Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Professional
Diploma in
Performance
Contents
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Qualification at a glance 4
Qualification overview 6
Qualification purpose 6
Entry requirements 7
Induction 8
Planning the programme 8
Personal and professional development 9
Progression opportunities 9
Certification 9
Synoptic assessment 12
Grading 13
Unit grades 13
Using the grading grid 13
Awarding the final grade 14
Grading grid 30
Cover image:
Westminster Kingsway College. Photo by Liz Carrington
Professional Diploma in Performance
Level 4 specification
Qualifications
at a glance
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Professional Diploma in Performance
Level 4
*Centres can find full details of the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) funding arrangements
for the qualification on ‘the Hub’ Learning Aims search facility. Central Saint Martins students working in performance studio
Qualification
overview
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2.1 Qualification purpose What are the aims of the qualification? Students will develop their analytical skills
The UAL Level 4 Professional Diploma in The aims of this qualification are to enable through the exploration of their own practice
Performance has been designed to provide students to: and consider the impact of their artistic
students with the skills, knowledge and choices on the audience experience.
understanding necessary to progress into 1. D
evelop performance skills appropriate for This unit also considers the different ways
higher education or conservatoire training. entry into the creative industries in which significant practitioners have
The skills developed throughout the 2. D
efine artistic ambitions and professional imagined, theorised and produced
qualification may also support students progression opportunities performance throughout history, which
intending to progress directly into 3. B
uild up their professional practice and will enable students to consider and
employment in the creative industries. apply professional standards whilst working become aware of interweaving strands of
on creative projects questioning and conceptual development.
This qualification will provide students with 4. A
chieve a nationally recognised Level 4
an opportunity to stretch and refine their qualification Unit 3: Specialist Performance Project © Sonia Oderdra
practical skills levels whist defining their The focus of this final unit is for students There are no formal entry requirements or age
own personal interests and area of expertise. What will the qualification cover? to realise their professional performance restrictions for this qualification. UAL Awarding
The qualification is suitable for students who This qualification is made up of three ambitions by instigating, rehearsing and Body recommends that students have a
intend to pursue a career in the creative arts mandatory units. performing in a specialist performance minimum of:
to explore, develop and test their creativity project. Students will take control of their > 5 x GCSE grade 4 or grade C, including
within a qualification structure which is Unit 1: Applied Professional Practice own professional development and explore English and Maths, and
stimulating and demanding, and provides This unit introduces students to the realities a self-defined area of practice that will bring > one A level (or equivalent Level 3
a supportive transition into either higher-level of a professional working environment and together their applied professional practice qualification), preferably in a relevant
training or employment. will equip them with the necessary rehearsal and specialist performance techniques creative subject, but this is at the
etiquette and professional practice standards combined with their knowledge and discretion of the Centre.
The qualification is also appropriate for required within industry. Students will gain understanding to carry out a performance
students wishing to continue their education an understanding and appreciation of the project. This will involve students identifying International students are expected to
through applied learning, by locating learning demands placed upon the performer in the project objectives, clarifying and agreeing demonstrate that they have a good level
within a professional context in which they can (and outside) of the rehearsal room and the scope of the work, managing their time of written and spoken English with a
work alongside industry experts to gain first- they will start taking responsibility for their and resources to achieve a final outcome for recommended minimum IELTS (or equivalent)
hand experience of the sector. own professional development. a clearly identified audience. The precise form score of 5.0.
and content of the project will be dependent
This qualification is not time constrained, but Unit 2: Specialist Performance Technique upon the specialist skills developed by each While entry is at the discretion of the Centre,
will normally be completed over a 12-month In this unit, students will practically take part student. UAL Awarding Body expects Centres to
period full time, or 24 months part time. in a range of performance activities in order to recruit with integrity and on the basis of the
develop their performance technique. Students Students must Pass all three units in order student’s anticipated ability to successfully
will advance their technical competency skill to achieve the qualification. complete the requirements of the individual
levels across a range of performance styles units that make up the qualification. Students
and contextual periods, and apply the requisite 2.2 Entry requirements are expected to be aged 18 or above to
professional standards in both rehearsal and This qualification is designed to provide undertake this qualification. Whenever
performance. students with the opportunity to develop possible Centres should invite applicants
and enhance their performance skill levels to attend a personal interview or an audition,
in readiness for industry or higher level study. which will enable the interviewer(s) to assess
the applicant’s aptitude and potential to
benefit from the course.
