RSL Awards Ltd · RQF Level 3
RSL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative and Performing Arts
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- LevelRQF Level 3
- Total credits175
- Guided learning1,050 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 includes analysing song structure and evaluating their own performances.
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 two solo songs with attention to characterisation, vocal techniques, dynamics, and staging. You'll also evaluate their performances, analysing how vocal delivery 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
You'll explore diverse acting techniques and methodologies through practical exercises and improvisation, develop acting skills, analyse and interpret scripts, collabourate in a workshop setting, and evaluate their own and others' 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
It teaches you to understand and apply acting techniques specific to camera performance, recognising differences from stage acting. You'll demonstrate awareness of camera angles and technical filming aspects, and analyse and evaluate their own on-camera performance.
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
This unit provides learners with knowledge of advertising, marketing, and promotion principles within the performing arts, enabling them to investigate techniques, analyse strategies, apply promotional methods to events, and evaluate their 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 and evaluate their influence on later theatrical forms.
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 undertaking lead roles in scenes and monologues from Ancient Greek and Roman theatre. The unit includes demonstrating appropriate vocal and physical characterisation techniques and understanding the historical context of the chosen material.
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 the principles of safe dance practice, identify risks and hazards in dance environments, implement safe techniques and procedures, evaluate their effectiveness, and understand 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 provides learners with knowledge of different acting approaches and techniques. You'll analyse and interpret scripts from various genres and develop performance skills by applying a range of acting methods.
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 and implement a professional growth plan, provide guidance, and evaluate the effectiveness of development strategies.
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
You'll develop an understanding of audition techniques for acting, including preparation, vocal and physical skills, and performance in practical settings. The unit also requires learners to analyse and evaluate their audition performance and understand different 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 hazards in backstage and on-set environments and implement safety procedures to reduce risks. The unit includes correct use of personal protective equipment, responding to emergencies, and complying with 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
You'll develop technical skills in ballroom dance, understanding fundamental steps, rhythms, musicality, timing, posture, and poise, and perform ballroom routines with accuracy and style.
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
You'll perform two contrasting Ballroom dance pieces with a partner, demonstrating correct posture, technical proficiency, musicality, and effective communication. They will evaluate their performances, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
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 explore the principles of branding, identify target audiences, and develop branding strategies for specific products or services. The unit covers creating consistent branding materials 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 covers the fundamental principles of choreography, enabling learners to develop and apply choreographic ideas and techniques, 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
This unit provides learners with an understanding of cinematography principles, including camera operation, lighting, and composition. You'll plan and execute shots to achieve a specific visual style and narrative effect, operate camera equipment effectively, and evaluate the cinematographic outcome.
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
You'll understand the principles of collabourative cross-arts performance and explore various art forms for collabouration. They will 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
This unit provides learners with an understanding of comedy drama, including its key elements, historical context, and comedic techniques. You'll develop and apply performance skills specific to comedy drama, analyse scripts, and evaluate 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
Contemporary TheatreReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll study key developments in contemporary theatre, analysing the influence of practitioners and movements. The unit covers the impact of social and political contexts and explores diverse contemporary theatre forms and styles.
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
You'll develop skills in designing and acquiring costumes suitable for a specified performance, considering character, period, and style. They will justify their design choices and manage costume sourcing within budget and time constraints.
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 create and manage a dance company by defining its artistic and business goals and organisational structure. You'll develop original choreography, participate in rehearsals undertaking both performing and non-performing roles, perform material, and evaluate their contributions.
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 by defining its artistic and business goals and organisational structure. They will create or select performance material, undertake performing and non-performing roles, perform, and evaluate their contributions.
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 specific project brief by generating designs and plans that meet its requirements. You'll implement these using appropriate methods and techniques and critically evaluate their creative work to identify improvements.
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 identify suitable dance training venues and employment opportunities within the dance industry. They will participate in a dance audition demonstrating technical skills and evaluate their 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
You'll prepare for and participate in dance auditions, demonstrating appropriate technique, performance skills, and professionalism. They will respond to instructions and feedback and evaluate their audition performance to identify strengths and areas for development.
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
This unit covers the principles of dance fitness, exploring suitable dance styles and exercise science fundamentals. You'll plan, lead, and evaluate dance fitness sessions, ensuring safety and effectiveness.
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 a variety of movements and techniques with correct form. The unit also requires learners to structure the routine appropriately and evaluate its effectiveness and suitability for participants.
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
This unit develops learners' fundamental dance techniques relevant to performance. You'll apply these techniques to enhance performance quality, demonstrate control and coordination, understand safe dance practice principles, and perform routines with accuracy and expression.
