1. Understand characteristic components of a range of accents in spoken English.2. Apply accents in the delivery of a variety of English-language texts e.g. monologues, poems, scenes.
1. Be able to create a model box in presenting a set design. 2. Understand the factors that influence designing a set for a production.3. Be able to construct design plans.4. Be able to cost a full-size version of a set.
1. Understand own skills, knowledge and abilities in relation to a career in the performing arts industry. 2. Be able to use appropriate marketing/promotion techniques to market their own self/product.
1. Understand song styles in popular music. 2. Understand form in popular music.3. Understand subject matter in popular music.4. Understand the interaction between lyrical and musical devices in popular music.5. Be able to compose a popular music song.
1. Be able to work within the conventions of a specific subject2. Be able to demonstrate extensive subject specific knowledge3. Be able to construct sustained argument in an extended piece of work4. Be able to present work in form/s consistent with the conventions of the specific subject, including an appropriate form of academic citation
1. Be able to engage in the rehearsal process for a full production. 2. Be able to build designated character within the play.3. Be able to develop character voice and movement.4. Be able to demonstrate personal responsibility and professional attitude within the rehearsal framework.5. Be able to work creatively throughout the rehearsal period and the performance.6. Be able to perform the play effectively in front of an audience.7. Be able to evaluate personal process and development.
1. Understand melodic structure. 2. Understand modulation to a range of keys.3. Understand structure in music.4. Understand harmonic function in musical structure and melody.
1. Know how to use improvisation as a means of building focus and concentration. 2. Know how to use improvisation to explore a character. 3. Know how to use improvisation to explore scripted material.4. Know how to improvise performance in response to a range of stimuli.
1. Be able to demonstrate the diversity of performance work. 2. Understand the relationship between different performance disciplines.3. Understand how to create work for performance recognising the potential for collaboration and the integration of different skills.
1. Understand the roles and responsibilities of an event or stage management team.2. Understand risk management.3. Be able to use paperwork required to co-ordinate a production.4. Understand production schedules and requirements of each activity within the production period.5. Understand the processes of sourcing and hiring.
1. Be able to perform a chord progression using two hands.2. Be able to harmonise a melody.3. Be able to perform score reading from a vocal score.
1. Be able to improvise as a means of exploring naturalistic acting and character work.2. Be able to improvise as a means of exploring naturalistic acting in solo performance.3. Be able to act in 'character'.
1. Understand the theory and process of a lighting a production.2. Be able to set up a lighting system.3. Be able to effect changes within a rehearsal and production period4. Be able to illuminate a stage production.
1. Understand how to set up a basic lighting system.2. Be able to create a lighting scheme for a simple narrative or scene.3. Understand how to set up a basic sound system.4. Be able to create a soundscape for a simple narrative or scene.5. Know how to set up a basic projection system.6. Be able to create a video design for a simple narrative or scene.7. Know how to produce and run sound effects/music for a performance. 8. Be able to create appropriate documentation for lighting, sound and video designs.
1. Understand the safe use of the actor’s body in a physical warm up. 2. Understand movement principles and safe practices.3. Understand different approaches to movement.4. Be able to demonstrate physical awareness in performance.
1. Be able to demonstrate aural awareness and understanding of pitch, metrical, and rhythmic patterns in music.2. Be able to demonstrate aural awareness of harmony.3. Be able to translate aural sounds (metrical, rhythmic and pitch) into standard musical notation.4. Be able to sing at sight in a variety of keys/modes, metres and rhythmic characters.
1. Warm up the body in preparation for a non-text-based performance.2. Apply and demonstrate an understanding of the basic components of physical expression.3. Devise and rehearse a non-text-based piece.4. Perform a non-text-based piece.
1. Understand historical performance and its values.2. Understand how context influences the development of art forms.3. Understand the style of a performance genre.4. Understand how historical concepts impact upon contemporary performance.
1. Be able to draw on a range of learned skills to perform effectively. 2. Be able to maintain focus throughout performance.3. Be able to perform with authenticity.4. Be able to respond to critical evaluation of performance and apply feedback.5. Understand how to work professionally with a company.
1. Understand the industry management/union framework.2. Understand the key aspects of booking an event.3. Understand key aspects of publicising and promoting an event.4. Understand how a performing arts event is structured and financed.
1. Understand the implications of the Designs, Copyright and Patents Act 1988 and subsequent legislation. 2. Understand the types of contacts offered within the performing arts.3. Understand the structure of the performing arts industry.
1. Be able to develop the vocal and performance skills required to perform a classical text.2. Be able to realise a performance of a classical text in the style of its period.3. Be able to apply considered characterisation and storytelling through applied performance technique.