2.3 Induction 2.4 Planning the programme > Have recent and relevant industry experience 2.6 Progression opportunities
Centres should provide students with an UAL Awarding Body supports innovative in the specific area they are delivering Students completing the UAL Level 4
induction, which ensures that: approaches to programme design and delivery > Have credible experience of teaching and/or Professional Diploma in Performance will
>A course handbook and any other within the broad context of the qualification providing training have the skills and understanding needed to
supporting material to facilitate effective aims and learning outcomes. The programme > Undertake activities that contribute to their progress to:
learning is provided can therefore be delivered in a variety of ways. continuing professional development (CPD)
>T imetabling arrangements are clarified > Have access to the physical resources Higher education – the qualification will
>A cademic tutorials systems are provided The three units focus on underpinning needed to support programme delivery and support students to develop a portfolio of
>L earning support needs are identified and processes and principles and deliberately the assessment of knowledge and skills, performance work, enabling them to progress
provided as appropriate avoid the specification of detailed contexts in which should be of industry standard. Where to higher education courses
>C ourse structures and assessment which delivery should occur. specific resources are required, these have
requirements are explained for internal been indicated in the unit specification. Further/conservatoire training – the
assessment and internal and external The intention of the qualification is to give qualification will support students to develop a
moderation students the opportunity to develop their Not every Centre delivering the qualification portfolio of work enabling them to progress to
>H ealth and safety regulations and performance skills. It is entirely feasible and will be expected to provide an identical conservatoire courses
procedures are explained desirable that delivery models will be designed programme, but they will be required to cover
to support the development of students who the same learning outcomes and ensure Employment/self-employment – students
begin the course with a clear understanding of coherent sequencing (patterns of teaching, completing this qualification may progress
the performance specialism in which they want learning and assessment that are continuous, directly into employment or self-employment
to work. Delivery will therefore meet the needs interactive and integrative), rather than a within the creative industries.
of each student and will occur in the context of fragmented approach.
the areas defined by the students’ practise. 2.7 Certification
2.5 Personal and professional development Upon completion this qualification, students
However, delivery should be coherent, The UAL Level 4 Professional Diploma in will achieve the following qualification
integrated and progressively focused on the Performance will provide students with certificate:
relationship between the development of opportunities to develop and utilise broad, > UAL Level 4 Professional Diploma in
students’ work and the choices they make. As transferable skills through encouraging Performance (603/3034/X)
the programme progresses, students must be an ethos of personal and professional
able to demonstrate achievement in learning development. Specifically, the programme
and observing, alongside practical experience, will allow students to demonstrate:
paralleled by an increasing ability to synthesise > Analysis
their experiences in preparation for the next > Communication
stages of their professional development. > Creative thinking
> Initiative
Centres planning to deliver these qualifications > Planning
should: > Practical competence
> Familiarise themselves with the unit > Problem solving
specification and support material before > Professional practice
designing a course programme, including > Performance
the Centre handbook, qualification structure, > Reflective learning
content, learning outcomes, assessment and > Research
quality assurance arrangements > Team-working
> Be occupationally competent and have
subject area knowledge. This knowledge
must be to the same level or higher than the
qualification being delivered
Student performers at UAL Emerge Festival 2017 © James Hopkirk
Assessment > Specifying where resource controls must The internal verifier provides the vital link
and moderation
take place and which resources should be between the assessors and the external
provided to all students moderator and acts as the Centre’s quality
> Detailing requirements on the amount and assurance agent. The following processes
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type of evidence required should take place to ensure that everyone
> Giving specific details on where and who assesses a particular unit in a Centre is
when direct supervision is required in the assessing to the same standards:
assessment
> Providing students with guidance on The internal verifier will:
collaboration, including where and when >L iaise with the tutors/assessors regarding
Assessment is the process for measuring a provide appropriate opportunities for the collaboration is permitted consistent record keeping, national
student’s skills, knowledge and understanding student to generate the evidence required standards and UAL Awarding Body
against the standards set in a qualification. to meet the learning outcomes. It is the In addition, they should: requirements, offering advice and guidance
responsibility of the centre to ensure that > Provide students with assessment guidance where necessary;
Assessment requirements: student-generated projects enable them to so that they know what they are being >E nsure tutors/assessors are appropriately
>U