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
This unit develops learners' advanced dance techniques and choreographic skills, enabling them to create and perform dance pieces with technical accuracy and artistry, while analysing their performance and understanding 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
This unit develops learners' technical proficiency and performance skills in a chosen dance style, emphasising posture, alignment, and expression. You'll reflect on the historical and cultural context of the style and identify areas for technical and performance 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' technical and performance skills in a chosen dance style, focusing on posture, control, and expression. You'll reflect on their performance and the background and 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
This unit explores the relationship between dance and health, focusing on the physical and mental benefits of dance. You'll plan and deliver dance activities for health promotion and evaluate their effectiveness within health and social care contexts.
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
You'll explore the role of dance in community engagement, including its benefits for well-being and social inclusion. They will plan and organise dance activities tailored to specific community groups, evaluate the impact on participants, and consider ethical aspects of community 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 covers the history and processes involved in Dance on Camera, including key developments and influential practitioners. You'll create and film a short dance piece, applying knowledge of camera shots, angles, lighting, and sound, and evaluate their performance.
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
This unit guides learners in creating and filming a short dance piece tailored for camera, incorporating choreography, location planning, and camera techniques. You'll evaluate both the dance performance and its filmed presentation.
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 variety of devising techniques, including improvisation, stimulus-based work, and collabourative writing. You'll apply these methods to create a performance piece and critically evaluate the effectiveness of their 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
You'll demonstrate a range of devising techniques to create and refine original performance material. They will structure and present a coherent devised piece and evaluate their use of devising methods throughout the process.
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 understand the principles and ethics of community drama practice, identifying the needs and interests of diverse groups. The unit includes developing and facilitating drama activities and evaluating their impact in community settings.
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 provides learners with knowledge 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
You'll understand roles and responsibilities within an ensemble dance performance, developing collabourative and choreographic skills. They will create, rehearse, and perform an ensemble piece, demonstrating technical and artistic proficiency.
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
You'll choreograph and perform a group dance routine, demonstrating creativity and technical skill. The unit also involves collabouration within the ensemble and reflection on the creative process and performance to identify successes 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 involves applying musical principles to rehearse and perform an ensemble piece, 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 equips learners to select an appropriate set list for an ensemble music performance, considering audience and venue. 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 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 gain a comprehensive understanding of the film director's role and responsibilities. The unit covers analysis of direction techniques, planning and preparation for film shoots, effective direction of actors and crew, and evaluation of their own directing.
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
This unit develops learners' ability to collabourate in developing film concepts and to direct a film shoot. You'll communicate effectively, supervise production activities, and ensure alignment with project goals while maintaining quality and safety standards.
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 and apply film editing principles such as continuity, pacing, and rhythm. They will select and organise footage, use editing software to manipulate video and audio, create cohesive narratives, and evaluate the effectiveness of their editing techniques.
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 explore the roles and responsibilities within a final production team. The unit covers contributing to planning, preparation, rehearsals, and participating in performance or technical aspects 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 provides learners with knowledge of funding sources, financial management principles, and investment roles within the performing arts sector. You'll identify funding options, develop project budgets, and analyse financial performance to support performing arts projects.
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
It teaches you to identify and analyse a range of global dance styles within their historical and cultural contexts. You'll develop practical performance skills and evaluate dances based on technical and stylistic criteria.
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
This unit develops learners' ability to perform dances rooted in global cultures, emphasising appropriate technique, style, and cultural understanding. You'll also evaluate their performance to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
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
You'll gain practical skills to style wigs and/or hair according to a design brief for productions or performances. The unit also covers health and safety requirements and the maintenance of styling equipment, ensuring appropriate techniques for different hair types and secure application.
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
This unit provides learners with an understanding of musical theatre history by examining three distinct styles from different periods. You'll analyse stylistic features, historical context, 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 in acting, demonstrating their use to develop character, narrative, and style within scenes, and critically evaluating 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
You'll demonstrate and apply improvisation techniques such as 'Yes, and...' and character mirroring to develop style, narrative, and character in scenes. They will also evaluate their use of these techniques, enhancing spontaneity and active listening skills in performance.
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. They will plan an international tour, addressing budgeting, risk management, and collabouration, and evaluate 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
You'll explore the history and key influences of Jazz Dance for Musical Theatre, demonstrating its vocabulary and techniques. They will perform two contrasting dance pieces and evaluate their performances to understand stylistic and technical aspects.
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, motivation, and adaptability skills, and evaluate their 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 study key legislation and frameworks relevant to the arts sector, analysing their impact on arts organisations. The unit includes applying this knowledge to practice and evaluating the effectiveness of current legislation and 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 learners with knowledge of lighting design principles, equipment, and technologies used in performance. You'll plan, design, implement, and evaluate lighting for specific performances or events, considering safety and technical requirements.
