Cambridge OCR
Level 3
QN: 601/0248/2
Curriculum Active
Cambridge OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Performing Arts
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Cambridge OCR. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 4440 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Cambridge OCR
Syllabus Units
73 Units
Guided Hours
4440 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Arranging Music
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know arranging techniques through the study of musical arrangements of others
- Be able to arrange music for different groups and resources
- Be able to manipulate elements of music to produce musical arrangements
- Be able to create scores and parts of arrangements for different instruments/voices
2
Auditions for Actors
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to select suitable audition material
- Be able to relate vocal and physical performance technique to character and style
- Be able to use vocal and physical technique in performance
3
Backline Technical Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the design and construction basics of backline instruments
- Be able to set up and maintain backline instruments and equipment
- Know technical roles and commercial practice
- Know Health and Safety practice for the backline technician
4
Choreographing Dance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of choreographing dances
- Know how to create dance for a specific event
- Be able to choreograph dance in more than one style
- Be able to make dance for performance
5
Classical Music in Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how classical music developed
- Know how to create programme notes
- Be able to perform classical music as a soloist
- Be able to perform classical music as part of an ensemble
6
Classical Theatre Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the social, historical and cultural background of classical roles
- Be able to explore the performance styles of classical texts
- Be able to rehearse creatively and responsibly
- Be able to perform classical texts
7
Community arts project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand community arts projects
- Know how to develop a community arts project
- Be able to take part in a community arts project
- Evaluate a community arts project
8
Composing Music
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to originate compositional ideas
- Know how to extend
- develop and manipulate musical material
- Be able to appreciate the role and importance of the structural elements of composition
- Be able to present a portfolio of compositions in an appropriate format
9
Contemporary performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know characteristics of contemporary performance
- Be able to make contemporary performances
- Understand contemporary performance
10
Contemporary Songwriting Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how, in a range of contexts, different songwriters construct songs
- Be able to write or adapt material for use as effective lyrics
- Be able to compose music for lyrics to create effective songs
- Be able to produce a portfolio of original songs showing a range of genres and styles
11
Contemporary Theatre Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to research contemporary texts
- Be able to interpret and realise contemporary texts
- Be able to rehearse contemporary texts for performance
- Be able to perform contemporary texts
12
Dance Appreciation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to apply a system of analysis to dance works
- Know how to interpret and evaluate dance works
- Be able to learn and re
- produce extracts from dance works
- Be able to use the professional repertory to create own dances
13
Dance Improvisation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to apply improvisational methods and structures
- Be able to explore different stimuli
- Be able to use performance skills in improvisation
- Understand the effectiveness of improvisation
14
Dance in the community
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to develop a community dance project
- Understand how groups are managed in a community dance context
- Know what skills and techniques will be appropriate in community dance projects
- Be able to evaluate a community dance project
15
Dance Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to participate effectively in practical dance workshops and rehearsals
- Be able to perform dances demonstrating application of physical and interpretative skills
- Be able to perform dances demonstrating the application of appropriate stylistic qualities
- Understand how to improve dance for performance through evaluation and review
16
Designing Costumes for Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to develop costume design ideas
- Be able to communicate costume design ideas
- Be able to manage the costume construction process
- Be able to fulfil the roles and responsibilities of a costume designer.
17
Developing Classical Ballet Technique
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use classical ballet technique in practical work
- Know the main elements of classical ballet terminology
- Be able to create combinations of movement using classical ballet technique
- Be able to perform combinations and sequences using classical ballet techniques
18
Developing Contemporary Dance Technique
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to demonstrate contemporary technique in classes
- Be able to improve physical and interpretative skills
- Be able to absorb and re
- produce sequences of movement in class
- Understand individual technical progress
19
Developing Physical Theatre
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key influences in physical theatre
- Be able to develop skills and techniques associated with physical theatre
- Be able to select
- develop and refine materials
20
Developing teaching skills in dance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Create a teaching plan outlining lesson objectives, Instruct a dance class
- Recognise and value prior knowledge and skills
- Respond to performance of participants
21
Developing Voice for the Actor
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the principles of voice production and vocal health
- Be able to participate in and contribute to voice classes
- Be able to demonstrate vocal technique in performance
22
Devising Plays
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to use stimulus material
- Know how to develop and shape ideas
- Be able to rehearse for a devised performance
- Be able to perform devised drama
23
Drama Improvisation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use the skills of improvisation
- Be able to use and develop improvisation
- Be able to perform in improvised drama
24
Exploring Contact Improvisation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to demonstrate awareness of movement flow and underpinning principles of contact
- Be able to explore contact with stimuli and with other dancers
- Be able to improvise using the dynamics in performance
25
Exploring dance practitioners
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the work of historical and contemporary dance practitioners
- Be able to work in the style of dance practitioners
- Understand how dance performance can be influenced by the work of other artistic practitioners
26
Exploring theatre practitioners
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the work of historical and contemporary theatre practitioners
- Be able to work in the style of theatre practitioners
- Understand how theatre performance can be influenced by the work of practitioners
27
Historical Context of Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the historical context of performance material
- Know how to contextualise current practical work
- Be able to presnt and evaluate research findings
28
Improvising Music
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the stylistic elements of improvisation across a range of musical genres
- Be able to develop instrumental or vocal techniques appropriate for improvisation in contrasting styles
- Be able to improvise music in response to a stimulus in contrasting styles
- Be able to improvise music responding to other musicians
29
International Dance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the history and context of different genres of international dance
- Be able to re
- produce key features of different genres of international dance
- Be able to perform combinations within the international dance genre
30
Jazz Dance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to demonstrate the relationship between jazz dance and music
- Be able to demonstrate key features of Jazz Dance styles
- Be able to perform combinations within the Jazz style
31
Live Music Workshop
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to interpret ideas for performance material
- Know how to apply ideas creatively
- Be able to take part in workshop performances
- Be able to evaluate the workshop process in light of performance.