nits 1 and 2 will be internally assessed and meet the learning outcomes. assessed on and what is expected of them. trained and supported;
verified > Provide details of where students can find >M onitor the standardisation of assessments
>U
nit 3 will be internally assessed, internally Centres may choose to launch assessment additional support if they need it through sampling internal assessment and
verified and externally moderated activities at any point during the delivery > Schedule regular opportunities for tutor and moderation decisions;
of the unit content. However, students peer review of work to date >E nsure all records are accurate and up to
3.1 Internal assessment must have a thorough understanding of the date and available, where necessary for
UAL Awarding Body requires each Centre to relevant unit content prior to commencing Work for internally assessed units should external moderation
develop assessments that are fit for purpose, the assessment. Consequently, centres be completed in the course of normal
appropriate for the method of assessment will need to ensure that they set up each curriculum time and supervised and graded It is recognised that different Centres use
chosen and consistent with the specification assessment in an effective way, and plan by the tutor/assessor. Some of the work, by different approaches and terminology specific
for the qualification. carefully to ensure that all unit content is its very nature, may be undertaken outside to their culture. The UAL Awarding Body
covered in a timely fashion. the centre, such as research, portfolio Centre Handbook outlines some examples
To help Centres set appropriate assessments, building etc. of good practice for the internal verification
UAL Awarding Body has provided the UAL Awarding Body must have quality of units. However, all Centres are required to
guidance below: oversight of all assessments to ensure that As with all centre assessed work, the tutor/ ensure that their methodologies are suitably
there is comparability and validity across all assessor must be confident that work robust.
3.1.1 Designing the assessment centres and that the assessment decisions submitted for assessment is the students’
Centres should develop and set their own made are fair, valid and reliable and free own. Students are free to revise and redraft 3.3 External moderation
assignments for the internally assessed from bias. work without tutor/assessor involvement External moderation is concerned solely with
units. It is essential that tutors/assessors before submitting the work for assessment. evaluating the validity of Centres’ assessment
are familiar with the indicative content, This is achieved through the process of decisions through the external moderation of
learning outcomes and grading grid, before external moderation, whereby trained The advice the tutor/assessor provides internally assessed, moderated and verified
designing the assignment. external moderators, moderate assessment prior to final submission should only enable work.
and grading decisions to ensure they are the student to take the initiative in making
Where a centre is devising an assignment, in line with the required standards. For amendments, rather than detailing which External moderators, in addition to moderating
they must ensure that: more information on moderation, please amendments should be made. Allowing assessments and grading decisions for
>T
hey are valid, reliable, fair and fit for see the External Moderation section of this the addition, amendment or removal of any externally moderated units, are required to
purpose specification work after it has been submitted for final ensure that the internal assessments for
>T
he content of the assignment is consistent assessment will constitute malpractice. internally assessed units are rigorous and
with the specification 3.1.2 Setting the assessment On completion of each unit, students must assessment decisions are fair, valid, reliable
>T
hey specify controls for the time, Centres may choose to assess each declare whether the work produced is their and free from bias.
resources, supervision and collaboration of unit through one continuous project or a own. Their declaration is made using the
all activities series of individual assignments. In both candidate authentication form, which must UAL Awarding Body’s external moderation
>T
he design of the assignment allows for instances, they must set the controls for the be counter-signed by the tutor/assessor of internal assessment is carried out at least
independent work and group work to be assessment including: subject to them being assured that the once a year to ensure that assessments and
authenticated as the individual’s own work > Giving a clear time frame including setting statement is valid. grading decisions are in line with the required
or individual contribution deadlines for each individual activity and the standards. External moderation is carried out
>T
hey build in a sufficient level of supervision overall assessment 3.2 Internal verification by external moderators who are appointed,
to ensure that they are able to authenticate > Suggesting appropriate resources, tools and Internal Verification provides the overview of trained and monitored by UAL Awarding Body.
the evidence produced by each student materials and signposting where these can the whole process of delivering, assessing and
>A
ll assignments and projects, whether be found internally moderating qualifications at a Centre For more information on the external
devised by the centre or the student, moderation process, please see the UAL
Awarding Body Centre Handbook
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Synoptic
assessment
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Synoptic assessment is a feature of this
qualification and requires students to use
an appropriate selection of their skills,
knowledge and understanding acquired
through all of the units that make up their
qualification, in an integrated way and
apply them to a key task or tasks.
