OCNLR
Level 2
QN: 603/2734/0
Curriculum Active
OCNLR Level 2 Extended Certificate in Performing Arts
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OCNLR. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1218 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
OCNLR
Syllabus Units
39 Units
Guided Hours
1218 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Acting Methodologies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know different methodologies of acting.
- Be able to employ diverse approaches to acting.
- Understand the changing functions of an actor’s relationship with an audience.
2
Acting Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use acting skills in practical activities.
- Be able to develop a character for an acting role.
- Be able to use acting skills in a performance.
- Be able to demonstrate a positive approach through participation in practical activities.
3
Acting: Naturalism
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concept of naturalistic acting in terms of solo work.2.
- Understand the concept of ‘self’ in creating a character.
4
Audition Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the need for preparation of the voice, body and mind for audition purposes.
- Understand audition processes and requirements.
- Be able to perform a monologue to an audition panel.
5
Developing Career Opportunities in Performing Arts
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about own skills and jobs in performing arts.2.
- Know how to promote own self or a product.
6
Devising Drama
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to devise scenes with reference to character, situation and story.
- Be able to devise scenes with structure, style and angle.
- Be able to engage with character and situation when devising.
- Be able to demonstrate technical acting skills when devising.
- Be able to review own devising drama work.
7
Exploring Hair, Wigs, Make-up and Prosthetics for Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the creative and professional context of the role.2.
- Understand and apply safe and professional working practices.3.
- Understand design and planning principles.4.
- Be able to use simple practical techniques.5.
- Understand performance and professional behaviours.
8
Extended Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan a simple project.2.
- Be able to find and use information.3.
- Be able to write or make a project.4.
- Be able to show the project and say where the information came from.
9
Introduction to Costume Support for Stage and Screen
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of a costume technician within a production environment.
- Understand safe and sustainable working practices.3.
- Be able to use basic practical costume-related skills.4.
- Understand costume documentation and communication.
10
Introduction to Digital Content Creation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the purpose and scope of content creation.2.
- Understand how to plan content for a defined audience.3.
- Be able to create written and visual content.4.
- Understand how to evaluate the effectiveness of content.
11
Introduction to Props for Performance and Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the role and responsibilities of a props technician.2.
- Understand how to plan and prepare props.3.
- Be able to support simple set dressing activities.4.
- Understand safe working practices in a props environment.5.
- Be able to reflect on professional behaviours and team
12
Introduction to Scenic Art for Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the role of the scenic artist in performance production.2.
- Understand key concepts in scenic art and design.3.
- Be able to apply scenic art techniques.4.
- Understand safe and responsible working practices.5.
- Reflect on own practice and progression opportunities.
13
Introduction to Scenic Automation for Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the purpose and role of scenic automation in performance.2.
- Understand key principles of safe working with automation equipment.3.
- Know how automation systems are planned, used and maintained.4.
- Be able to participate in an automation-related task.5.
- Understand sustainability and professional development in scenic automation.
14
Introduction to Scenic Construction for Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the role and responsibilities of a scenic construction technician.2.
- Understand design interpretation and planning.3.
- Be able to carry out scenic construction tasks.4.
- Understand safe and sustainable workshop practices.5.
- Be able to reflect on professional behaviours and development.
15
Introduction to Technical Production for the Creative Industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the role of a production technician in creative industries.2.
- Understand safe and sustainable working practices.3.
- Know basic technical systems used in production.4.
- Be able to carry out a technical production task.5.
- Reflect on own learning and progression opportunities.
16
Learning in a Group
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the benefits and challenges of working in a group.2.
- Understand group goals and roles.3.
- Be able to participate in group learning activities.4.
- Understand how a group develops.5.
- Be able to review own participation in a group.
17
Movement: Individual
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand principles of release, relaxation, posture and alignment.2.
- Understand the principle of a basic workout.3.
- Be able to demonstrate understanding of body rhythm and mechanics.4.
- Understand the potential of expressive movement.5.
- Understand the discipline required in warming-up the body as part of a committed attitude to performing.6.
- Understand the principle of the neutral body.
