songs, monologues, and dance pieces, for a musical theatre audition
- Prepare selected audition material to a professional standard, demonstrating technical skill and artistic interpretation
- Participate effectively in a musical theatre audition, presenting a monologue, a song, and a solo dance or participating in a dance workshop
- Evaluate own performance in the musical theatre audition, identifying strengths and areas for improvement
Musical Theatre Audition Preparation (Skill Unit)Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit prepares learners for musical theatre auditions by enabling them to select and prepare a monologue, song, and dance piece. You'll participate in a mock audition and evaluate their performances.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare for a musical theatre audition, selecting appropriate monologue, song and dance piece
- Participate in a musical theatre audition, performing the prepared monologue, song and dance piece
- Evaluate their performance in the musical theatre audition, identifying strengths and areas for improvement
Musical Theatre PerformanceReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
It teaches you to prepare for and perform a role in musical theatre by researching the historical and cultural context, analysing character motivations, and learning music and lyrics. You'll demonstrate vocal and physical performance skills and evaluate their own contributions.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare for a performance of a piece of musical theatre
- Perform a role in a musical theatre performance
- Evaluate the performance
Musical Theatre Performance (Skill Unit)Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit develops learners' skills in musical theatre performance, enabling them to perform designated roles with appropriate vocal and movement techniques. You'll maintain character engagement throughout and evaluate their vocal and physical contributions to the performance.
What you'll be able to do
- Perform a designated role within a musical theatre performance, demonstrating appropriate skills and techniques
- Evaluate the overall musical theatre performance, including their own contribution and the contributions of others
Performance PrepReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
It teaches you to prepare physically and mentally for performance, including managing performance anxiety and rehearsing material. You'll also understand technical aspects such as stage management and sound.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare physically and mentally for a performance
- Develop strategies for managing performance anxiety
- Rehearse and refine performance material
- Understand the technical aspects of performance preparation, such as stage management and sound
Physical TheatreReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll study the principles and techniques of physical theatre, developing physical skills such as movement, gesture, and expression. They will create and devise physical theatre pieces, apply techniques to communicate ideas, and evaluate performances.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles and techniques of physical theatre
- Develop physical skills for performance, including movement, gesture, and expression
- Create and devise physical theatre pieces
- Apply physical theatre techniques to interpret and communicate ideas
- Evaluate own and others' performance in physical theatre
Physical Theatre (Skill Unit)Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
It teaches you to devise, stage, and present physical theatre performances incorporating movement, gesture, and expression. You'll demonstrate control and confidence in performance and critically evaluate their own physical theatre skills.
What you'll be able to do
- Devise, stage and present a physical theatre performance, incorporating relevant techniques and styles.
- Evaluate their own performance in a physical theatre piece, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
Planning for a Career in the Creative and Performing ArtsReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit guides learners in planning a career in the creative and performing arts by researching opportunities, identifying personal skills and interests, and developing realistic career plans. You'll also prepare professional portfolios and understand networking importance.
What you'll be able to do
- Research career opportunities in the creative and performing arts
- Identify personal skills, interests, and aptitudes relevant to the creative and performing arts
- Develop a career plan with realistic goals and timelines
- Prepare a professional portfolio or showreel
- Understand the importance of networking and self-promotion in the creative and performing arts
- Evaluate different pathways into the creative and performing arts industries, including further education, training, and apprenticeships
Preparing for Freelance WorkReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit provides learners with an understanding of freelance work in the performing arts, including contract terms, financial management, and tax obligations. You'll explain contract conditions, track income and expenditure, and complete a tax return accurately and ethically.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the key terms and conditions commonly found in freelance work contracts within the performing arts sector
- Track income and expenditure accurately for a specific freelance job, maintaining appropriate records
- Complete a tax return accurately and in a timely manner, demonstrating an understanding of relevant tax regulations for freelance workers
Properties ManagementReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll develop skills in sourcing and acquiring properties for productions, organising and maintaining a properties store, and preparing properties for performance use. The unit also covers managing the movement and placement of properties during productions and ensuring their safe handling and storage.