© Alys Tomlinson
Grading
—
Unit achievement is based on a student’s 5.1 Unit grades 5.2 Using the grading grid 5.3 Awarding the final grade
ability to meet the learning outcomes. All units Centre assessors must judge the quality of The grading grid specifies the standard To achieve the Level 4 Professional Diploma
must be passed; there is no compensation student’s assessment evidence against the required by a student to achieve a Fail, in Performance, students must successfully
across units or learning outcomes. criteria in the grading grid to award a grade Pass, Merit or Distinction grade. Assessors demonstrate their achievement of all learning
of Fail, Pass, Merit or Distinction. must assess the work students submit for outcomes as detailed in this qualification
> Units 1 and 2 can be awarded a grade of assessment against the relevant criterion and specification
Pass or Fail Grades are given according to the highest its descriptors to make a judgement on a
> Unit 3 can be awarded a grade of Pass, standard for which the student is judged to student’s performance. The final grade for the UAL Level 4
Merit, Distinction or Fail have met all learning outcomes and criteria. Professional Diploma in Performance is
Therefore: The emphasis given to each criterion within determined entirely by the grade achieved
Students must successfully complete Units 1 the grid will vary depending on the Unit. in Unit 3.
and 2, before moving onto the final unit, Unit 3. > to achieve a Pass (P) grade, students must UAL Awarding Body has provided indicative
evidence all of the learning outcomes to the mapping of where each criterion relates to The final grade for this qualification is
The overall grade for the Level 4 Professional Pass standard each learning outcome in a unit. based on a structure of Fail, Pass,
Diploma in Performance is determined by the > to achieve a Merit (M), grade, students must Merit and Distinction.
student’s achievement in Unit 3 evidence all of the learning outcomes to the
Merit standard
> to achieve a Distinction (D), grade, students
must evidence all of the learning outcomes
to the Distinction standard
Platform Theatre Archive, Central Saint Martins 2015 Degree Show © Paul J Cochrane
Qualification
structure and
unit content
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6.1 Understanding the qualification structure and units 6.2 Qualification structure
This section provides details on the format of the unit specification: UAL Level 4 Professional Diploma in Performance
To be awarded the UAL Level 4 Professional Diploma in Performance
students must complete the following mandatory units:
Unit title The title provides a concise summary of the content of the course.
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) Guided learning hours (GLH) represents the hours students are being Unit title Level GLH TUT Assessed Grade
taught or instructed by – or otherwise participating in education or training
Unit 1: Applied Professional Practice 4 200 300 Internal Pass
under the immediate guidance or supervision of – a lecturer, supervisor,
tutor or other appropriate provider of education or training. This estimate Unit 2: Specialist Performance Practice 4 260 440 Internal Pass
includes the hours being assessed, if the assessment takes place under the Unit 3: Specialist Performance Project 4 260 460 Internal synoptic P/M/D
immediate guidance or supervision of a lecturer, supervisor, tutor or other
Total Qualification Time 720 1200
appropriate provider of education or training.
Total Qualification Time (TQT) Total Qualification Time (TQT) and Total Unit Time (TUT) represents an
Total Unit Time (TUT) estimate of the amount of time students will be required to undertake in 6.2 Qualification commentary
order to complete and demonstrate achievement of the qualification or unit. Students must achieve a minimum of
TQT/ TUT is comprised of the following – a Pass grade in all units to achieve the
(a) the number of hours assigned for Guided Learning, and full qualification. The final grade for this
(b) The number of hours assigned for self-directed learning. That is learning qualification is based solely on Unit 3.
which is not under the immediate guidance or supervision of – a lecturer,
supervisor, tutor or other appropriate provider of education or training. Course delivery uses a range of methods
Unit introduction A concise summary of the aim of the unit, telling students what they can and techniques to help students gain a
expect to learn and why the unit may be of interest to them. practical understanding of the requisite
Learning outcomes (LO) Learning outcomes state what students should know, understand or be able performance skills required within the
to do as a result of completing the qualification. creative industries.
Indicative Content Content defines the breadth and depth of learning for each unit. It is
Students will be exposed to a range of
expected that all the content will be delivered during the programme of
learning. It is not required to assess every aspect of the content, as students techniques, genres and processes relevant
will be expected to apply the knowledge, understanding and skills acquired to their projects and creative practice in order
through the learning process to the specifics of the assessment context. to define and support their artistic ambitions.