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
This unit provides learners with knowledge of stage lighting principles, including colour theory and fixture types. You'll safely set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain lighting equipment to support theatrical productions.
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
This unit equips learners with skills to rehearse and plot lighting cues for performances, ensuring effective and appropriate lighting design. You'll also supervise lighting equipment operation during performances, maintaining safety and efficiency throughout.
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
This unit covers the key elements of live performance, including stage presence, audience engagement, and technical aspects such as lighting and sound. You'll plan, prepare, and perform live, respond to audience feedback, and evaluate their own performance.
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 different performance styles and creating prosthetic pieces to meet character requirements. The unit also covers selecting appropriate materials and maintaining safe, hygienic working practices.
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
This unit develops learners' ability to apply makeup and prosthetics according to a specified brief, using appropriate materials and techniques. You'll adhere to Health & Safety requirements and achieve the desired visual effects.
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
You'll study merchandising principles within the performing arts industry, including branding, target audience, and legal considerations. They will plan, implement, and evaluate merchandising strategies for products or events to support marketing and sales objectives.
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 in movement for actors. You'll prepare and lead warm-up and cool-down routines, participate in physical improvisation, and evaluate their work with safety in mind.
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
This unit covers the fundamentals of music theory for vocalists, including understanding standard music notation, reading notated vocal lines with correct pitch and rhythm, and evaluating personal learning to identify areas for improvement.
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. You'll analyse the relationship between music and dramatic or dance action and evaluate the impact of different musical styles on performance.
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
It teaches you to select and prepare audition material for musical theatre, including songs, monologues, and dance pieces. You'll participate in a musical theatre audition and evaluate their performances to develop technical and artistic skills in singing, acting, and dance.
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
You'll prepare for musical theatre auditions by selecting and rehearsing a monologue, song, and dance piece. They will participate in a mock audition and critically evaluate their performances to identify strengths and areas for development.
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 develop vocal and physical interpretation skills and evaluate their performance.
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
You'll develop skills in musical theatre performance by performing a designated role with appropriate vocal and physical techniques. The unit includes maintaining character and engagement throughout the performance and evaluating both individual and overall performance effectiveness.
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 through warm-up exercises, anxiety management strategies, and rehearsal techniques. You'll also understand technical aspects such as stage management and sound preparation.
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 understand the principles and techniques of physical theatre, develop physical performance skills including movement and expression, create devised pieces, apply physical theatre methods 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
You'll devise, stage, and present a physical theatre performance using movement, gesture, and expression to communicate a narrative or theme. They will also evaluate their performance, identifying strengths and areas for improvement in 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 researching creative and performing arts careers, identifying personal skills and interests, and developing a realistic career plan. You'll prepare a professional portfolio or showreel 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
Portfolio DevelopmentReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll compile and present a creative design portfolio that communicates their strengths and interests. The unit includes selecting and organising work, demonstrating technical skills, presenting professionally, and reflecting on the portfolio development process.
What you'll be able to do
- Compile and present a creative design portfolio (physical, digital or mixed) that communicates their strengths and interests
Preparing for Freelance WorkReal unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll gain an understanding of freelance work in the performing arts, focusing on contract terms, legal and ethical considerations, and financial management. The unit includes tracking income and expenditure for freelance jobs and completing a tax return accurately.
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 learn to source, acquire, and organise properties for productions. The unit includes preparing properties for use, managing their movement during performances, and ensuring 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
You'll learn to source, organise, and use props effectively within a production, considering budget and aesthetic requirements. They will demonstrate safe and appropriate prop management throughout the performance process.
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 technical skill and artistry. They will explore the historical and cultural contexts of the repertoire, interpret choreographic intentions, and collabourate effectively with others.
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 explore the history and development of rhythm and tap dance, demonstrating fundamental techniques and developing rhythmic awareness. The unit includes choreographing and performing a rhythm and tap routine 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
This unit equips learners with fundamental script writing principles and techniques. You'll generate ideas, structure scripts effectively across different genres, apply appropriate writing techniques, and review and refine their work to create engaging narratives.
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
This unit covers the roles of agencies and management companies in the performing arts industry. You'll prepare tailored application materials, such as CVs and showreels, for submission to relevant agencies and management companies and evaluate their effectiveness.
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 suitable materials and techniques. You'll adhere to Health & Safety regulations and evaluate their constructed set pieces.
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
You'll research and analyse various approaches to set design for theatrical productions. The unit includes developing a set design concept aligned with the script and director's vision, creating visual representations, and evaluating the design's effectiveness and practical 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 develop a set design that meets both practical and aesthetic requirements of a performance or production. They will evaluate and justify their design choices considering stage dimensions, style, period, 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 various dances, demonstrating practical performance skills, and analysing the evolution and cultural significance of social dance.
