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- The centre assesses, and RSL Awards Ltd awards. A qualified assessor at the centre judges your evidence, and the certificate comes from RSL Awards Ltd.
RSL Awards have a complete portfolio of Vocational Qualifications, covering Music, Performing Arts and Creative Digital Media from Levels 1-5.
These are the units RSL Awards Ltd registers against this qualification. It is a catalogue, not a syllabus. Which of them you take depends on the combination the qualification requires, and that is set by the awarding body rather than by us. Every unit here is regulated. Zavmo teaches towards them on your own work, and work done here is recognised as prior learning under the agreements we hold.
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What each unit actually teaches you to do
Advertising, Marketing & Promotion Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
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
Approaches to Acting Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
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
Collaborative Music Composition Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate musical ideas with a collaborator
- Demonstrate the ability to contribute creatively to the composition process
- Demonstrate the ability to integrate individual musical ideas into a cohesive collaborative composition
- Demonstrate the ability to refine and develop collaborative compositions based on feedback
Collaborative Project Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out defined roles relating to planning a music-related project in collaboration with others
- Carry out defined roles relating to developing a music-related project in collaboration with others
- Carry out defined roles relating to promoting a music-related project in collaboration with others
- Carry out defined roles relating to presenting a music-related project in collaboration with others
Copyright and Music Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of music copyright law and its application to their own musical work.
- Apply copyright principles to associated creative output, ensuring compliance and ethical practice.
Creating 3D Digital Games Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Apply knowledge and understanding of 3D games types to create a 3D digital game
- Apply knowledge and understanding of 3D games platforms to create a 3D digital game
- Apply knowledge and understanding of 3D games design to create a 3D digital game
- Apply knowledge and understanding of 3D games technologies to create a 3D digital game
- Apply knowledge and understanding of 3D games audiences to create a 3D digital game
Creating a Digital Image Portfolio Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Apply knowledge and understanding of digital photography and its uses across the digital media sector to create a digital image portfolio
- Create a digital image portfolio for a specified digital media destination
Creating and Publishing Digital Content Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Use a range of current content creation tools to create digital content
- Use a range of current content creation tools to publish digital content
- Create and publish digital content to fulfil a specific purpose
Development of Music Recording Technology Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the historical development of recording media, from early analogue formats to contemporary digital systems.
- Assess the usage and techniques associated with both digital and analogue recording media.
- Evaluate current day practices in music recording technology, demonstrating awareness of industry standards and innovations.
Digital Recording and Production Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Record sound sources using appropriate digital audio recording equipment
- Edit recordings using appropriate digital audio recording equipment
Events Management Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
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
Final Production Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
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 & Investment Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
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 Styles Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
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
International Dance Touring Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
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
Listening to Music Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Analyse the relationship between the key elements of music (e.g., melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre) and how they contribute to the overall musical experience.
- Analyse the personal responses elicited by different musical elements, reflecting on individual preferences and emotional connections to music.
Live Performance Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
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
Managing a Music Event Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Manage a team towards the realisation of a musical event or series of musical events, delegating tasks and monitoring progress effectively
Managing a Social Media Campaign Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Manage the implementation of a social media campaign.
- Manage the implementation of a social media campaign to promote a specified product.
- Manage the implementation of a social media campaign to promote a specified service.
- Manage the implementation of a social media campaign to promote a specified event.
Music Industry Revenue Flow Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how revenue flows through different sectors of the UK music industry
- Understand the roles of various organisations involved in music industry revenue generation
- Understand how revenue streams relate to potential career paths within the music industry
Music Publishing Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the various methods by which music can be published, including traditional publishing agreements and digital distribution platforms.
- Identify and analyse the different revenue streams associated with music publishing, such as royalties from performance, mechanical reproduction, synchronisation, and print.
- Explain the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders in the music publishing industry, including publishers, songwriters, and collection societies.
- Evaluate the legal and ethical considerations related to music publishing, such as copyright law, licensing agreements, and fair use.