What you'll be able to do
- Source and acquire properties for a production
- Organise and maintain a properties store
- Prepare properties for use in a performance
- Manage the movement and placement of properties during a production
- Ensure the safe handling and storage of properties
Properties Management (Skill Unit)Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit covers the sourcing, organisation, and use of props within a production or performance. You'll learn to identify suitable prop sources considering budget and aesthetic requirements, and justify their selection based on suitability and production needs.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how to source appropriate props for a production or performance, considering factors such as budget, availability, and aesthetic requirements
- Make, organise, and utilise props effectively in a production or performance, ensuring they are fit for purpose and contribute to the overall artistic vision
Repertory Dance PerformanceReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll learn and perform repertory dance pieces, demonstrating understanding of their historical and cultural context. The unit includes applying technical skills, interpreting choreographic intent, and collabourating effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Learn and perform repertory dance pieces
- Demonstrate an understanding of the historical and cultural context of repertory dance
- Apply technical skills and artistry in repertory dance performance
- Interpret and communicate the choreographer's intention in repertory dance
- Collaborate effectively with other dancers in a repertory dance ensemble
Rhythm & TapReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll understand the history and development of rhythm and tap dance, demonstrate fundamental techniques, and develop rhythmic awareness and coordination. The unit includes choreographing and performing rhythm and tap routines with accuracy and stylistic expression.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the history and development of rhythm and tap dance
- Demonstrate fundamental rhythm and tap techniques
- Develop rhythmic awareness and coordination in tap dance
- Choreograph a rhythm and tap routine
- Perform a rhythm and tap routine with accuracy and style
Script WritingReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll study fundamental principles of script writing, including structure, character development, and dialogue. The unit teaches you to generate ideas for various briefs and genres, develop scripts using appropriate techniques, and review and refine their work.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental principles of script writing
- Develop ideas for scripts based on different briefs and genres
- Structure a script effectively, including plot, character development, and dialogue
- Use appropriate script writing techniques to create engaging and compelling narratives
- Review and revise scripts to improve their quality and impact
Seeking RepresentationReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll explore the roles of agencies and management companies in the performing arts industry and prepare application materials for representation. The unit includes creating tailored CVs and showreels and evaluating these materials for submission to relevant agencies.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain a range of agencies and management companies relevant to the performing arts industry.
- Prepare application materials, including CVs and showreels, for two of these companies.
- Evaluate the effectiveness and suitability of their application materials for each company.
Set Construction (Skill Unit)Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit develops learners' skills in constructing set components according to a design brief, selecting appropriate materials and techniques. You'll adhere to Health & Safety regulations, accurately construct set pieces, and evaluate their work against design specifications.
What you'll be able to do
- Construct set components to meet the requirements of a given design brief
- Understand and apply relevant Health & Safety regulations and procedures when constructing set components
Set DesignReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
It teaches you to research and analyse set design approaches for theatrical productions. You'll develop a set design concept aligned with the script and director's vision, create visual representations using appropriate techniques, and evaluate the design's effectiveness and feasibility.
What you'll be able to do
- Research and analyse different approaches to set design for theatrical productions
- Develop a set design concept for a specified theatrical production, considering the script, director's vision, and available resources
- Create a visual representation of the set design, using appropriate techniques and materials
- Evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of the proposed set design
Set Design (Skill Unit)Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll research and create set designs that meet both practical and aesthetic requirements of a production. The unit includes evaluating and justifying design choices with reference to stage dimensions, style, and mood.
What you'll be able to do
- Create a set design for a performance or production, considering practical and aesthetic requirements.
- Evaluate the set design, justifying choices made in relation to the performance or production.
Social Dance Through the AgesReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll study the historical development and social context of social dance styles through the ages. The unit includes identifying key characteristics of dances such as waltz, tango, and swing, and developing practical skills in performing various social dances.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the historical development of social dance
- Identify key characteristics of different social dance styles through the ages
- Demonstrate practical skills in performing various social dances
- Analyse the social and cultural context of different social dances
- Understand the evolution of social dance and its impact on society
Social Dance through the Ages (Skill Unit)Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll study the historical context and social influences of selected social dance styles. The unit includes performing these dances with accuracy and style, demonstrating understanding of their evolution and cultural significance.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the historical context and social influences of the chosen social dance styles
- Identify key characteristics of the historical period relevant to the chosen dance styles
- Perform the chosen social dances with accuracy and appropriate style
- Demonstrate an understanding of the steps, rhythms, and movements of the chosen social dances
Solo Music PerformanceReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll select suitable repertoire for solo music performance, develop technical proficiency on their chosen instrument or voice, and apply performance techniques to enhance interpretation. The unit also focuses on demonstrating stage presence and communication skills during solo performances.
