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Level 3
Creative & Performing Arts RSL Diploma/Extended Diploma
COURSE OVERVIEW
Equivalent to 3 A-levels.
This course gives learners the opportunity to develop their skills, knowledge and wider understanding for entry into the creative and performing arts industries. The course combines movement/dance, singing, music and drama. Students are encouraged to study this course alongside the Academy of Performing Arts enrichment classes held at lunchtimes in music, drama and dance. There are also many opportunities to get involved in the production side of performances throughout the year. There are two compulsory units in the first year: • Performance Preparation • Planning for a Career in the Creative and Performing Arts You will also study a range of units chosen to support performance focused projects such as: • Musical Theatre Performance • Vocal Techniques (Acting) • Choreography • Dance Techniques & Performance • Ensemble Music Performance A range of teaching and learning styles is used during the course and a large proportion of the course is taught through practical performance activities. Formal lessons are combined with discussion, case studies, task- based learning, practical activities, student- led activities, video and ILT. Teaching resources and course material are available on the Academy of Performing Arts Blog, this material is very important as the course is the equivalent to two A Levels but with no exams; the workload is demanding and coursework requirements are intense at times. Individual support is available to all students via both our vigilant team of well qualified teaching staff. Please note this is a full-time course and can’t normally be combined with any other courses.
FURTHER INFORMATION
You need a minimum of five GCSEs at 9-4, including grade 4 in English Language or Maths. It is not necessary to have taken a Performing Arts subject at school. A willingness to develop an independent approach to taking direction and developing both practical and academic skills is most beneficial. If you love theatrical performance and are willing to work at all three skills committing your time, energy and creativity to your work, you will have a wonderful time on this course.
Students could take a degree in Performing Arts, Drama or Theatre Studies, and can go on to study either at drama school or university. Employment can be directly related to the skills developed in the course, leading to work as a performer, in theatre management or the broad range of production roles. However, the confidence, creative thinking and presentation skills students develop through RSL Creative and Performing Arts will also serve you well in a variety of other careers, for example: Arts Administration, Drama Therapy, Teaching/Workshop Co-ordination, Journalism, Advertising & Marketing, Business, Law, Marketing & Public Relations, Hospitality, Event Management and Sales.
One of the core units is an externally- assessed project-based timed assessment under controlled conditions. All other units are assessed as coursework; there are no exams, and you will receive feedback about your progress throughout the course. Evidence for assessment will be generated through a range of activities including your own performing arts blog that records all written work and can also include oral assessment, presentations, an assessment of practical competency and level of performance.
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Teamwork is an essential element of the course. Students need to be very reliable when it comes to both attendance and punctuality, they need to like working creatively in teams and enjoy sharing and experimenting with ideas.