32
Make-up for Performers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify different types and techniques of make-up
- Be able to prepare the skin for make-up using suitable products
- Be able to interpret make-up designs and character analysis in the application of make-up
- Be able to ensure that make-up is applied with attention to safe and effective skincare
33
Mask Making in the Performing Arts
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to collate research findings
- Be able to generate design ideas
- Know how to use materials, construction and decorative techniques
- Be able to construct masks from designs.
34
Modern Music in Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how Modern Music Developed
- Know how to create programme notes for a concert
- Be able to perform Modern music as a soloist
- Be able to perform Modern music as part of an ensemble
35
Music and Sound for the Moving Image
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the components of a musical project based on a moving image
- Be able to produce music for a project based on a moving image
- Be able to produce non-musical sonic elements for a project based on a moving image
- Be able to deliver the project in appropriate formats
36
Music in the Community
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the context and purpose of community music-making including practitioners and organisations
- Be able to lead practical music-making activities
- Be able to plan and participate in a community music-making project for a specific community group and/or venue
- Know how to monitor and evaluate a community music-making project
37
Music Production Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand manufacturers’ specifications for a range of audio recording equipment
- Be able to set up the equipment required for a recording session
- Be able to capture audio sources using multitrack recording techniques
- Be able to mix multitrack recordings
38
Music Technology in Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how music technology can be used in performance
- Know the historical context of electronic music performance
- Be able to use music technology in performance
- Be able to perform with related art forms using music technology
39
Music Theory and Harmony
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to notate pitch, rhythm and harmony using staff notation
- Be able to notate music, showing dynamics, tempo and expression
- Be able to harmonise melodies using chords
- be able to transpose melody and harmony to various keys
40
Musical Theatre Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand a role or roles in a musical theatre work
- Be able to apply the appropriate performance skills
- Be able to rehearse for a role in a musical
- Be able to perform a role in a musical
41
Performance Workshop
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to interpret ideas for performance material
- Be able to apply ideas creatively
- Be able to take part in workshop performances
- Understand the workshop process in light of performance
42
Performing Arts Business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand employment opportunities and requirements in the performing arts sector
- Know different types of organisations in the performing arts sector
- Be able to manage financial controls for a performing arts event
43
Performing repertoire
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the defining features of a repertoire
- Be able to develop skills required for a repertoire
- Be able to perform from a repertoire
44
Performing with Masks
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the mask as a performance instrument
- Be able to develop mask acting techniques in practical workshops and rehearsals
- Be able to create and perform mask drama
- Understand the effectiveness of mask performance
45
Planning and Delivering a Music Product
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to plan and set up recording sessions that encompass a variety of techniques
- Be able to undertake a range of roles in the recording and production of contrasting multi-track material
- Be able to complete effective stereo mixes of the multi-track recordings
- Be able to edit and master the material
- Be able to produce financial records
- Know the related roles and relationships across the industry
- Understand how to review the process at its conclusion
46
Professional practice in Performing Arts
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the current professional environment
- Be able to produce strategies for sustaining a freelance career
- Understand legal and contractual frameworks
47
Props Making
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use research to inform the design and creation of a prop.
- Be able to use prop construction methods and materials
- Be able to interpret design plans when constructing a prop
- Be able to create a prop for performance
48
Researching current issues in Performing Arts.