What you'll be able to do
- Select appropriate repertoire for a solo music performance, considering technical demands and artistic expression
- Develop technical proficiency on a chosen instrument or voice for solo performance
- Apply performance techniques to enhance the interpretation and delivery of solo music
- Demonstrate stage presence and communication skills in a solo music performance
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the solo music performance in engaging an audience
Song-WritingReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll gain knowledge of fundamental songwriting elements and techniques. The unit covers developing original song ideas, composing lyrics and melodies, and refining songs through evaluation to produce completed compositions.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental elements of songwriting
- Explore different songwriting techniques and styles
- Develop original song ideas
- Compose lyrics and melodies for songs
- Refine and evaluate original songs
Sound Effects & Special EffectsReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll understand the principles of sound and special effects in performance, including acoustics, visual perception, and safety. The unit involves planning and creating sound and special effects for a production and evaluating their effectiveness.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of sound effects and special effects in performance
- Identify different types of sound effects and special effects equipment
- Plan and create sound effects for a specific performance
- Plan and create special effects for a specific performance
- Evaluate the effectiveness of sound and special effects in enhancing a performance
Sound Effects & Special Effects (Skill Unit)Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll produce a range of sound and special effects for theatre, film, and video using live, recorded, practical, and digital techniques. The unit emphasises creating effects appropriate to specific scenarios.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce a range of sound effects for theatre, film and video
- Produce a range of special effects for theatre, film and video
Sound Technician SkillsReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll learn to set up and operate sound equipment for live performances, mix sound levels for balanced audio, and troubleshoot sound system issues. The unit also covers recording, editing audio using software, and maintaining sound equipment.
What you'll be able to do
- Set up and operate sound equipment for live performances
- Mix sound levels to achieve a balanced and clear audio output
- Troubleshoot sound system problems effectively
- Record and edit audio using appropriate software
- Maintain and care for sound equipment
Stage CombatReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit equips learners with knowledge of stage combat principles and safety. You'll devise, rehearse, and perform a controlled stage combat routine within a set context, demonstrating effective partner work and communication.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the key principles of Stage Combat
- Apply the key principles of Stage Combat
- Devise a stage combat routine
- Rehearse and develop a stage combat routine
- Perform a controlled and effective stage combat routine within a set context
Stage DirectionReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the stage director's role and responsibilities. The unit covers script interpretation, development of directorial concepts, planning of staging and blocking, communication with actors and crew, rehearsal management, and performance evaluation.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a stage director
- Interpret a script and develop a directorial concept
- Plan the staging and blocking of a performance
- Communicate directorial vision to actors and technical crew
- Manage rehearsals and provide constructive feedback to actors
- Evaluate the effectiveness of own stage direction
Stage ManagementReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit covers the roles and responsibilities of a stage manager and the planning and organisation of stage management for performances. You'll develop skills in communication, rehearsal and performance management, health and safety compliance, and problem-solving under pressure.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of a stage manager
- Plan and organise all aspects of stage management for a performance
- Communicate effectively with all members of the production team
- Manage rehearsals and performances efficiently and safely
- Solve problems and make decisions under pressure during a production
Technical ProductionReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit provides learners with knowledge of the roles within a technical production team and the skills to operate technical equipment safely and effectively. You'll contribute to planning and preparation, follow technical specifications, and troubleshoot problems during productions.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the different roles within a technical production team
- Operate technical equipment safely and effectively
- Contribute to the planning and preparation of a technical production
- Follow technical specifications and instructions accurately
- Troubleshoot technical problems during a production
Theatre GenresReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll explain a range of theatre genres, including their stylistic features and historical development. The unit involves performing within a chosen genre, demonstrating relevant skills, and evaluating their own performance to identify strengths and areas for development.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain a range of theatre genres, including their stylistic features and providing examples of relevant work
- Take part in a performance in a chosen theatre genre, demonstrating relevant features and stylistic qualities
- Evaluate their own performance in the chosen theatre genre, identifying strengths and areas for improvement
Theatre Genres (Skill Unit)Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll participate in a performance within a chosen theatre genre, demonstrating understanding of its key features and stylistic qualities through vocal and physical techniques. The unit also requires learners to evaluate their performance, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
What you'll be able to do
- Take part in a performance within a chosen theatre genre, demonstrating relevant features and stylistic qualities appropriate to the genre
- Evaluate their own performance in the chosen theatre genre, identifying strengths and areas for improvement
Theatre Spaces & AudiencesReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit provides learners with knowledge of different theatre spaces and their impact on performance. You'll analyse audience characteristics and the relationship between performance and audience, including principles of audience development and engagement.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand different types of theatre spaces
- Analyse the impact of theatre space on performance
- Understand the characteristics of different theatre audiences
- Analyse the relationship between performance and audience
- Understand the principles of audience development and engagement
Theatre Spaces & Audiences (Skill Unit)Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
It teaches you to perform in various theatre spaces, adapting physical and vocal techniques appropriately. You'll apply creativity and artistry in performance and evaluate their work to identify strengths and areas for improvement related to the space.
