Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
Y/504/7974
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
27 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know about backstage roles.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Identify backstage roles.
  • 1.2
    Describe ways in which different backstage roles support a performing arts production or performance.

2

Be able to work backstage safely.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Outline health and safety rules for backstage theatre work.
  • 2.2
    Demonstrate safe practice when working backstage.

3

Know specialist terminology relating to backstage work.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Give examples of backstage technical words and expressions, including their definitions.
  • 3.2
    State why it is important to use and understand specialist terminology when working backstage.

4

Be able to use technical skills backstage.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Apply technical skills to agreed backstage tasks relating to one of
    •stage properties and sets
    •wardrobe
    •lighting
    •sound and special effects.

5

Be able to assess own technical theatre skills.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    Describe which technical theatre skills they deployed effectively when carrying out backstage tasks.
  • 5.2
    Identify skills which need improving.