Pearson BTEC Level 3 National in Performing Arts Unit 1: Investigating Practitioners Work Sample Assessment Materials (SAMs) For use with Certificate, Extended Certificate, Foundation Diploma, Diploma and Extended Diploma in Performing Arts First teaching from September 2016 Issue 2
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals Write your name here Surname Forename Level 3 Performing Arts Unit 1: Investigating Practitioners Work Part S Marks Certificate/Extended Certificate/Foundation Diploma/ Diploma/Extended Diploma Sample assessment material for first teaching September 2016 Supervised hours 3 Instructions This booklet contains material for the completion of the set task under supervised conditions. This booklet is specific to each series and this material must only be issued to learners who have been entered to undertake the task. This booklet should be kept securely until the start of the 3 hour supervised assessment period. This booklet may be given to learners as soon as it is received, so that learners can start the research in advance of the final supervised assessment period. This set task should be undertaken in a total of 3 hours in the period timetabled by Pearson. Information The total mark for this paper is 60. Paper reference XXXX/XX S50120A 2016 Pearson Education Ltd. 1/1/1/1/1/1/1 *S50120A* Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Performing Arts Unit 1 Final Sample Assessment Materials 1 Turn over
Instructions to Teachers/Tutors and/or Invigilators This paper must be read in conjunction with unit information in the specification and the BTEC Nationals Information for Conducting External Assessments (ICEA) document. See the Pearson website for details. The set task will be released 5 weeks before the learner outcomes need to be submitted. It is recommended that learners spend 4 weeks carrying out research and preparatory work, prior to the 3 hours of supervised assessment, which should take place in week 5 of the timetabled period. Learners can bring in 4 A4 sides of their research notes into the supervised assessment period. Learners should complete the written response on a computer that has no internet access. All learner work must be completed independently and authenticated before being submitted to Pearson by the Teacher/Tutor. Centres are free to arrange the supervised assessment period how they wish provided the 3 hours for producing final outcomes are under the level of control specified, and in accordance with the conduct procedures. Learners must not bring anything into the supervised environment or take anything out without your knowledge and approval. Centres are responsible for putting in place appropriate checks to ensure that only permitted material is introduced into the supervised environment. Maintaining security: Â Â During the supervised assessment period the assessment area must only be accessible to the individual learner and to named members of staff. Learners can only access their work under supervision. During any break, materials must be kept securely. Any work learners produce under supervision must be kept secure. Any materials being used by learners must be collected in at the end of each session, stored securely and handed back at the beginning of the next session. 2 2 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Performing Arts Unit 1 Final Sample Assessment Materials S50120A
Outcomes for Submission One clearly labelled digital folder must be submitted by each learner. This folder must include: A piece of extended writing (up to 2000 words) saved as a PDF document. An individual bibliography saved as a PDF document. The prepared notes do not need to be submitted with the final outcomes to Pearson. Each learner must complete an authentication sheet. S50120A Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Performing Arts Unit 1 Final Sample Assessment Materials 3 3 Turn over
Instructions for Learners Read the set task information carefully. This contains all the information you need to complete the set task. Plan your time carefully to allow for the preparation and completion of the activity. You will complete the task under supervision and your work will be kept securely during any breaks taken. During the 3 hours of supervised assessment, you will have access to a computer but not the internet. You must work independently throughout the supervised assessment period and should not share your work with other learners. Your teacher/tutor may clarify the wording that appears in this task but cannot provide any guidance on completion of the task. This task must be completed under supervision in timetabled sessions provided by your centre. 4 4 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Performing Arts Unit 1 Final Sample Assessment Materials S50120A
Outcomes for Submission One clearly labelled digital folder must be submitted by each learner. This folder must include: a piece of extended writing: Of no more than 2000 words With a suggested 750 words on each practitioner, plus a 500 word conclusion saved as a PDF document. a bibliography: prepared in advance of the supervised assessment listing all sources referenced in a consistent and appropriate format saved as a PDF document. The prepared notes do not need to be submitted with the final outcomes to Pearson. Each learner must complete an authentication sheet. S50120A Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Performing Arts Unit 1 Final Sample Assessment Materials 5 5 Turn over
