A Level Performing Arts

 

 

AS Units

 

Unit  1 -Developing  Skills for Performance

 

In this unit you will learn how to assess and monitor your own skill level accurately, the importance of regular and meaningful practice. You will also learn how to evaluate your skill development and discover how the skills you learn would be used in the working practices of professionals.

Internally assessed portfolio

 

Unit 2 - Planning for a Creative Event

 

 This unit will allow you to communicate a creative idea and to understand how to plan to make the event happen. You will apply your planning to an actual event in order to understand the importance of the planning process and how it relates to the success of the event.

 

Internally assessed portfolio

 

Unit 3 - Performing to a Commission

This unit offers you the opportunity to contribute to the creation of a performance in response to a commission that will be set by Edexcel.  

Externally assessed by Edexcel examiner.

 

 

A2  Units

 

Unit 4 - Employment Opportunities in the Performing Arts

 

This unit will help you to understand the demands that are made on those who wish to work in the performing arts industry. You will need to understand the variety of employment opportunities that are available and how they fit into the various arts organisations that make up the industry.

Internally assessed portfolio

 

Unit 6 - Advanced Performance Practice

 

In this unit you can choose to specialise in a specific performance role. You will be involved in a performance event. It is important that you discover how to develop the skills that are appropriate for your ability but also which stretch you so that you improve your standard.

 

Internally assessed portfolio

 

Unit 7 - Production Delivery

This unit provides the opportunity to develop, rehearse and deliver a complete performance. Your role may be as a performer, a member of the production team or as an administrator.

Externally assessed by Edexcel examiner.      

 

 

 

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Exam board

Edexcel