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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.
01What it is
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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02The units
What each unit actually teaches you to do
Acting Through Song Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll develop skills in acting through song by selecting and rehearsing solo songs with attention to character, dynamics, and context. They will perform these songs with effective characterisation and staging, followed by performance evaluation.
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
You'll develop skills in acting through song by performing solo pieces with attention to characterisation, vocal technique, and physical expression. The unit includes evaluating performances with a focus on dynamics, staging, and vocal delivery choices.
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 Workshop Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
It teaches you to explore various acting techniques and methodologies, develop practical acting skills through exercises and improvisation, and analyse scripts for performance. You'll collabourate in a workshop setting and evaluate both 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 Camera Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll understand the specific requirements of acting for the camera, applying suitable techniques and demonstrating awareness of camera angles and technical aspects. They will analyse and evaluate their own camera performances, focusing on subtlety and nuance.
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 & Promotion Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll study the principles of advertising, marketing, and promotion within the performing arts sector. They will investigate advertising techniques, analyse marketing strategies, apply promotional methods to events, and evaluate the effectiveness of these activities.
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 Theatre Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll study the origins, characteristics, and conventions of Ancient Greek and Roman theatre. The unit includes analysis of play structures and evaluates the influence of these classical traditions on later theatrical developments.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify key characteristics of Ancient Greek theatre, including its origins and development
- Identify key characteristics of Roman theatre, including its origins and development
- Analyse the structure and conventions of Ancient Greek plays
- Analyse the structure and conventions of Roman plays
- Evaluate the influence of Ancient Greek theatre on subsequent theatrical traditions
- Evaluate the influence of Roman theatre on subsequent theatrical traditions
- Demonstrate an understanding of the social and cultural context of Ancient Greek and Roman theatre
- Compare and contrast Ancient Greek and Roman theatrical practices
Ancient Greek & Roman Theatre (Skill Unit) Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit develops learners' performance skills through acting in scenes and monologues from Ancient Greek and Roman theatre. You'll demonstrate vocal and physical techniques appropriate to the historical context and evaluate their strengths and areas for development.
What you'll be able to do
- Perform a lead role in one scene from Ancient Greek and Roman Theatre
- Perform a lead role in one monologue from Ancient Greek and Roman Theatre
- Understand their own strengths as a performer
- Identify areas for development as a performer
Applying Safe Dance Practice Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll understand and apply the principles of safe dance practice, including warm-up, cool-down, and conditioning. They will identify risks and hazards, apply safe techniques and procedures, evaluate safety 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 Acting Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll explore various acting approaches, including Stanislavski, method acting, Meisner, and Brechtian techniques. The unit develops skills in applying acting methods, analysing scripts from different genres, and enhancing performance abilities through practical exercises.
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 Development Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll explore the principles of artist development within the performing arts industry. They will identify an artist's strengths and weaknesses, develop professional growth plans, provide support, 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
Artist Development - Music Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit provides learners with knowledge of artist development within the music industry, including assessing potential and creating development plans. You'll understand key stages, success factors, and available resources to support artist growth and development.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of artist development in the music industry.
- Assess an artist's potential for development.
- Create a development plan for an artist.
- Understand the resources and support available for artist development.
Audition Techniques - Acting Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll develop an understanding of audition techniques for acting, including preparation, vocal and physical skills. They will demonstrate effective audition performance in practice, analyse their own work, and understand the requirements of various audition types.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of audition techniques for acting
- Demonstrate effective audition techniques in a practical setting
- Analyse and evaluate personal audition performance
- Prepare appropriate materials for an acting audition
- Understand the requirements of different types of acting auditions
Backstage / On Set Safety Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
It teaches you to identify hazards in backstage and on-set environments and implement safety procedures to reduce risks. You'll correctly use personal protective equipment, respond to accidents and emergencies, and comply 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
Ballroom Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll understand the fundamental steps, rhythms, and history of ballroom dance. They will develop technical skills, perform routines with accuracy and style, and demonstrate musicality, timing, posture, and poise appropriate to ballroom dance.
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
It teaches you to perform two contrasting Ballroom dance pieces with a partner, demonstrating technical proficiency, posture, musicality, and effective communication. You'll also evaluate their performances to identify 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
Branding Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit covers the principles of branding, including identifying target audiences and developing branding strategies. You'll create consistent branding materials for specific products or services and evaluate 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
Choreography Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll study the fundamental principles of choreography, develop and apply choreographic ideas and techniques, and evaluate their work. The unit also covers the role of a choreographer within a performance context and different choreographic styles.
