Course Handbook UAL Extended Diploma in Performing and

Course Handbook UAL Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts 2016 - 2017 Music and Performing Arts Creative Industries and Humanities

The Performing Arts At South Thames we provide a vibrant, challenging and nurturing environment. Our courses give students a chance to develop skills through research, rehearsal, performance and evaluation After studying here many learners have gone on to attend university and to work in both the music and Performing Arts industries. Former student John Boyega is the lead in the new star wars trilogy and has filmed series 8.

UAL Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts UAL Extended Diploma This qualification aims to give young people the chance to explore, develop and test their creativity and to prepare them for further study or employment. This year you will be build on the foundations and successes of year 1. Working more independently and taking on more responsibility for your own learning you will continue to learn in classes, rehearsals, through research, evaluation and performance. For more details, look at - http: //www. arts. ac. uk/media/arts/about-ual/ual-awardingbody/documents/specifications-and-handbooks/Level-3 -PAPA-digital-specificationv 2. 0. pdf

UAL Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts Assessment is continuous and covers research, problem solving, rehearsal and performance skills. Assignment briefs will be provided at the start of each assessment; these will set out what you need to do, when you need to do it and the assessment criteria your work will be judged against. Submitting work via blog set up a new blog for this year, be confident with uploading video and audio clips independently. VLE/ Year blog will be used to share important documents and information such as Assignment briefs.

UAL Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts Verbal and written feedback will be given to help you develop your skills. Tutorials 1: 1 to discuss academic and personal issues affecting your studies will happen through put the year. Promonitor / Pro portal will be used for this. Learner support (SPLD) If you have or think you might have learning difficulties you may be able to get support on assignments. Any teacher can refer you or you can refer yourself. GCSE/ Functional Skills Maths and English go to class and sit the exam. The advice centre has careers, counselling and welfare support available. This can be accessed with the support of a teacher or you can go in and make an appointment.

UAL Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts Units There are 4 units in total. Unit Number Unit Title Credits Unit 9 Developing Performance and Production Skills 36 Pass/ Fail Unit 10 Preparing for Progression 18 Pass/ Fail Unit 11 Exploration of Specialist study and Context 18 Pass/ Fail Unit 12 Extended Project 36 Pass, Merit, Distinction

UAL Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts Assessments and deadlines Unit Assessment period Final Deadline 9 September – December 01. 12. 16 10 September – December 07. 12. 16 11 January - February 23. 02. 16 11 March, April and May 08. 06. 16

UAL Diploma in Performing and Production Arts. Plagiarism is submitting work which has been copied from someone else, a book, a website or asking someone else to do your work and submitting it as your own. Plagiarism is is illegal, you are stealing someone else's work. Referencing is using another persons work to support your argument or ideas. It must be clear where information has been taken from, using quote marks and listing all sources in a bibliography. We ask that you use the Harvard style of referencing and suggest that you use Refme to do this. https: //www. refme. com/

UAL Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts Staff Team: Performing Arts Name Role Email Phone Judith Adam Course leader /Tutor Drama Teacher Judith. adam@souththames. ac. uk 020 8918 7130 Sarah Slade Dance Teacher Sarah. slade@souththames. ac. uk 020 8918 7130 Emzee Haywoode Singing Teacher Emzee. haywoode@s outh-thames. ac. uk 020 8918 7130 Toby Clark Curriculum Manager for Music and Performing Arts Toby. Clark @souththames. ac. uk 020 8918 7106 Andrew Cowan Head of school for Creative industries and Humanities Andrew. cowan @souththames. ac. uk 020 8918 7163

UAL Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts Staff Team: Music Name Role Email Phone Judith Adam Course leader /Tutor Drama Teacher Judith. adam@souththames. ac. uk 020 8918 7130 Tommy Evans Music Performance Teacher Tommy. evans@souththames. ac. uk 020 8918 7130 Emzee Haywoode Music Performance Teacher Emzee. haywoode@sou th-thames. ac. uk 020 8918 7130 Uchan Uthuba-Hatari Music Performance Teacher Uchan. Uthuba. Hatari@souththames. ac. uk 020 8918 7131 Toby Clark Curriculum Manager for Music and Performing Arts Toby. Clark @souththames. ac. uk 020 8918 7106 Andrew Cowan Head of school for Creative industries and Humanities Andrew. cowan @souththames. ac. uk 020 8918 7163

Complaints and appeals If you wish to appeal your final grade. The first step is to discuss this with your tutor if this is not resolved please use the links provided to help you. http: //www. souththames. ac. uk/images/Policy_documents/Complaints_Policy. pdf http: //www. arts. ac. uk/study-at-ual/academic-regulations/complaintsand-appeals/appealing-an-exam-board-decision/