Industry standards are administered in each
Grading grid This is used to determine the grade achieved by students. Centres, students
unit to certify that students entering the
and UAL Awarding Body will be able to make judgements on performance
workplace are industry ready.
based on the information contained within the grid.
Students will advance their competency
skill levels and take ownership of their
own professional development.
Unit 1
Applied
Professional
Practice
Unit introduction
Learning outcomes
Level: 4 This unit introduces students to the realities
On successful completion of this unit the
GLH: 200 hours of a professional working environment and will
student will be able to:
equip them with the necessary rehearsal
TUT: 300 hours etiquette and professional practice standards
Credits: 30 1. Apply the relevant professional
required within industry. Students will gain an
Assessment: Internally assessed and internally standards and rehearsal etiquette
understanding and appreciation of the demands
within a professional work context
verified placed upon the performer in (and outside) of
Grade: Pass/Fail the rehearsal room and they will start taking
2. Solve practical challenges within the
Resources: Access to resources should include: responsibility for their own professional
working environment
development.
Rehearsal and Performance Spaces,
Specialist Equipment, IT Open 3. Identify and apply the skills and
Access, Study Support, and the specific training required for
professional progression in their
Library. chosen area of specialism
Unit 1
Indicative content
—
Applied
Professional
Practice
Indicative Content Assessment and evidence requirements Centres should adopt a delivery approach, Reading and resource list
This unit is designed to provide students with the skills, Students are able to demonstrate that the which supports the development of their The Centre will determine reading lists and
knowledge and understanding necessary to explore, enhance learning outcomes have been met in a variety particular learners. The aims and aspirations all other associated resources for this unit.
and sustain their professional development and determine of ways. However, it is likely that the following of all learners, including those with identified
a standard from which all other activities and learning will method would be the main form of evidence special educational needs, should be Learning outcomes and grading grid
develop. Students will gain an awareness of the professional generated: considered and appropriate support This unit is graded as Pass or Fail. Students
characteristics needed for a career in the creative industries in mechanisms put in place. must pass this unit and unit 2 before moving
order to commence planning their own career paths. > Professional Portfolio onto the final unit (Unit 3).
Assessment method
Delivery This unit is internally assessed and internally Evidence submitted by the student must
This unit runs in conjunction with Unit 2: verified against the unit learning outcomes be assessed and graded against the criteria
Specialist Performance Practice and together through a student’s assigned work and is listed below. To determine students’
they serve as a precursor to the students’ final subject to UAL Awarding Body’s external achievement for this unit, Centres should
specialist performance project. quality assurance. only assess a student’s evidence against
the Fail and Pass columns of the grading
Unit 1 and Unit 2 will provide students In planning the assessment opportunities, grid. UAL Awarding Body has provided an
with an opportunity to enter into a more the Centre should consider the guidance indication about where each criterion is
formal dialogue of personal interrogation in UAL Awarding Body Centre Handbook. likely to be evidenced against each learning
and diagnosis to identify ambitions within a outcome.
specific pathway, and to develop the requisite
professional knowledge and skills necessary
for progression within their chosen discipline.
Research Analysis Subject Problem Practical Performance Personal and Collaborative and/
The unit will be delivered through a series Knowledge Solving Skills Professional or Independent
Development Professional
of practical workshops and guest lectures
in order to enhance students’ understanding LO1 • • •
and application of professional practice and
development. Group critiques with peers and
LO2 • • • • •
tutors will promote reflective learning, along LO3 • • • • •
with group discussions where critical thinking
skills will be refined. Students will
LO4 • • • • •
be autonomous in their approach to their LO5 • •
learning and will be expected to conduct
independent research in order to develop
a sophisticated understanding of their
professional development. Facilities and
learning resources will be available for
students to access outside taught sessions.
© John Sturrock
Unit 2
Specialist
Performance
Practice
Unit introduction
Learning outcomes
Level: 4 In this unit, students will practically take part in a range
On successful completion of this unit the
GLH: 260 hours of performance activities in order to develop their
student will be able to:
performance technique. Students will advance their
TUT: 440 hours technical competency skill levels across a range of
Credits: 44 performance styles and contextual periods and apply
1. Understand and draw conclusions
Assessment: Internally assessed and internally from the contextual factors that
the requisite professional standards in both rehearsal
directly influence the creative process
verified and performance.