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
Cinematography Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll study the principles of cinematography, including camera operation, lighting, and composition. They will plan and execute a series of shots to achieve a specific visual style and narrative effect, operate camera equipment effectively, and evaluate the final cinematographic work.
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 Performance Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit introduces learners to collabourative cross-arts performance, exploring different art forms and their integration. You'll develop, plan, rehearse, and evaluate a collabourative performance, considering the benefits and challenges of interdisciplinary artistic work.
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 Performance Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit focuses on the key elements of comedy drama, including genre characteristics and comedic techniques. You'll develop performance skills specific to comedy drama, analyse scripts, apply techniques to create comedic effects, and evaluate performances.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the key elements of comedy drama
- Develop performance skills specific to comedy drama
- Apply techniques to create comedic effect in performance
- Analyse and interpret comedy drama scripts
- Evaluate own and others' performance in comedy drama
Comedy Drama in Performance (Skill Unit) Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll perform contrasting extracts from comedy dramas, demonstrating characterisation, vocal, and physical skills. The unit also requires learners to evaluate their performances, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
What you'll be able to do
- Perform contrasting extracts from comedy dramas
- Evaluate their performance in contrasting extracts from comedy dramas
Contemporary Theatre Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit covers key developments in contemporary theatre, analysing the influence of practitioners and movements, and evaluating social and political impacts. You'll explore diverse theatrical forms and demonstrate understanding of contemporary theatre contexts.
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 Design Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
It teaches you to understand and apply the principles of costume design for performing arts. They will research and analyse costume requirements, develop designs considering character and period, construct costumes using appropriate techniques, and evaluate their effectiveness.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of costume design for performing arts
- Research and analyse costume requirements for a specific performance
- Develop costume designs, considering character, period, and budget
- Create and construct costumes, utilising appropriate techniques and materials
- Evaluate the effectiveness of costume designs in enhancing a performance
Costume Design (Skill Unit) Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit develops learners' skills in designing costumes for performances, including researching key elements and producing designs. You'll also acquire costumes, justifying design choices and ensuring suitability within budget and timeframe.
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 Company Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
It teaches you to establish and manage a dance company, defining its goals and structure. You'll create or select choreography, rehearse, perform, and evaluate their contributions in both performing and non-performing roles within the company.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the goals of their dance company
- Explain the structure of their dance company
- Create appropriate material for performance
- Rehearse appropriate material for performance
- Undertake a performing role in the performance
- Undertake a non-performing role in the performance
- Perform chosen material
- Evaluate their performing contributions to the performance
- Evaluate their non-performing contributions to the performance
Creating a Musical Product Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll understand the processes involved in creating a musical product, from concept through to marketing. The unit includes planning, development, and consideration of artistic, practical, and promotional factors.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the processes involved in creating a musical product.
- Plan the creation of a musical product.
- Develop a musical product.
- Understand the considerations for marketing a musical product.
Creating a Theatre Company Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll create and manage a theatre company by defining its artistic and business goals and organisational structure. They will select or create performance material, participate in rehearsals in both performing and non-performing roles, 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 Brief Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit develops learners' ability to respond creatively to project briefs by generating and developing designs and plans. You'll implement these using appropriate methods and techniques, manage resources effectively, and evaluate their creative work.
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 Preparation Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll prepare for dance auditions by identifying suitable training venues and employment opportunities. The unit includes demonstrating technical skills during auditions and evaluating performance to inform future development within the dance industry.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify suitable dance training venues and opportunities for future employment within the dance industry, considering personal aspirations and career goals
- Take part in a dance audition, demonstrating technical skills, performance quality, and the ability to follow instructions
- Evaluate their performance in the dance audition, reflecting on their strengths and weaknesses and identifying areas for development
Dance Audition Preparation (Skill Unit) Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit prepares learners to participate effectively in dance auditions by demonstrating appropriate technique, performance skills, and professionalism. You'll respond to instructions and feedback and evaluate their audition performances for improvement.