1. Understand the importance of developing one's approach to text work.2. Be able to rehearse scenes effectively.3. Understand the commitment–vocal, physical, emotional–required in the portrayal of a particular character when performing a scene from a play.4. Be able to reflect on own performance.
1. Understand health and safety measures relating to physical theatre. 2. Be able to demonstrate trust and co-operation in physical theatre performance.3. Be able to perform basic physical movements for physical theatre.4. Be able to choreograph simple physical performance sequences.5. Be able to demonstrate use of memory and production of sound effects and/or text to support physical theatre work.
1. Be able to play scales and arpeggios.2. Understand and play chords and chord sequences.3. Be able to harmonise melodies.
1. Be able to undertake the role of assistant stage manager. 2. Be able to create/source and maintain both rehearsal and performance props and furniture.3. Be able to organise prop tables for performance and recognise the different categories of props.4. Be able to organise and implement scene changes in rehearsal and during performance.
1. Be able to undertake the role of deputy stage manager. 2. Be able to create and maintain a Prompt copy during rehearsals for a full production.3. Be able to run a technical rehearsal and understand and act on what is expected.4. Be able to cue a show.5. Be able to create show reports.
1. Be able to anticipate and analyse how a listener understands a new piece at first hearing. 2. Be able to articulate the main areas of communication in a new piece.3. Be able to communicate the circumstances in which a composition has been conceived.
1. Know the specific requirements of acting to the camera.2. Be able to manage the intimacy demanded in screen acting.3. Be able to respond to the demands of a director.4. Know how to review own performance in response to feedback.
1. Be able to demonstrate solo performance skills of a variety of materials.2. Be able to interact with and lead accompanying musicians.3. Be able to make appropriate repertoire choices.
1. Understand social and historical influences on musical language and style.2. Understand political influences on musical style and content.
1. Be able to make appropriate repertoire choices.2. Be able to apply technical skills in performance.3. Be able to demonstrate solo performance skills in a variety of repertoire.
1. Understand the structure and style of effective song lyrics.2. Understand patterns of rhyme and rhythm in song lyrics.3. Create own song lyrics.
1. Be able to transpose music.2. Be able to use open and closed scores.3. Understand primary and secondary chords in a specific context.4. Understand elements of composition.
Signal flow and equipment setup
Live sound mixing techniques
Sound design and cue programming
Rehearsal process integration
Performance sound operation
Magic If and Given Circumstances
Emotion and Memory in Performance
Action, Objective, and Super-objective
Physical and Psychological Integration
The System's Evolution and Complexity
Textual interpretation
Dramatic form and structure
Social and historical context
Authorial intent and purpose
Theatrical conventions and devices
Critical analysis for performance
Scale and arpeggio proficiency
Technical exercise methodology
Stylistic interpretation
Sight-reading fluency
Performance practice routines
Expressive musical communication
Industry structure and stakeholders
Professional self-marketing
Legal frameworks and compliance
Audience engagement strategies
Vocal Warm-ups and Health
Breath Control and Support
Articulation and Diction
Pitch, Tone, and Resonance
Character Vocalisation
Projection and Dynamics
Verse Structure and Scansion
Sound and Sense Correlation
Vocal Dynamics and Colour
Managing Complex Syntax
Character Empathy and Intention
Brief deconstruction
Research and investigation
Idea generation and selection
Concept refinement
Production realisation
Critical reflection
Dramatic Forms and Conventions
Crafting Dramatic Speech
Stagecraft Fundamentals
Integrating Text and Performance
Script Development and Redrafting
1. Understand different acting methods.2. Know how to employ diverse approaches to acting.
1. Understand the need for preparation of the voice, body and mind for audition purposes. 2. Understand audition processes and requirements.3. Understand the criteria employed by audition panels.
1. Be able to write a melody for a musical instrument. 2. Be able to compose effectively in polyphonic texture.3. Understand tempo and time signatures in composing for instruments.4. Be able to create appropriate accompaniment for instruments.5. Be able to use chosen medium in a composition.6. Know how to use style and form in composition for instruments.
1. Be able to compose melody with effective word setting. 2. Be able to compose song/vocal lines effectively using different tonalities.3. Be able to compose harmony which supports the voice in an accompaniment.4. Be able to use performance directions in the interpretation of the text.5. Be able to use style and form in composition for the voice.6. Understand the processes of writing music for voice.
1. Be able to compose and develop melody. 2. Be able to write melodic lines with similar interval content to accompanying chordal texture.3. Be able to compose and develop rhythms in new music.4. Be able to create cross rhythms.5. Understand structure in new music