Foundation Diploma And Extended Diploma In Performing Arts .

PearsonBTEC Level 3 NationalFoundation Diploma and Extended Diploma inPerforming Arts PracticeSpecificationFirst teaching: September 2019Issue 1NO EXTERNAL ASSESSMENTS

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CONTENTSIntroduction To Btec National Qualifications For The Performing Arts Sector11 Qualification Purpose52 Structure11Assessment16Total Qualification Time17Grading In These Qualifications18Understanding Your Learning And Teaching Modules And Assessment Units19Learning And Teaching Modules And Assessment Units223 Planning Your Programme1434 Assessment Structure147Assessment Units148Making Valid Assessment Decisions1495 Administrative Arrangements153Introduction153Learner Registration And Entry153Access To Assessment154Administrative Arrangements For Assessment155Dealing With Malpractice156Additional Documents To Support Centre Administration1576 Quality Assurance1597 Understanding The Qualification Grade1638 Resources And Support173Support For Setting Up Your Course And Preparing To Teach173Support For Assessment175Training And Support From Pearson176Appendix 1: G lossary Of Terms Used For Internally-Assessed LearningAnd Teaching Modules178

INTRODUCTION TO BTEC NATIONALQUALIFICATIONS FOR THE PERFORMINGARTS SECTORWelcome to your new specification for thePearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in PerformingArts Practice. This specification brings youthe best of the BTEC tradition of developingindependent, vocationally aware learnerswith the right balance between teaching/learning and formal assessment. It has beendesigned around the teaching approachesthat are widely used in centres. It ensures thatthere is a simpler, better fit between theseapproaches and the structure of assessment.The specification supports a curriculumwhere learners are encouraged to continuallyrevisit their approaches to making andunderstanding performing arts, refiningtheir skills, adding complexity and exploringnew contexts. At the same time assessmentrequirements are clearly delineated, thisensures that all learners are being consistentlymeasured to national standards, facilitatingprogression to university and to employmentin the performing arts industry.Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma/Extended Diploma in Performing Arts PracticeSpecification – Issue 1 – August 2020 Pearson Education Limited 20201

KEY FEATURESThese are the key features of thisspecification model: five pathways available for learners to focuson general performing arts, acting, dance,musical theatre or the circus all content in each pathway is mandatory content is defined in large blocks – calledlearning and teaching modules all assessment is of substantial size andlinked to clear assessment objectivesMANDATORY CONTENTLearners need to have access to teachingand learning approaches that challenge themto deepen and refine their skills over time.This approach is supported by the definitionof mandatory content for all learners,which addresses: development of performing arts skills management of projects self-analysis and reflection appreciation of the performing artsindustry and their future role in it the ability to present themselves and theirachievements effectively.Within the scope of the defined content, youwill be able to provide for learners’ interests inrelation to projects that are relevant locally.The definition of a single set of mandatorycontent within each pathway allows forthe simple and consistent presentation ofrequirements so that you will have work ofa greater depth and standard to assess.It also reduces the potential for overlapbetween units so that similar skills are notover-assessed2LEARNING AND TEACHINGMODULESThe specification is divided into a number oflarge learning and teaching modules. Thisallows content themes to be taught togetherand revisited, to ensure that learners areintegrating their learning and developing theirskills holistically and iteratively. The content foreach learning and teaching module is relatedto a number of assessment units, which maydraw broadly on the content themes in thedefined evidence.For internal assessment units, these learningand teaching modules allow you to uselarge-scale projects easily, as the basis forgenerating evidence for assessment.ASSESSMENT UNITSThe assessment units allow you to assesslearners using the established grades of Pass,Merit and Distinction, which in turn provide foroverall qualification grading on the establishedscale for BTEC Nationals.There are clear links from the learning andteaching modules to the assessment units,each of which is graded against definedcriteria to ensure national standards.The assessment units are equally weighted ineach learning and teaching module.Internal assessment focuses on defining aclear hierarchy of achievement against specificassessment requirements.Each assessment unit has simple, clearevidence and assessment rules, and all termsare used consistently and defined explicitlyacross the assessment units.Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma/Extended Diploma in Performing Arts PracticeSpecification – Issue 1 – August 2020 Pearson Education Limited 2020

QUALIFICATIONS IN THESECTORThese are the qualifications that weprovide for the broader performingarts sector:For learners seeking to developskills related to performing arts andprogression to a range of highereducation courses and job roles relatedto a particular sector, the suitablequalifications are included in thisspecification and are:QUALITY ASSURANCEQuality assurance processes follow welldefined BTEC approaches designed to supportyou simply and effectively. We have refinedour approach to supporting these uniquecreative qualifications to take account of thelarger learning and teaching module structureand we will provide all centres with dedicatedsupport each year. P earson BTEC Level 3 NationalFoundation Diploma in PerformingArts Practice (540 GLH) (603/4668/1) Pearson BTEC Level 3 NationalExtended Diploma in Performing ArtsPractice (1080 GLH) (603/4669/3).The second year of the Extended Diplomacontains two large projects with interrelatedskills that are all required for progression.These qualifications have been designed toflexibly meet the needs of learners and donot include external assessment. As which,they are not recognised as qualifications forperformance tables.Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma/Extended Diploma in Performing Arts PracticeSpecification – Issue 1 – August 2020 Pearson Education Limited 20203

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1QUALIFICATIONPURPOSEIn this section, you will find information on the purposes of the following qualifications: the Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Performing Arts Practice the Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Performing Arts Practice.We publish a full ‘Statement of Purpose’ foreach qualification on our website. Thesestatements are designed to guide youand potential learners to make the mostappropriate choice on the size of qualificationthat is suitable at recruitment.These qualifications have been designedto provide post 16 learners with the skills,knowledge and understanding necessaryto progress into higher education, trainingor employment in the industry. The largequalification sizes are designed specificallyfor progression and providing a substantialportfolio as an outcome of undertakingsignificant projects.The structure of the qualifications is in keepingwith current industry practice and universityteaching and assessment methodology.The completion of an extensive portfolioshowcasing learners’ skills and knowledge willprepare them for progression. Minimising thenumber of assessment units allows for largescale projects and provides a holistic learningexperience, which enables a diagnosticprocess balancing development of skills andpersonal growth and intentions.The breadth of study in each qualificationprovides learners with opportunitiesto consider their practice in context ofprofessional practice with work from inceptionof ideas to completion. The assessmentenables valuable skills such as analysis,planning, organisation and critical thinking tobe demonstrated in the context of developingpractical outcomes.Inclusivity is a key objective of thesequalifications. Assessments do not prescribethe types of evidence required, allowingeach learner to access the full range ofachievement using the methods of workingbest suited to them. Core technical skillsdevelopment covering all practices have beencombined into shared mandatory units, whichmeans that all learners will demonstrate thelevel of their skills through the same unitsregardless of individual accessibility needs,enhancing inclusivity and parity of assessment.Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma/Extended Diploma in Performing Arts PracticeSpecification – Issue 1 – August 2020 Pearson Education Limited 20205