What you'll be able to do
- Take part in a dance audition, demonstrating appropriate technique, performance skills and professionalism
- Evaluate their performances in the dance audition, identifying strengths and areas for improvement
Dance Fitness Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll study the principles of dance fitness and the suitability of different dance styles for fitness purposes. They will plan, lead, and evaluate dance fitness sessions, ensuring safety through appropriate warm-up, cool-down, and injury prevention measures.
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 to music, incorporating varied movements and techniques. They will structure the routine with warm-up and cool-down phases and evaluate its effectiveness and suitability for the intended 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 1 Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll develop fundamental dance techniques relevant to performance, demonstrating control, coordination, and safe practice principles. They will perform dance routines with accuracy and expression, applying techniques to improve flexibility, strength, and stamina.
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 2 Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
It teaches you to demonstrate advanced dance techniques and apply choreographic principles to create and perform dance pieces. You'll analyse and evaluate their performances and understand the historical and cultural contexts of various 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 and performance skills in a chosen dance style, emphasising posture, movement precision, and expression. You'll reflect on the historical and cultural background of the style and identify areas for personal development.
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
You'll develop technique and performance skills in a chosen dance style, demonstrating control, coordination, and artistry. The unit also includes reflection on their performance and discussion of 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 Health Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll examine the relationship between dance and health, identifying physical and mental benefits. The unit includes planning and delivering dance activities for health promotion, evaluating their effectiveness, and understanding dance's role in health and social care settings.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the relationship between dance and health
- Identify the benefits of dance for physical and mental wellbeing
- Plan and deliver a dance activity for health promotion
- Evaluate the effectiveness of dance in promoting health
- Understand the role of dance in health and social care settings
Dance in the Community Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit provides learners with knowledge of dance's role in community engagement and various delivery approaches. You'll plan and organise dance activities for specific community groups, evaluate their impact, and understand ethical considerations in community dance 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 Camera Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll study the history and filming processes of Dance on Camera. They will create and film a short dance piece, exploring camera techniques and crew roles, and evaluate their performances considering technical and artistic aspects.
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate an understanding of the history of Dance on Camera
- Demonstrate an understanding of the processes involved in filming dance
- Create a short piece of Dance on Camera
- Film a short piece of Dance on Camera
- Evaluate their performances in the created and filmed Dance on Camera piece
Dance on Camera (Skill Unit) Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll create and film a short dance piece suitable for camera, incorporating choreography and camera techniques. The unit includes planning for location and filming, followed by evaluation of both the dance and filming effectiveness.
What you'll be able to do
- Create a short dance piece suitable for filming
- Film the dance piece using appropriate camera techniques
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the dance piece and its filming
Devising Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit introduces learners to a range of devising techniques such as improvisation and collabourative writing. You'll apply these techniques to create a performance and evaluate their use within the devising process.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain a range of techniques for devising, giving examples of how these can be used
- Demonstrate the use of devising techniques to devise and create a performance
- Evaluate their use of devising techniques
Devising (Skill Unit) Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit develops learners' ability to use devising techniques like improvisation and collabourative writing to create original performance material. You'll structure, refine, and present devised work, and evaluate their use of these creative processes.
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 Community Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit introduces learners to the principles and ethics of community drama practice, enabling them to identify the needs and interests of diverse community groups. You'll develop and facilitate appropriate drama activities and evaluate their impact within 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 Theatre Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit provides learners with knowledge of Elizabethan or Jacobean theatre, including key playwrights, plays, and the historical and social 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 Performance Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities within an ensemble dance performance and develop collabourative skills for effective teamwork. They will apply choreographic principles to create, rehearse, and perform ensemble pieces 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
It teaches you to choreograph and perform ensemble dance routines, demonstrating creativity and technical skill. You'll collabourate effectively within the group and reflect on their creative process and performance to identify strengths and improvements.
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 Performance Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities within an ensemble music performance and develop collabourative skills. They will apply musical principles to rehearse and perform ensemble pieces, demonstrating technical proficiency and artistic expression.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of musicians within an ensemble music performance
- Develop collaborative skills to work effectively as part of a music ensemble
- Apply musical principles to rehearse and perform an ensemble music piece
- Demonstrate technical proficiency and artistic expression in an ensemble music performance
- Evaluate the overall impact and effectiveness of the ensemble music performance
Events Management Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll gain an understanding of events management principles within the performing arts sector, including planning, organising, implementing, and evaluating events. The unit emphasises logistical, resource, and health and safety considerations.