What you'll be able to do
- Perform in different spaces, demonstrating appropriate techniques and artistry
- Evaluate their performances in different spaces, identifying strengths and areas for improvement
Theatre in EducationReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit introduces learners to Theatre in Education (TIE), covering its purpose, principles, and ethical considerations. You'll develop TIE performance skills, plan and deliver performances that engage and involve audiences, and evaluate the impact of their work.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the purpose and principles of Theatre in Education (TIE)
- Develop TIE performance skills
- Plan and deliver a TIE performance
- Evaluate the impact of a TIE performance on its audience
- Understand the ethical considerations of TIE
Vocal Technique and Performance (Acting)Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll develop vocal technique to enhance acting performance, focusing on vocal projection, range, control, and stamina. The unit includes creating and following a vocal practice schedule, applying voice protection methods, and evaluating vocal performance in live contexts.
What you'll be able to do
- Develop vocal technique to enhance performance quality
- Apply techniques to protect and maintain vocal health
- Create a structured practice schedule for individual vocal development
- Follow the practice schedule consistently to improve vocal skills
- Demonstrate effective vocal technique in a live acting performance
- Evaluate own vocal performance, identifying strengths and areas for further development
Vocal Techniques - MusicReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit develops learners' vocal techniques for musical performance, focusing on correct posture, breathing, and vocal warm-up exercises. You'll enhance vocal projection, clarity, control, and agility while exploring different vocal registers and understanding vocal health.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify and apply correct posture and breathing techniques for singing
- Demonstrate a range of vocal warm-up exercises
- Develop vocal projection and clarity
- Explore different vocal registers and their uses
- Apply techniques for vocal control and agility
- Demonstrate an understanding of vocal health and maintenance
- Interpret and perform vocal pieces with appropriate expression and style
- Analyse and improve own vocal performance
Voice Over ActingReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit provides learners with knowledge of vocal techniques used in voice over acting across various media. You'll develop skills in vocal control, clear articulation, varied pacing, and effective script interpretation to convey intended meanings in commercials, narration, and animation.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how to use vocal techniques for a variety of media
- Use appropriate vocal techniques
Wellbeing and Mental HealthReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll demonstrate practical understanding of how creative arts promote positive mental health and wellbeing. The unit covers creative arts techniques to support wellbeing, analysis of their impact on individuals, and evaluation of intervention effectiveness.
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate a practical understanding of how creative arts can be used as a tool in the development of a positive attitude towards mental health and wellbeing
Working with Masks or PuppetryReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
It teaches you to investigate the history and development of masks and puppetry across cultures, exploring various types, construction, and manipulation techniques. You'll develop practical skills to create characters and tell stories using masks or puppets, applying performance techniques effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Investigate the history and development of masks and puppetry in performance
- Explore different types of masks and puppets, considering their construction and manipulation techniques
- Develop practical skills in working with masks or puppets to create characters and tell stories
- Apply performance techniques to enhance the use of masks or puppets in a theatrical context
- Evaluate the effectiveness of mask or puppet performance in conveying meaning and engaging an audience
Working with Masks or Puppetry (Skill Unit)Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit develops learners' skills in designing and constructing original masks or puppets for theatre performance. You'll research designs, select materials and techniques, construct their creations to a high standard, and use them effectively within a performance context.