18
Oral Storytelling for Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to research and select stories for oral storytelling.
- Be able to use techniques for memorising stories for oral storytelling.
- Be able to develop a style of storytelling through rehearsal and reflection.
- Be able to perform oral storytelling for an audience.
- Be able to review own storytelling performance.
19
Performance Improvisation Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know health and safety relating to performance.
- Be able to develop ideas for performance.
- Be able to use improvisation as a means of exploration.
- Know how to use improvisation to explore material.
- Be able to reflect on own performance.
20
Performance Planning Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to move to a structured and effective realisation of script/text.
- Understand the importance of forecasting and planning.
- Be able to review own skills.
21
Performing Arts: Performing Rights, Copyrights and Contracts
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand basic copyright and rights issues in performing arts.2.
- Understand types of contracts in the performing arts.3.
- Know about the performing arts industry.
22
Performing Physical Theatre
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand health and safety measures relating to physical theatre.
- Be able to engage safely in physical theatre.
- Be able to demonstrate movements for physical theatre.
- Be able to choreograph simple physical performance sequences.
- Be able to receive
- respond to and give feedback on performance.
- Be able to reflect on own performance.
23
Performing Text
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to interpret and analyse text.
- Understand and apply the text as performance material.
- Be able to implement vocal strategies for the effective performance of text.
24
Reading and Comprehension of Texts
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand a variety of different texts.
- Understand the purpose and content of texts.
- Understand authors' intentions.
- Understand social context and use of language.
25
Reading Strategies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose of a range of texts
- Be able to read critically to evaluate information and ideas
- Be able to use reading strategies depending on purpose
- Be able to use organisational features and systems to locate texts and information
- Understand vocabulary associated with different types of text
26
Rehearsal Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the purpose of rehearsing.
- Be able to plan a rehearsal.
- Be able to use rehearsal techniques.
- Be able to review the rehearsal process.
27
Scene Rehearsal to Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the meaning of the scene and its place in the text as a whole.2.
- Understand the importance of developing own approach to text
- Be able to rehearse scenes effectively.4.
- Understand roles and tasks that form the process of rehearsal.5.
- Understand the commitment required in the performance of a scene from a play.
28
Scriptwriting Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan a scriptwriting project.2.
- Be able to develop characters and dialogue.3.
- Be able to write a short script.4.
- Be able to edit and refine the script
- Be able to reflect on own scriptwriting process.
29
Set Design
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the different roles within a design team.
- Understand scale and its usage in set designs.
- Understand the creation and importance of a model box and its usage in presenting a design.
- Understand the factors that influence designing a set for a production.
- Understand how to construct a scale model of a set and design plans.
- Be able to cost a full size version of a set.
30
Speaking And Listening Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to communicate with others.
- Be able to present information to others.
- Be able to obtain information from others.
- Be able to engage in discussion.
31
Stanislavskian Methodology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand some of the principles of Stanislavski’s system.2.
- Be able to use Stanislavskian exercises to create character.3.
- Understand some of the complexities of Stanislavski’s system.
32
Studying a Play
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to understand a play.2.
- Understand how a play is written and performed.3.
- Understand the background of a play.
33
Technical Skills for Performance in the Arts
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the relevant health and safety measures required for performance in the arts.
- Be able to contribute to the process of creating a performance (drama, music, dance).
- Be able to use technical skills required for performance through rehearsal.
- Be able to contribute to performance.
- Be able to reflect on own performance.
34
Voice Technique
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of relaxation to voice work.2.
- Be able to use the breath to facilitate and support their vocal work.3.
- Understand the role of resonators in voice work.4.
- Understand the use of articulation in voice work.5.
- Be able to relate the size of the voice to the demands of the space.
35
Voice: Performance Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to improve own vocal performance.2.
- Be able to demonstrate diction and articulation.3.
- Be able to demonstrate resonance in chest, head, nose, mouth and throat.4.
- Be able to display vocal confidence and smoothness of onset in delivering text.5.
- Be able to lead peers in a vocal warm-up.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/2734/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OCNLR
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Dec 2017