Music Research Project Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Present a structured dissertation which objectively answers a chosen music-related question, demonstrating critical thinking and research skills
- Conduct thorough research on a specific music-related topic, gathering relevant information from credible sources
- Analyse and interpret research findings, drawing logical conclusions and supporting arguments with evidence
Music Sequencing and Production Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate the skills to use Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software effectively
- Create a project file within a DAW environment
- Utilise the features of DAW software to manipulate audio
- Organise and manage audio assets within a DAW project
Performing Music Live Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate the technical skills required to perform musical repertoire in a live environment
- Demonstrate effective stage presence and communication skills during a live performance
- Demonstrate the ability to respond appropriately to unexpected situations during a live performance
- Demonstrate the ability to maintain performance quality throughout a live set
Planning a Career in Creative Digital Media Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Plan effectively to develop a range of knowledge and skills to support future engagement with a career in the creative digital media sector
Planning and Pitching a Digital Media Product or Service Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Plan a digital media product or service idea.
- Prepare a pitch for a prospective ‘investor’ for a digital media product or service idea.
- Deliver a pitch to a prospective ‘investor’ of a digital media product or service idea.
Planning for a Career in Music Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Develop a comprehensive plan to acquire knowledge relevant to a career in music
- Develop a comprehensive plan to acquire skills relevant to a career in music
- Identify opportunities for professional development within the music profession
- Evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses in relation to career goals in music
- Set realistic and achievable goals for career progression in the music profession
Planning for a Career in the Creative and Performing Arts Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
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
Producing a Digital Media Product or Service Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Plan for the production of a digital media product or service in response to a brief.
- Undertake the production of a digital media product or service in response to a brief.
Research Dissertation Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Present a structured dissertation.
- Ensure the dissertation objectively answers a chosen creative digital media-related question.
Royalties and Music Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the role of collection societies in the collation and distribution of royalties in the UK music industry
- Understand the role of record labels in the collation and distribution of royalties in the UK music industry
- Understand the role of music publishers in the collation and distribution of royalties in the UK music industry
Setting Up a Music Business Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Identify the key entrepreneurial skills necessary for successfully launching and managing a music business startup.
- Create a viable music business idea, outlining its purpose, target market, and competitive advantage.
- Develop a supporting rationale for the business idea, justifying its potential for success and sustainability.
Social Dance Through the Ages Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
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
Solo Music Composition Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate the skills required to compose original music
- Produce a set of finished original music compositions
Starting an Online Business Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Develop a comprehensive plan for establishing an online business.
- Determine the target audience and market for the online business.
- Set up the necessary infrastructure and systems for the online business, including website, payment processing, and customer service.
Technical Production Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
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 Spaces & Audiences Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
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
Understanding Live Sound Design Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the relationship between different types of venues and their specific sound reinforcement requirements
- Analyse the technical requirements of modern sound reinforcement applications, including equipment and setup
- Understand the financial aspects of sound reinforcement provision, including budgeting and cost management
- Understand health and safety regulations and best practices related to sound reinforcement provision
Understanding Recording Studio Design Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental principles of recording studio design, including acoustics, soundproofing, and equipment placement.
- Identify and explain the technical requirements of modern recording studios, such as power distribution, signal routing, and monitoring systems.
- Understand the operational aspects of running a recording studio as a business, including marketing, client management, and financial planning.
Understanding Recording Techniques Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand basic acoustic principles, including sound waves, frequency, and amplitude.
- Understand the technical operation of various types of microphones, including their characteristics and applications.
- Understand the technical operation of DI (Direct Input) boxes and their use in recording.
- Apply appropriate recording techniques to capture high-quality audio in different recording scenarios.
Working as a Freelance Music Practitioner Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate the skills required to manage a music-related portfolio career
- Demonstrate an understanding of personal suitability for a freelance music career
Working in the Music Industry Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Establish strategies for generating sustainable income in the UK music industry, considering various revenue streams
- Analyse different business models and funding opportunities available to musicians and music professionals in the UK
- Evaluate the legal and ethical considerations related to income generation in the music industry
Writing for Creative Digital Media Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Apply knowledge and understanding of writing for a range of digital media audiences and destinations to the creation of copy for specified creative digital media destinations.
