Speech and Drama

Assessment

Assessment is specifically designed to fit the purpose and objective of the qualification. It includes a range of assessment types and styles suited to vocational qualifications in the sector. There are three main forms of assessment: external, internal, and synoptic. The styles of external assessment used for qualifications are: ▪ Examinations–all learners take the same assessment at the same time. ▪ Normally with a written outcome set of tasks learners take the assessment during a defined window and demonstrate understanding through the completion of a vocational task. Unit 1 Investigating Practitioners’ Work Research–critical analysis and extended writing skills that aim to support students ’progress to higher education. As possible performing arts practitioners, students will gain a good understanding of the work of influential practitioners to inform their work and practice. Unit 2 Developing Skills and Techniques for Live Performance An induction into the performing arts – where students will develop the appropriate skills and techniques in various performance disciplines such as acting, dance, musical theatre, and physical theatre. Unit 3 Group performance Students will develop the essential skills for the performing arts. You will develop physical techniques, as well as wider transferable skills such as being able to work collaboratively, personal management and organization (rehearsals, time management), being able to give and take direction, confidence in front of an audience, problem-solving, and teamwork students will understand different audiences in different environments and will learn to adapt performance to engage the target audience.