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 Direction Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit provides learners with an understanding of the film director's role and responsibilities across all production stages. You'll analyse directing techniques, plan and prepare for shoots, lead actors and crew effectively, and evaluate their own directing practice.
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
It teaches you to collabourate in developing film concepts and direct a film shoot effectively. You'll supervise production activities, communicate clearly with the team, and ensure quality and safety throughout the filmmaking process.
What you'll be able to do
- Work collaboratively with others to develop concepts for a film production.
- Direct a film shoot, ensuring effective communication and coordination of the production team.
- Supervise production activities, maintaining quality and adhering to safety guidelines.
Film Editing Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit covers the principles of film editing, including continuity, pacing, and rhythm. You'll select and organise footage, apply editing techniques using software to create cohesive narratives, and evaluate the effectiveness of their editing choices.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of film editing
- Select and organise film footage for editing
- Apply editing techniques to create a cohesive narrative
- Use editing software to manipulate video and audio
- Evaluate the effectiveness of own film editing techniques
Final Production Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities within a final production team and contribute to planning, preparation, and rehearsals. The unit includes participation in performance or technical aspects of a production to a professional standard.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the roles and responsibilities within a final production team
- Contribute to the planning and preparation of a final production
- Participate in the rehearsal process, developing performance skills
- Perform or contribute to the technical aspects of a final production to a professional standard
- Evaluate the overall success of the final production, identifying areas for improvement
Funding, Finance & Investment Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll explore various funding sources and financial management principles within the performing arts sector. They will develop budgeting skills, understand investment roles, and analyse financial performance to support performing arts projects effectively.
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
It teaches you to identify and analyse global dance styles within their historical and cultural contexts. You'll develop practical skills in performing selected styles and evaluate performances 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
You'll perform dances based on global cultures, demonstrating appropriate technique, style, and cultural understanding. The unit includes evaluation of their performance to identify strengths and areas for development.
What you'll be able to do
- Perform in a dance based on a global culture
- Evaluate the performance in a dance based on a global culture
Hair & Wig Styling (Skill Unit) Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll gain practical skills in styling wigs and hair for productions, following design briefs and health and safety requirements. The unit covers preparation, styling techniques for different hair types, securing styles for performance, and equipment maintenance.
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 Theatre Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll explore the history of musical theatre by analysing three distinct styles from different time periods. They will examine key stylistic features, historical contexts, and examples, considering social, cultural, and economic influences on the development of musical theatre.
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
This unit provides learners with knowledge of improvisation techniques in acting and their purposes. You'll demonstrate these techniques to develop style, narrative, and character in scenes, and critically evaluate their use of improvisation.
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
It teaches you to demonstrate and apply improvisation techniques in acting to develop style, narrative, and character across scenes. You'll also evaluate their use of improvisation, focusing on active listening and spontaneous creation.
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 Touring Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit covers the logistical, legal, and ethical considerations involved in international dance touring. You'll learn to plan tours, manage budgets, address visa and insurance requirements, and evaluate potential risks and challenges associated with international touring.
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
Introduction to the History of Musical Theatre Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit introduces learners to the history of musical theatre, covering key historical periods and styles. You'll describe characteristics of different styles, explain social and cultural influences, and identify significant productions from various eras.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the key features of different musical theatre styles.
Jazz Dance for Musical Theatre Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit covers the history, vocabulary, and techniques of Jazz Dance for Musical Theatre. You'll perform two contrasting dance pieces and evaluate their performances, demonstrating understanding of style and technique.
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 Dance Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit develops learners' understanding of effective dance leadership, including planning and structuring sessions for diverse groups. You'll demonstrate communication and motivational skills, adapt activities to participant needs, and evaluate leadership effectiveness.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of effective dance leadership
- Plan and structure dance sessions for different groups and abilities
- Demonstrate effective communication and motivational skills when leading dance
- Adapt dance activities to meet the needs of diverse participants
- Evaluate the effectiveness of dance leadership strategies
- Apply safe dance practice and risk assessment procedures
Legislation and Frameworks in the Arts Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit provides learners with knowledge of legislation and frameworks relevant to the arts sector. You'll analyse their impact on arts organisations, apply legal and framework requirements to practice, and evaluate 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 Design Real 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 events, ensuring safety and technical requirements are met.