The national standards these units are built against
What the job actually needs, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.
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Administer and organise the campaign
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Advise on technical process in production
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Advise on technical process in production
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Apply updates and troubleshoot problems with production and post production systems
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Communicate effectively within a music publishing organisation
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Deal with overseas Collecting Societies
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Ensure you operate within the boundaries of legislation relating to music publishing
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Issue licences for usage of published copyright works
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Maintain copyright data in a music publishing organisation
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Match and distribute royalty income within a music publishing business
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Track royalties and produce invoices within a music business context
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Track royalties and produce invoices within a music publishing context
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Write and edit copy for games and interactive media projects
The jobs these credits are mapped to
A qualification is never a dead end here. Each of these is a job record this qualification is a mapped route into.
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Where this can lead
Head of Production
This work can lead to executive roles shaping production strategy across a whole company, or into innovation roles that bring new technology into an agency's wider offering.
See the whole journeyThe credits, and who awards them
Level 3 credits are regulated, and they are awarded by RSL Awards Ltd rather than by Zavmo. They don’t vanish when a subscription ends or a website closes. They travel to any employer, and Zavmo keeps the map of what you have covered and what is next.
What you would be collecting
Advertising, Marketing & PromotionApproaches to ActingCollaborative Music CompositionCollaborative ProjectCopyright and MusicCreating 3D Digital GamesCreating a Digital Image PortfolioCreating and Publishing Digital Content
Each one is a real unit registered against this qualification.
How you’d practise it
You don’t watch this. You do it.
You are not assessed on remembering this. You are assessed on applying it, analysing it, evaluating it and producing something. So that is what the practice is: projects, role play and your own live cases, with a tutor in the room.
- Pitch it Evaluate
“Advertising, Marketing & Promotion” gets practised as a pitch. You make the case out loud, Zavmo asks the question the room would ask, and you make it again.
- Bring your own plan Create
For “Collaborative Project” you bring the plan you are actually working on, not a case study. Zavmo pulls on the assumptions in it until the weak one shows.
- Draft the real one Create
You do “Development of Music Recording Technology” on a real document of your own. Zavmo works on the draft you have to send anyway, so the coursework and the job are the same piece of work.
- Map a live decision Analyse
“Music Research Project” runs on a decision you are facing now. Zavmo maps it with you and shows what the second-order effect looks like before you find out the slow way.
What you leave holding
The standards this credential builds, in the shape the product keeps them
Nothing here is marked learned. There is no learner on a public page, so the map shows what the qualification covers rather than what anybody has done.
- Administer and organise the campaign
- Advise on technical process in production
- Apply updates and troubleshoot problems with production and post production systems
- Communicate effectively within a music publishing organisation
- Deal with overseas Collecting Societies
- Ensure you operate within the boundaries of legislation relating to music publishing
- Issue licences for usage of published copyright works
- Maintain copyright data in a music publishing organisation
How you would learn this
One to one, on the work you already do
A tutor sets the task against your own job and marks the reasoning, at your pace. There is no cohort to fall behind.
A lesson from Advertising, Marketing & Promotion, one of this qualification's own units.
Applied to your work in any of these jobs
Learners will gain knowledge of advertising, marketing, and promotion principles within the performing arts sector. The unit includes investigating advertising techniques, analysing marketing strategies, applying promotional methods, and evaluating their effectiveness.
- 1 Remember
- 2 Understand
- 3 Apply
- 4 Analyse
- 5 Evaluate
- 6 Create
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Built for RSL level 3 Subsidiary Diploma for Creative Industries Practitioners
43 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by RSL Awards Ltd.
- Advertising, Marketing & Promotion
- Approaches to Acting
- Collaborative Music Composition
- Collaborative Project
- Copyright and Music
- Creating 3D Digital Games
and 37 more in the full unit list below.
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