What you'll be able to do
- Design and construct original mask(s) or puppet(s) suitable for use in a theatre performance, considering aesthetic and practical requirements
- Use the designed and constructed mask(s) or puppet(s) effectively in a theatre performance, demonstrating appropriate performance techniques
The honest bit
You’ve started things before
Most courses were built for a room full of people who aren’t you. A cohort moves on whether or not your week allowed it, and by the third week the thing you’re behind on becomes the reason you stop opening it.
There’s no cohort here, and no timetable to fall behind. Before anything starts, Zavmo asks when you’re sharpest and how long you can realistically sit down for, then builds the sessions around those answers. A bad fortnight changes your pace. It doesn’t put you behind.
And you only pay once you start learning. Searching and planning are free, and you can cancel any time — so the cost of finding out is an afternoon, not a year.
Your passport
Every credit is a stamp you keep
Level 3 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.
Acting Through SongActing Through Song (Skill Unit)Acting WorkshopActing for the CameraAdvertising, Marketing & PromotionAncient Greek & Roman TheatreAncient Greek & Roman Theatre (Skill Unit)Applying Safe Dance Practice
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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RSL Level 3 Diploma in Creative and Performing Arts
- Advise on technical process in production
- Build relationships and trust with and within community groups to inspire take up to your session(s)
- Build trust with host organisations and funders
- Carry out stagehand housekeeping and security procedures
- Collaborate with other art forms
- Communicate the results of evaluating the impact of your dance leading
- Create scripts
- Create small prosthetic pieces and bald caps
Where this can lead
Technical Production Manager
Your journey here is about continuous learning and growth. We're looking for someone who sees challenges as opportunities and is eager to build a long, impactful career making incredible things happen in the world of events.
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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.
Advise on technical process in productionAdvise on technical process in productionBuild relationships and trust with and within community groups to inspire take up to your session(s)Build trust with host organisations and fundersCarry out stagehand housekeeping and security proceduresCollaborate with other art formsCommunicate the results of evaluating the impact of your dance leadingCreate scriptsCreate small prosthetic pieces and bald capsDeliver scripts for scripted productionsDemonstrate technical skill and knowledge in leading your dance style(s)Develop early set designs for live productionsDevelop lighting designs for live productionsEncourage involvement and collaboration with supporting teamsEngage and manage groups through your dance leadership in a creative contextEvaluate and communicate your skills in leading danceEvaluate the impact of your dance leading through engagement with your groups and stakeholdersIdentify and communicate to others your personal skill and contextual knowledge of your dance style(s)+10 more
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.
One-to-one, on your real workNo lectures, no past-papers. Every unit is practised on the actual tasks your job throws at you, a tutor beside you, not a video in front of you.
Taught to the top, not the testMost courses stop at remembering. Your companion keeps climbing: analysing, judging, creating. That’s the part a machine can’t do for you.
Credits you keep, a map that continuesEvery unit is regulated and yours for good. The day you finish, Zavmo already knows the next role your new credits open.
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Which job do you mean?
Learners will develop skills to select, rehearse, and perform solo songs with attention to characterisation, dynamics, and staging. The unit also includes evaluation of their performances to enhance vocal and acting abilities.
How the thinking builds
- Remember
- Understand
- Apply
- Analyse
- Evaluate
- Create
Built for RSL Level 3 Diploma in Creative and Performing Arts
112 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by RSL Awards Ltd.
- Acting Through Song
- Acting Through Song (Skill Unit)
- Acting Workshop
- Acting for the Camera
- Advertising, Marketing & Promotion
- Ancient Greek & Roman Theatre
and 106 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
Where most courses leave you Where Zavmo takes you
Why this matters: AI can already remember and understand for you. What it can’t do is
take your real problem and judge the right call. So the only learning worth paying
for is the learning that takes you to the top. That’s exactly what a tutor doing it with
you, on your real work, is for.
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.
Build my plan, freeNo card. See how this qualification maps onto your role and meet the tutors who’d teach it, free. The learning begins when you subscribe. It’s £70 a month, billed monthly. Cancel any time and billing stops.