Working in the Performing Arts

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1. — Know different types of organisations in the performing arts industry.

Assessment Criteria

• 1.1
  Describe different types of performing arts organisations and their functions.
  
• 1.2
  Explain how different types of performing arts organisations relate to other areas of the performing arts industry.
  

2. — Know job roles in the performing arts industry.

Assessment Criteria

• 2.1
  Describe different job roles from the performance area of the performing arts industry.
  
• 2.2
  Describe different job roles from other areas of the performing arts industry, for example in arts administration or production.
  
• 2.3
  Explain the relationship between performance and non-performance job roles in different areas of the performing arts industry.
  

3. — Know the career and progression opportunities within the performing arts industry.

Assessment Criteria

• 3.1
  Explain the training and skills required for a career in the performing arts industry.
  
• 3.2
  Describe opportunities for progression in an area of the performing arts industry.
  

4. — Know own skills and qualities relevant to performing arts job roles.

Assessment Criteria

• 4.1
  Describe own skills and qualities relevant to performing arts job roles.
  
• 4.2
  Select a job role of interest from the performing arts and evaluate own skills and qualities in comparison with those required for the role.
  

5. — Be able to prepare a C.V. for the performing arts industry.

Assessment Criteria

• 5.1
  Prepare a C.V. in an appropriate format in order to apply for a specific job role in the performing arts industry.