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 Skills Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll gain knowledge of stage lighting principles including colour theory and intensity, and learn to set up, operate, and maintain lighting equipment safely. The unit also covers troubleshooting common lighting issues and understanding relevant safety regulations.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of stage lighting
- Set up and operate lighting equipment safely and effectively
- Troubleshoot common lighting problems
- Maintain lighting equipment in good working order
Lighting Technician Skills (Skill Unit) Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll learn to rehearse and plot lighting cues for performances, ensuring effective and appropriate lighting design. They will also supervise lighting equipment operation during performances, maintaining safety and efficiency.
What you'll be able to do
- Rehearse and plot lighting for a performance, ensuring effective and appropriate lighting design
- Supervise the operation of lighting equipment during a performance, ensuring safe and efficient operation
Live Performance Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit equips learners with knowledge and skills for live performance, including planning, preparation, and effective stage presence. You'll respond to audience feedback during performance and critically evaluate their own work to identify areas for improvement.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the key elements of a live performance
- Plan and prepare for a live performance
- Demonstrate effective performance skills in a live setting
- Respond appropriately to audience feedback during a live performance
- Evaluate own performance and identify areas for improvement
Make-up & Prosthetics Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit equips learners with skills to apply make-up techniques and create prosthetic pieces for various performance styles. You'll also learn to maintain safe and hygienic working environments and select appropriate materials for specific character requirements.
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 focuses on applying makeup and prosthetics according to a specified brief, using appropriate materials and techniques such as blending and sculpting. You'll also understand and adhere to Health & Safety requirements related to makeup and prosthetic application.
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.
Merchandising Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll study the principles of merchandising within the performing arts industry, including branding, target audience, and legal considerations. They will plan, implement, and evaluate merchandising strategies for specific products or events.
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 Actors Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit equips learners with knowledge of health and safety considerations affecting rehearsal and performance. You'll prepare and lead warm-up and cool-down routines, participate in movement-based improvisations, and evaluate their physical work safely.
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 Vocalists Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll develop an understanding of music theory relevant to vocal performance, including standard notation, rhythm, and key signatures. They will learn to read and perform notated vocal lines accurately and evaluate their progress to improve skills.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand standard music notation and follow a musical score accurately
- Read a notated vocal line with correct pitch, rhythm, and expression
- Evaluate their learning of music theory and identify ways to improve their vocal performance
Music in Theatre & Dance Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll identify the role of music in theatre and dance productions, analyse its relationship with dramatic action and movement, and evaluate the impact of different musical styles. The unit explores how music contributes to atmosphere and emotional effect in 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 Improvisation Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll gain foundational knowledge of musical improvisation principles and techniques. They will explore different improvisation approaches, develop practical skills, understand the role of listening and responding, and apply improvisation in diverse musical contexts.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental principles of musical improvisation.
- Explore different techniques used in musical improvisation.
- Develop practical skills in improvising music.
- Understand the role of listening and responding in musical improvisation.
- Apply improvisation techniques in a variety of musical contexts.
- Evaluate personal performance in musical improvisation.
Musical Theatre Audition Preparation Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit equips learners to select and prepare audition material for musical theatre, including monologues, songs, and dance. You'll participate in auditions demonstrating vocal, acting, and dance skills, and evaluate their performances to inform future development.
What you'll be able to do
- Select appropriate audition material, including songs, monologues, and dance pieces, for a musical theatre audition
- Prepare selected audition material to a professional standard, demonstrating technical skill and artistic interpretation
- Participate effectively in a musical theatre audition, presenting a monologue, a song, and a solo dance or participating in a dance workshop
- Evaluate own performance in the musical theatre audition, identifying strengths and areas for improvement
Musical Theatre Audition Preparation (Skill Unit) Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit prepares learners for musical theatre auditions by enabling selection and preparation of a monologue, song, and dance piece. You'll participate in a mock audition and evaluate their performance to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
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 Performance Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll learn to prepare for and perform roles in musical theatre. The unit covers researching historical and cultural contexts, analysing character motivations, learning music and lyrics, and demonstrating vocal and physical performance techniques.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare for a performance of a piece of musical theatre
- Perform a role in a musical theatre performance
- Evaluate the performance
Musical Theatre Performance (Skill Unit) Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit develops learners' skills in musical theatre performance, focusing on vocal techniques, movement, and character engagement. You'll perform a designated role and evaluate their vocal and physical contributions to the overall performance.