Grade: Pass/Fail 2. Define and modify performance
Resources: Access to resources should include: Students will develop their analytical skills through
choices through practical research
the exploration of their own practice and consider
Rehearsal and Performance Spaces, the impact of their artistic choices on the audience
and development to inform
Specialist Equipment, IT Open experience. The unit also considers the different ways
performance
Access, Study Support, and the in which significant practitioners have imagined,
3. Select and use appropriate specialist
Library. theorised and produced performance throughout
technical skills to realise the demands
history and students will consider and become aware
of a performance
of interweaving strands of questioning and conceptual
development.
4. Interpret and evaluate performance
methodologies from a diverse range
of critical perspectives
Unit 2
Indicative content
—
Specialist
Performance
Practice
Indicative Content Assessment and evidence requirements Reading and resource list
This unit carries students deeper into their respective specialist Students are able to demonstrate that the The Centre will determine reading lists and all
pathways by allowing them to develop and refine their learning outcomes have been met in a variety other associated resources for this unit.
technical performance skills levels by being placed directly of ways. However, it is likely that the following
within a professional working environment and acquiring the method would be the main form of evidence Learning outcomes and grading grid
discipline demanded by professional practice. generated: This unit is graded as Pass or Fail. Students
must pass this unit before moving onto the
The development of practical skills will be extensive and >P
erformance portfolio final unit (Unit 3).
variable, depending upon the context of the work undertaken
and the production team(s) the student is engaged with. The Delivery Evidence submitted by the student must be
student will develop their professional practice by working This unit runs in conjunction with Unit 1: assessed and graded against the criteria listed
within a range of styles, historical periods and creating works Applied Professional Practice, and together below. To determine students’ achievement
for distinct audiences. they serve as a precursor to the student’s final for this unit, Centres should only assess a
specialist performance project. Unit 1 and student’s evidence against the Fail and Pass
Unit 2 provide students with an opportunity columns of the grading grid. UAL Awarding
to enter into a more formal dialogue of Body has provided an indication about where
personal interrogation and diagnosis to identify each criterion is likely to be evidenced against
ambitions within a specific pathway, and each learning outcome.
to develop the requisite professional skills © John Sturrock
necessary for progression within their chosen
discipline.
This unit provides students with the necessary Research Analysis Subject Problem Practical Performance Personal and Collaborative and/
time and space to experiment and refine their Knowledge Solving Skills Professional or Independent
Development Professional
specialist performance skills. Lecturers will
provide a series of practical activities and will LO1 • • • • •
support students with on-going formative
advice and guidance.
LO2 • • • • • •
LO3 • • • • •
Assessment method
This unit is internally assessed and internally
LO4 • • • • • • • •
verified against the unit learning outcomes LO5 • • •
through a student’s assigned work and is
subject to UAL Awarding Body’s external
quality assurance.
Unit 3
Specialist
Performance
Project
Unit introduction
Learning outcomes
Level: 4 The focus of this final unit is for students to realise
On successful completion of this unit
GLH: 260 hours their professional performance ambitions by
the student will be able to:
instigating, rehearsing and performing in a specialist
TUT: 460 hours performance project.
Credits: 46 1. Use research to plan and develop
Assessment: Internally assessed, internally a specialist performance project
Students will take control of their own professional
verified and externally moderated development and explore a self-defined area of
2. Carry out practical work that exhibits
Grade: Pass/Merit/Distinction practice bringing together their applied professional
expertise in specialist technical
Resources: This is a self-defined specialist practice and specialist performance techniques
application
with their knowledge and understanding to carry
project and resources will therefore out a performance project. This will involve students
need to be individualised to satisfy identifying the project objectives, clarifying and
3. Manage themselves professionally
student requirements. and apply industry standards when
agreeing the scope of the work and managing their
working with others
time and resources to achieve a final outcome for
a clearly identified audience. The precise form and
4. Analyse the creative process
content of the project will be dependent upon the
identifying areas of success and
specialist skills developed by each student.