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 and social contexts of selected social dance styles and perform these dances with appropriate technique and style. They will analyse how historical events and social influences shaped the evolution of these dances.
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
It teaches you to select appropriate repertoire for a solo music performance, develop technical proficiency on their instrument or voice, and apply performance techniques to enhance interpretation. You'll also demonstrate stage presence and communication skills during performance.
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 explore fundamental songwriting elements and techniques, developing original song ideas with lyrics and melodies. The unit includes composing, refining, and evaluating songs across different styles and structures.
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 study the principles of sound and special effects in performance, including equipment identification and safety considerations. They will plan, create, and evaluate sound and special effects tailored to specific performances.
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
It teaches you to produce sound and special effects for theatre, film, and video using live, recorded, practical, and digital techniques. You'll ensure the effects are appropriate for specified scenarios and demonstrate technical competence.
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, and troubleshoot issues. The unit also covers recording and editing audio 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
You'll study the principles of Stage Combat, focusing on safety, partner work, and communication. They will devise, rehearse, and perform a controlled stage combat routine within a set context, demonstrating effective and safe techniques.
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, including interpreting scripts, developing directorial concepts, planning staging and blocking, and managing rehearsals. The unit also covers communication of vision and providing constructive feedback to actors and crew.
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
It teaches you to understand the roles and responsibilities of a stage manager and to plan and organise stage management for performances. You'll develop communication, rehearsal and performance management skills, and problem-solving abilities 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 an understanding of technical production roles and responsibilities. You'll safely operate technical equipment, contribute to production planning, follow specifications, and troubleshoot technical issues during performances.
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
It teaches you to explain a range of theatre genres, including their stylistic features and historical development. You'll participate in a performance within a chosen genre, demonstrating relevant skills, and evaluate 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
This unit provides learners with the opportunity to perform in a chosen theatre genre, demonstrating key features and stylistic qualities through vocal and physical techniques. You'll collabourate with others and evaluate their own 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 knowledge of different theatre spaces and their impact on performance and audience interaction. You'll analyse audience characteristics and engagement strategies, and understand principles of audience development.
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 by adapting physical and vocal techniques, applying creativity, and evaluating their performances to identify strengths and areas for improvement in different environments.
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), focusing on its purpose, principles, and ethical considerations. You'll develop TIE performance skills, plan and deliver performances, and evaluate their impact on audiences.
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 techniques to enhance acting performance, focusing on projection, range, control, and stamina while protecting vocal health. They will create and follow a practice schedule, demonstrate vocal skills in live performance, and evaluate their own vocal performance.
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 posture, breathing, warm-ups, projection, clarity, control, and agility. You'll explore different vocal registers and understand vocal health principles.
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 for voice over acting across various media. You'll develop clear articulation, varied pacing, and effective script interpretation to deliver appropriate voice over performances.
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 explore how creative arts can promote positive mental health and wellbeing. They will demonstrate creative arts techniques to support wellbeing, analyse their impact on individual mental health, and evaluate the effectiveness of creative arts interventions.
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
You'll investigate the history and development of masks and puppetry, exploring construction and manipulation techniques. They will develop practical skills to create characters and narratives using masks or puppets in performance.
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
You'll design and construct original masks or puppets for theatre performance, considering aesthetic and practical requirements. They will then use these creations effectively in performance, demonstrating appropriate techniques.
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
The Evidence Evaluator
Assessor
Helps you show what you can actually do, gathering the evidence that proves it as you learn.
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Where these credits take you
A qualification is never a dead end here. See the jobs its credits open, the national occupational standards its units map to, and the future skills they quietly build.
RSL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative and Performing Arts
- Advise on technical process in production
- Apply updates and troubleshoot problems with production and post production systems
- Build relationships and trust with and within community groups to inspire take up to your session(s)
- Build trust with host organisations and funders
- 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 productionApply updates and troubleshoot problems with production and post production systemsBuild relationships and trust with and within community groups to inspire take up to your session(s)Build trust with host organisations and fundersCollaborate with other art formsCommunicate the results of evaluating the impact of your dance leadingCreate scriptsCreate small prosthetic pieces and bald capsDeliver Scripts for Non-Scripted ProductionsDeliver scripts for scripted productionsDemonstrate technical skill and knowledge in leading your dance style(s)Develop 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 stakeholdersManage expectations with participating individuals, groups, funders and partners+8 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 includes analysing song structure and evaluating their own performances.
How the thinking builds
- Remember
- Understand
- Apply
- Analyse
- Evaluate
- Create
Built for RSL Level 3 Extended 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.