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to apply a research methodology
- Know issues currently affecting the Performing Arts Industry
- Be able to edit and synthesise research data
- Be able to communicate findings
49
Script Writing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand styles and forms of writing for performance
- Be able to research and explore different writing forms and topics
- Be able to present ideas in a written format appropriate to performance medium that can be interpreted by others
- Understand the effectiveness of script writing
50
Sequencing Systems and Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to set up a computer and peripheral MIDI hardware safely
- Be able to realise musical ideas using MIDI sequencing skills
- Be able to realise musical ideas using audio sequencing skills
- Understand the terminology associated with music sequencing techniques
51
Set construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the properties of set construction materials
- Know set construction techniques
- Be able to apply materials and construction techniques
- Be able to function safely and effectively as part of a set construction team
52
Singing Techniques and Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how vocal exercises can contribute to the development and maintenance of vocal technique
- Be able to follow a regular practice routine
- Be able to realise a vocal line presented using staff notation
- Be able to perform an individual line within an ensemble
- Be able to design and perform a programme of songs as a soloist
53
Skills development in Performing Arts
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce a skills development plan
- Develop existing and new skills
- Evaluate skills development
54
Special Effects Make-up
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify the special effects make-up requirements of a production
- Be able to experiment with different special effects
- Be able to produce designs and plans for special effects make-up
- Be able to realise special effects make-up on performers
55
Stage Costume Making
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use costume construction skills
- Know how to select appropriate materials for costume construction
- Be able to realise a costume design for public performance.
56
Stage Design for Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to develop set designs
- Be able to present set design ideas
- Be able to manage the set construction process
57
Stage Lighting Design
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know lighting design practices
- Be able to apply design skills in a variety of 2D and 3D forms
- Be able to undertake the role of lighting designer during the preparatory and rehearsal phases
- Be able to manage the plotting session, technical and dress rehearsals
58
Stage Lighting Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to use a portfolio of reference material
- Be able to rig equipment safely
- Understand the use of colour in a performance context
- Be able to focus and control luminaires
- Be able to operate lighting controls
59
Stage Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the responsibilities of a stage manager during the production process
- Be able to create and use appropriate production and performance documentation
- Be able to undertake the responsibilities of a stage manager during performance
- Be able to take responsibility for the implementation and observation of safe working practices.
60
Stage Model Making
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to use technical model-making skills
- Know how to select and use appropriate model-making materials.
- Be able to construct a scale set design in a scale model box
- Be able to use decorative finishes on the scale model box.
61
Stage Sound Design
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the components of existing stage sound designs
- Be able to undertake the role of sound designer within the production process
- Be able to apply advanced studio techniques to a range of production genres
- Be able to operate sound equipment for performance
62
Stage Sound Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to evaluate the acoustic properties of a performance venue
- Be able to demonstrate skills in recording techniques and associated technology
- Be able to provide sound for performance
63
Storytelling as Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to research source material for a story
- Be able to create stories
- Be able to use storytelling techniques
- Be able to tell stories to selected audiences.
64
Studying Music from Around the World
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the role of music in different cultures
- Know the musical features of a range of world music traditions
- Know some of the ways in which elements of world music have been used in western music
- Be able to carry out a world music project
65
Tap Dance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to show the relationship between music, accompaniment and tap dancing
- Be able to perform competently the key features of tap dancing
- Be able to perform studies and combinations within the style of tap dancing
66
The Healthy Performer
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the structure and function of the human body
- Be able to apply principles of fitness training and safe practice
- Know why injuries occur and how to treat them
- Know the importance of a balanced diet
67
The Performance of Mime
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the history and key practitioners of mime
- Be able to develop mime skills and techniques
- Be able to create and rehearse mime performances
- Be able to perform in mime acts
68
The Practice of Directing for Theatre
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare a script for production
- Be able to plan the necessary processes for a production
- Be able to conduct a rehearsal process
69
The Sound and Music Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the sound and music industries and how they relate to the broader entertainment industry
- know the professional roles within a chosen area of the music industry
- Be able to create a business plan for a product or service
- Know the importance of royalties in the sound and music industry
70
Theatre Front-of-House Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know FOH procedures and roles
- Be able to devise customer care guidelines
- Know current legislation forthe theatre
- Be able to undertake roles within a FOH team.
71
Theatre in Education
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to research and select suitable ideas for a TIE project
- Be able to develop an educational performance project
- Be able to contribute to the realisation of a TIE project.
72
Urban Dance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to perform the key features of urban dance
- Understand the relationships between music and urban dance
- Be able to demonstrate the application of physical and interpretative skills in performance
73
Working as a session musician
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how recording sessions work
- Be able to identify roles and responsibilities in the recording industry
- Know the range of competencies necessary to be a session musician
- Be able to produce strategies for gaining work as a session musician
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/0248/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Cambridge OCR
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2013