What you'll be able to do
- Perform a designated role within a musical theatre performance, demonstrating appropriate skills and techniques
- Evaluate the overall musical theatre performance, including their own contribution and the contributions of others
Performance Prep Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit covers physical and mental preparation for performance, including warm-up exercises, mindfulness techniques, and nutrition. You'll develop strategies to manage performance anxiety, rehearse material, and understand technical aspects such as stage management and sound.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare physically and mentally for a performance
- Develop strategies for managing performance anxiety
- Rehearse and refine performance material
- Understand the technical aspects of performance preparation, such as stage management and sound
Physical Theatre Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll explore the principles and techniques of physical theatre, developing physical skills such as movement, gesture, and expression. They will create and devise physical theatre pieces, apply techniques to communicate ideas, and evaluate performances.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles and techniques of physical theatre
- Develop physical skills for performance, including movement, gesture, and expression
- Create and devise physical theatre pieces
- Apply physical theatre techniques to interpret and communicate ideas
- Evaluate own and others' performance in physical theatre
Physical Theatre (Skill Unit) Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll devise, stage, and present a physical theatre performance incorporating movement, gesture, and expression. They will demonstrate confidence and control in performance and evaluate their physical theatre skills, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
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 Arts Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll research career opportunities in the creative and performing arts, identify personal skills and interests, and develop a realistic career plan. The unit includes preparing a professional portfolio or showreel and understanding the importance of networking within the industry.
What you'll be able to do
- Research career opportunities in the creative and performing arts
- Identify personal skills, interests, and aptitudes relevant to the creative and performing arts
- Develop a career plan with realistic goals and timelines
- Prepare a professional portfolio or showreel
- Understand the importance of networking and self-promotion in the creative and performing arts
- Evaluate different pathways into the creative and performing arts industries, including further education, training, and apprenticeships
Preparing for Freelance Work Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll gain an understanding of freelance work in the performing arts, focusing on contract terms, financial management, and tax obligations. They will explain contract conditions, track income and expenditure, and complete 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 Management Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit covers the sourcing and acquisition of properties for productions, organisation and maintenance of a properties store, preparation of properties for performance use, and management of their movement and placement during productions. You'll also develop skills in ensuring the safe handling and storage of properties.
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 within a production, considering budget and aesthetic requirements. The unit includes identifying prop sources, justifying selections, and demonstrating safe and effective prop handling during performances.
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 Performance Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll study and perform repertory dance pieces, demonstrating technical skills and artistry. The unit includes understanding the historical and cultural context, interpreting choreographic intentions, and collabourating effectively with others in performance.
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 & Tap Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll explore the history and development of rhythm and tap dance, demonstrating fundamental techniques and developing rhythmic awareness. They will choreograph and perform a rhythm and tap routine, applying posture and coordination skills with accuracy and style.
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 Writing Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll study the fundamental principles and techniques of script writing, including structure, plot, character development, and dialogue. They will develop ideas for various briefs and genres, create scripts using appropriate formats, and review their work critically.
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 Representation Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
It teaches you to understand the roles of agencies and management companies in the performing arts sector. You'll prepare tailored application materials such as CVs and showreels, and evaluate their effectiveness for submission to relevant representatives.
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
You'll learn to construct set components according to a design brief, selecting appropriate materials and techniques. They will adhere to Health & Safety regulations throughout the construction process and evaluate the finished set components.
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 Design Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll research and analyse different approaches to set design for theatrical productions. They will develop a set design concept aligned with the script and director's vision, create visual representations using appropriate techniques, and evaluate the design's effectiveness and feasibility.
What you'll be able to do
- Research and analyse different approaches to set design for theatrical productions
- Develop a set design concept for a specified theatrical production, considering the script, director's vision, and available resources
- Create a visual representation of the set design, using appropriate techniques and materials
- Evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of the proposed set design
Set Design (Skill Unit) Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
It teaches you to create and evaluate a set design for a performance or production by researching practical and aesthetic requirements. You'll develop a design that considers stage dimensions, sightlines, style, period, and mood, and justify their design choices.
