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BTEC
Performing Arts
Assignment Brief
Qualification: Pearson Level 3
National Foundation Diploma in
Performing Arts Practice

Module B: Acting Skills Development

(Unit B6 Performing as an Actor for
an Audience)

Issue Date: 04.09.23

Deadlines
Performance: 13/14.09.23
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Assessor: Paul Moss

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Assignment: Flashmob

B6: Performing as an Actor for an Audience

1. Develop and realise a performance through rehearsal.

2. Apply acting skills and techniques to a performance for an audience.

Context:

Working as a theatre company, it is important that we promote what we do to try to

engage better with our audience. Marketing is vital for any theatre company and
promotion of what we do is encouraged if we are to sell more tickets and have more
performances.

A flashmob is used to entertain and engage an audience. This might be in a train

station, a public library, a shopping arcade or a park. A flashmob will only usually last
a short amount of time and will appear to be seemingly spontaneous and will just as
quickly disperse. They can be disruptive but memorable and fun. They are usually
captured on social media and often turn viral.

To perform effectively to the audience you must prepare fully, participating in the
rehearsal process to develop your role. You will keep a record of your rehearsal process
in order to capture your creative decisions and contribution to the company production.
(CPL)
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The brief:

You will be required to complete the following:

 Engage fully throughout the rehearsal and performance process, learning

songs and developing character throughout the process. In order to
develop your role effectively and to give the highest quality performance
to the audience, you must fully use your rehearsal and preparation time.
These will be performed during lunchtime on Wednesday 13th September
and Thursday 14th September 2023

 Keep a record of your rehearsal process (a CPL which can be saved

through padlet) in order to capture your creative process, creative
decisions and contribution.
Task 1: Rehearsal
You will participate in the rehearsal process fully, working as part of an ensemble.

During rehearsals you must:

• Show consistent focus and engagement.
• Work with a mature and highly disciplined approach.
• Apply acting skills (physical, vocal, interpretive) with control and perception
to develop your role.
• Make valuable and appropriate contributions to the rehearsal process.
• Work collaboratively with others.
• Keep a record of your rehearsal process (a CPL which can be saved through
padlet) in order to capture your creative process.

Your record of the rehearsal process can include a combination of the following:
Milestone Reviews, Video recordings of discussions, Vlogs, Video recordings of
milestone rehearsals, Individual and group debriefs, Written or Audio Commentary.
This task targets B6.1 and B6.2 at Pass, Merit and Distinction
Criteria covered by Task 1:

B6.1 Develop and realise a performance through rehearsal

Unit/Criteria Reference To achieve the criteria you must show that
you are able to:
B6.P1 Pass At Pass, learners approach rehearsal with some
Adequate engagement and discipline, demonstrating an
appropriate application of techniques and
constructive collaborative working.

B6.M1 Merit At Merit, learners approach rehearsal with

Effective consistent engagement and discipline,
demonstrating an application of techniques and
collaborative working that contribute to the
progression of the
rehearsal.

B6.D1 Distinction At Distinction, learners approach rehearsal with

Accomplished sustained and mature engagement and
discipline, demonstrating a perceptive application
of techniques and proficient collaborative
working that contribute to the progression of the
rehearsal.
Task 2: Performance

You will perform the final piece to a live audience, communicating with your fellow
actors and with the audience to convey the interpretation of your role and
the play’s creative intention.

Throughout the performance you must demonstrate:

• A high standard of technical proficiency, fluently applying relevant acting

skills.
• Refined stylistic flair.
• Creative expression in your interpretation of your role.

The performances will be video recorded for assessment purposes.

This task targets B6.3 at Pass, Merit and Distinction

Criteria covered by Task 2:

B6.3 Apply Acting skills and techniques to a performance for an

audience
Unit/Criteria Reference To achieve the criteria you must show that
you are able to:
B6.P3 Pass At Pass, learners perform, demonstrating some
Adequate technical proficiency, stylistic awareness and
appropriate expression.

B6.M3 Merit At Merit, learners perform, demonstrating

Effective accurate and consistent technical proficiency,
stylistic interpretation and secure expression.

B6.D3 Distinction At Distinction, learners perform, demonstrating

Accomplished fluent technical proficiency, refined stylistic flair
and creative expression.
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