BTEC International Level 2 Performing Arts

Unit 2: Performing Arts Skills Development — assessment criteria

BTEC International Level 2 Unit 2 (Performing Arts Skills Development) — 60 Guided Learning Hours.

Mandatory (Pearson-set)60 GLH9 criteria3 learning aims

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Assessment criteria

Reproduced verbatim from the Pearson specification — the same grid the assignment brief carries. A unit grade is the highest band where all criteria in that band (and every band below it) are met.

Pass

3 criteria

A.P1Demonstrate satisfactory preparation and self-management within a rehearsal process.

B.P2Demonstrate satisfactory application of skills, responses and behaviours, during the rehearsal process.

C.P3Demonstrate satisfactory skills in a performance or technical role.

Merit

3 criteria

A.M1Demonstrate mostly effective preparation and self- management within a rehearsal process.

B.M2Demonstrate mostly effective application of skills, responses and behaviours, during the rehearsal process.

C.M3Demonstrate a mostly effective use of skills in a performance or technical role.

Distinction

3 criteria

A.D1Demonstrate effective and considered preparation and self-management within a rehearsal process.

B.D2Demonstrate the effective and considered application of skills, responses and behaviours, during the rehearsal process.

C.D3Demonstrate effective, secure and confident use of skills in a performance or technical role.

Command verbs in this unit

The verb decides the depth expected — that is what separates Pass from Merit and Distinction work on the same learning aim.

Demonstrate

Pearson's ladder runs Identify → Describe → Explain → Compare / Analyse → Evaluate / Justify / Assess. A Merit or Distinction criterion on the same aim always implies the Pass beneath it: an “evaluate” answer that never first “explains” fails, however polished it reads. Hover a verb for what it demands.

Learning aims

A. Prepare for a professional role during rehearsal
B. Refine skills needed for a professional role during rehearsal
C.

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