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 Ages Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit explores the historical development of social dance and its social and cultural contexts. You'll identify characteristics of various social dance styles, demonstrate practical skills in performance, and analyse the evolution and impact of social dance through the ages.
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
This unit provides learners with an understanding of the historical and social contexts of chosen social dance styles. You'll perform these dances with accuracy and appropriate style, demonstrating knowledge of their evolution and cultural influences.
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 Performance Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
It teaches you to select suitable repertoire for solo music performance, considering technical ability and artistic expression. You'll develop technical proficiency on their chosen instrument or voice and apply performance techniques to enhance interpretation and stage presence.
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-Writing Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll explore the fundamental elements of songwriting, including melody, harmony, rhythm, and lyrics. The unit covers various songwriting techniques and styles, enabling learners to develop, compose, refine, and evaluate original songs.
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 Effects Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit covers the principles and application of sound effects and special effects in performance. You'll identify equipment, plan and create effects for specific productions, and evaluate their effectiveness while considering safety and technical requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of sound effects and special effects in performance
- Identify different types of sound effects and special effects equipment
- Plan and create sound effects for a specific performance
- Plan and create special effects for a specific performance
- Evaluate the effectiveness of sound and special effects in enhancing a performance
Sound Effects & Special Effects (Skill Unit) Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll produce a range of sound and special effects for theatre, film, and video using live, recorded, practical, and digital techniques. The unit emphasises appropriateness of effects to given scenarios and 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 Skills Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit develops learners' abilities to set up and operate sound equipment for live performances, mix sound levels for balanced audio, troubleshoot issues, record and edit audio, and maintain sound equipment effectively.
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 Combat Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit equips learners with knowledge and skills to safely perform stage combat. You'll understand key principles, devise and rehearse a routine, and perform it within a set context, demonstrating control and safety awareness.
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 Direction Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll gain an understanding of the role and responsibilities of a stage director, including script interpretation and directorial concept development. They will plan staging and blocking, communicate their vision to actors and crew, manage rehearsals, and evaluate the production process.
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 Management Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of a stage manager, including planning and organising all aspects of stage management. They will develop communication skills, manage rehearsals and performances efficiently and safely, and solve problems 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 Production Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll gain knowledge of roles within a technical production team and develop skills to operate technical equipment safely and effectively. The unit includes contributing to production planning, following technical specifications, and troubleshooting 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 Genres Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit covers a range of theatre genres, focusing on their stylistic features, historical context, and examples of work. You'll participate in a performance within a chosen genre, demonstrating relevant skills, and critically evaluate their own performance.
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 within a chosen theatre genre, demonstrating its key features and stylistic qualities. You'll apply relevant vocal and physical techniques, collabourate with others, and evaluate their own performance.
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 & Audiences Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll study different theatre spaces and their characteristics, analysing how space influences performance and audience interaction. The unit also covers audience types and principles of audience development and engagement within various theatrical contexts.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand different types of theatre spaces
- Analyse the impact of theatre space on performance
- Understand the characteristics of different theatre audiences
- Analyse the relationship between performance and audience
- Understand the principles of audience development and engagement
Theatre Spaces & Audiences (Skill Unit) Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
It teaches you to perform in various theatre spaces, adapting physical and vocal techniques accordingly. You'll apply creativity and artistry in their performances and evaluate their 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 Education Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit provides learners with an understanding of Theatre in Education (TIE), including its purpose and key principles. You'll perform scenes tailored for children or young people and reflect on the effectiveness of their performances in promoting learning and social change.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the purpose and principles of Theatre in Education.
- Understand the target audience and their needs in Theatre in Education.
- Prepare a scene suitable for a Theatre in Education performance.
- Perform a scene effectively for children or young people.
- Reflect on the success of the performance in relation to the target audience.
- Evaluate the impact of the performance on the audience.
Theatre in Education Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll understand the purpose and principles of Theatre in Education (TIE), develop relevant performance skills, plan and deliver TIE performances, and evaluate their impact. The unit also covers ethical considerations involved in TIE practice.
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
Understanding the Music Industry Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit provides learners with an understanding of the music industry's structure, professional roles, revenue streams, and legal and ethical considerations. You'll analyse sector relationships and the impact of technology on the industry's operation.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the structure of the music industry.
- Understand the roles of different professionals within the music industry.
- Understand the different revenue streams available in the music industry.