those for future improvement
Unit 3
Indicative content
—
Specialist
Performance
Project
Indicative content Assessment and evidence requirements Assessment method Learning outcomes and grading grid
The unit content will vary according to the specific demands Students are able to demonstrate that the This unit is internally assessed, internally This unit is graded as Pass, Merit or
of the student’s chosen project, which is derived from learning outcomes have been meet in a variety verified and externally moderated though Distinction and will determine the overall
consultations with lecturers. A continuous critical monitoring of ways. However, it is likely that the following a student’s portfolio of evidence against the grade for the qualification. The overall
of the project’s progress will remain central to students’ method would be the main form of evidence unit outcomes using the grading grid. The grade for the Level 4 Professional Diploma
successfully satisfying the demands of this unit; typical generated: unit is subject to UAL Awarding Body’s external in Performance is determined by the student’s
activities that students will be engaged with may include quality assurance. achievement in this unit.
rehearsals, workshops, research and development, planning, > Performance Portfolio – this includes
presentations, production meetings, drafts and/or ‘work in all supporting notes/project documentation In planning the assessment opportunities, Evidence submitted by the student must
progress’ and performance events. and may include annotated scripts, the Centre should consider the guidance be assessed and marked against the criteria
on-going evaluation, research, rehearsal in UAL Awarding Body Centre Handbook. listed below. A student who submits evidence
footage, blogs, website etc. that fails to meet the Pass standard will
Reading and resource list be referred. The student has one further
Delivery Reading lists and all other associated opportunity to redeem a referral by the
Students will be supported throughout the resources for this professional development submission of additional evidence within
project via regular rehearsals, tutorials and project will be determined by the student a timeframe agreed by the Centre and
production meetings with their tutor. Lecturers and self-defined in their project proposals. confirmed by UAL Awarding Body
will provide on-going formative support advice
and assistance concerning specialist skills,
professional standards, project strategies,
time management and technical issues.
Research Analysis Subject Problem Practical Performance Personal and Collaborative and/
Knowledge Solving Skills Professional or Independent
Development Professional
LO1 • • • • • •
LO2 • • • • •
LO3 • •
LO4 • • •
Grading
Grid
—
Achievement Achievement
4. Problem Solving Little or no engagement with seeking Sufficient exploration of alternative Decisive demonstration of initiative in effectively solving Decisive demonstration of initiative in effectively solving
Solve problems and adapt to unforeseen alternative approaches to solving ideas using established approaches problems, autonomously adapting to unforeseen problems, autonomously implementing creative solutions
challenges in the realisation of a problems to resolve practical and theoretical practical and theoretical challenges to achieve identified and adapting to unforeseen practical and theoretical
performance project problems goals. challenges to achieve identified goals.
5. Practical Skills Execution demonstrates poor use Practical skills are adequate to Practical skills facilitate confident and coherent Practical skills facilitate sophisticated and insightful
Skills to enable the execution of ideas of practical skills and very limited communicate ideas; technique applied communication of ideas; technique used consistently communication of ideas; full command of technique is
appropriate to the performance project command of technique appropriately in performance and accurately in performance evident in performance
6. Performance Ineffective use of performance Appropriate performance standards Sustained and effective performance standards have Performance unified with personal style and
Presenting and communicating creative standards in the production and are applied and shows awareness of been exploited showing considered awareness of communication is persuasive and compelling; it takes
ideas and individual artistic profile presentation of ideas in performance audience requirements and preferences context and audience full account of diverse audience needs and awareness of
own artistic identity
7. Personal and Professional Development Consistent lack of evidence of Evidence that reflection and planning Reflection and planning is self-directed, iterative and Takes full responsibility for own learning and
Management of learning through reflection, reflection or planning for learning have led to increased subject habitual development through iterative cycles of well-articulated
planning, self-direction, subject engagement engagement and commitment purposeful analysis and planning, supported by
and commitment No awareness of personal strengths Strengths have been successfully built on, weaknesses extensive evidence of impacts
and weaknesses in relation to task Developing an awareness of strengths have been mitigated
and weaknesses
8. Collaborative and/or Independent Collaborates reluctantly; struggles to Awareness of main standards required Aware of and able to meet most standards required Aware of and able to meet standards required
Professional Working standards produce work alone; has unrealistic of relevant profession. Able to work of relevant profession in simulated or real professional of relevant profession in simulated or real
demonstrates suitable behaviour for working view of professional life both collaboratively and independently situations. Productive when in a team or working alone professional situations. Highly productive and
in a professional context alone, or with others effective in teams and demonstrates a well-
and in diverse teams
rounded profile working alone
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