- Understand the legal and ethical considerations within the music industry.
Vocal Technique and Performance (Acting) Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit develops learners' vocal techniques to enhance acting performance. You'll practise vocal projection, range, control, and stamina, create personalised practice schedules, demonstrate techniques in live performances, and evaluate their vocal development.
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 - Music Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll develop vocal techniques for musical performance, including correct posture, breathing methods, and vocal warm-up exercises. The unit also covers vocal projection, clarity, control, agility, and an understanding of vocal health practices.
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 Acting Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
You'll understand and apply vocal techniques for voice over acting across various media. The unit focuses on vocal control, articulation, pacing, and effective script interpretation to convey intended messages clearly and engagingly.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how to use vocal techniques for a variety of media
- Use appropriate vocal techniques
Working with Masks or Puppetry Real unit · RSL Awards Ltd
This unit investigates the history and development of masks and puppetry in performance across cultures. You'll explore construction and manipulation techniques, develop practical skills in character creation, and apply performance techniques using masks or puppets.
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 manipulation and characterisation 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
03The standards
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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Advise on technical process in production
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Advise on technical process in production
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Build relationships and trust with and within community groups to inspire take up to your session(s)
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Collaborate with other art forms
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Create scripts
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Deliver safe and effective dance leading
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Deliver scripts for scripted productions
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Demonstrate technical skill and knowledge in leading your dance style(s)
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Design programmes of dance work that are appropriate to specific groups and individuals
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Develop a branding strategy for social marketing programmes
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Develop lighting designs for live productions
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Direct the production
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Encourage involvement and collaboration with supporting teams
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Engage and manage groups through your dance leadership in a creative context
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Manage expectations with participating individuals, groups, funders and partners
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Manage the health and safety of lighting crews
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Plan and design physical special effects
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Prepare, apply, remove and clean wigs, hair pieces and hair extensions to change the performer's appearance
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04Where it leads
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 journey05The credits
The 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
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 one is a real unit registered against this qualification.
How you’d practise it
You don’t watch this. You do it.
You are not assessed on remembering this. You are assessed on applying it, analysing it, evaluating it and producing something. So that is what the practice is: projects, role play and your own live cases, with a tutor in the room.
The Coach · your practice partner Illustration The Coach Make the case from “Advertising, Marketing & Promotion” to me in thirty seconds. I am the person who signs it off and I am already late.
You It would improve engagement and bring us in line with best practice.
The Coach Neither of those costs me anything to say no to. Open with the number that changes if I do nothing.
- 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 “Planning for a Career in the Creative and Performing Arts” you bring the plan you are actually working on, not a case study. Zavmo pulls on the assumptions in it until the weak one shows.
- Draft the real one Create
You do “Audition Techniques - Acting” 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.
- Lead it Apply
“Events Management” is practised on the team you actually have. You talk through the call you are about to make, and Zavmo makes you say it the way you would say it to them.
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.
RSL Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Creative and Performing Arts
- Advise on technical process in production
- Build relationships and trust with and within community groups to inspire take up to your session(s)
- Collaborate with other art forms
- Create scripts
- Deliver safe and effective dance leading
- Deliver scripts for scripted productions
- Demonstrate technical skill and knowledge in leading your dance style(s)
- Design programmes of dance work that are appropriate to specific groups and individuals
How you would learn this
One to one, on the work you already do
A tutor sets the task against your own job and marks the reasoning, at your pace. There is no cohort to fall behind.
A lesson from Acting Through Song, one of this qualification's own units.
Applied to your work in any of these jobs
Which job do you mean?
Learners will develop skills in acting through song by selecting and rehearsing solo songs with attention to character, dynamics, and context. They will perform these songs with effective characterisation and staging, followed by performance evaluation.
How the thinking builds
- 1 Remember
- 2 Understand
- 3 Apply
- 4 Analyse
- 5 Evaluate
- 6 Create
It is £70 a month, billed monthly. Your free first module is Future Fluency, and you can cancel any time. Teaching towards this qualification begins when you subscribe.
Built for RSL Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Creative and Performing Arts
115 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 109 more in the full unit list below.
Free tools
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Learned on your own work, taught one-to-one.
Everything you just read, learned one-to-one on the job you already do. Your free first module is Future Fluency, so you can see how the teaching works before you pay for anything.
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