Set Task Information A festival of performing arts is being organised. This year, all the performances will be based on the theme of Morality. You have been asked by festival organisers to investigate contextual influences and critically analyse the work of two performing arts practitioners. The festival organisers would like you to explore the theme of morality and justify the inclusion of the work of your two chosen practitioners in relation to the theme. In addition, they would like you to recommend which one of the practitioners you have investigated best demonstrates the theme through their work. The practitioners work will then headline the festival. Before you begin the activity, you are required to complete the following preparatory work. Research the theme: Morality Select two practitioners. The first practitioners must be selected from the following list (taken from the specification). The second will be of our own choosing (but can be selected from the list): Pina Bausch Steven Berkhoff Matthew Bourne Bertolt Brecht Peter Brook Christopher Bruce Cirque de Soleil Complicite DV8 Bob Fosse Frantic Assembly Martha Graham Akram Khan Kneehigh Joan Littlewood Andrew Lloyd Webber Katie Mitchell Punchdrunk Stephen Sondheim Stanislavski The second practitioner of your own choice can be from any practice in performing arts whose work addresses the theme of the festival. 6 6 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Performing Arts Unit 1 Final Sample Assessment Materials S50120A
A Practitioner can be an individual or a company with international recognition and an established reputation and presence. During the investigation of your selected practitioners work, you will need to: Research both your selected practitioner using a range of relevant sources. Select relevant information related to the practitioners work and the theme. Record information. Collate information. Reference and document your research in the form of a bibliography. Produce 4 sides of A4 notes/drafts to bring into the supervised conditions. Your notes will not be submitted as part of the final outcome. S50120A Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Performing Arts Unit 1 Final Sample Assessment Materials 7 7 Turn over
Set Task Submit your findings and recommendations for the festival organisation as a piece of extended writing (up to 2000 words). Your piece of extended writing should be structured and include: Contextual factors that have influenced and informed the work of the selected practitioners Critical analysis of the work of both practitioners in relation to the theme. Reference to a minimum of one piece of repertoire for each practitioner. A conclusion, including your recommendation for which practitioner s work would best demonstrate the theme of the festival. Clear examples to support your findings, judgements and conclusions. You must also include your referencing and citations of sources used in a separate bibliography. You will be assessed on your knowledge and the contextual factors that influence the practitioners work and creative intentions, your ability to critically analyse their work and the connections you make to the theme through communication of independent judgements. You should spend 3 hours completing your piece of extended writing under supervised conditions. END OF TASK Total for Activity 1 = 60 marks TOTAL FOR TASK = 60 MARKS 8 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Performing Arts Unit 1 Final Sample Assessment Materials
Unit 1: Investigating Practitioners Work sample marking grid General marking guidance All learners must receive the same treatment. Examiners must mark the first learner in exactly the same way as they mark the last. Marking grids should be applied positively. Learners must be rewarded for what they have shown they can do, rather than be penalised for omissions. Examiners should mark according to the marking grid, not according to their perception of where the grade boundaries may lie. All marks on the marking grid should be used appropriately. All the marks on the marking grid are designed to be awarded. Examiners should always award full marks if deserved. Examiners should also be prepared to award zero marks if the learner s response is not rewardable according to the marking grid. Where judgement is required, the marking grid will provide the principles by which marks will be awarded. When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the marking grid to a learner s response, a senior examiner should be consulted. Specific marking guidance The marking grids have been designed to assess learner work holistically. Rows in the grids identify the assessment focus/outcome being targeted. When using a levels-based marking grid, the best fit approach should be used. Examiners should first make a holistic judgement on which band most closely matches the learner s response and place it within that band. Learners will be placed in the band that best describes their answer. The mark awarded within the band will be decided based on the quality of the answer in response to the assessment focus/outcome and will be modified according to how securely all bullet points are displayed at that band. Marks will be awarded towards the top or bottom of that band depending on how they have evidenced each of the descriptor bullet points. Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Performing Arts Unit 1 Final Sample Assessment Materials 9
Unit 1: Investigating Practitioners Work marking grid 1 Level 0 1 2 3 4 Mark 0 1 3 4 6 7 9 10 12 AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and contextual factors that influence work of performing arts practitioners No rewardable material. Basic identification and selection of some relevant contextual factors. Limited knowledge and contextual factors that influence practitioners work. Competent identification and selection of generally relevant contextual factors. Coherent knowledge and understanding of contextual factors that influence practitioners work. Assured identification and selection of a range of relevant contextual factors. Effective knowledge and a range of contextual factors that influence practitioners work. Perceptive identification and selection of relevant contextual factors. Comprehensive knowledge and contextual factors that influence practitioners work. 10 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Performing Arts Unit 1 Final Sample Assessment Materials
Unit 1: Investigating Practitioners Work marking grid 2 Level 0 1 2 3 4 Mark 0 1 3 4 7 8 11 12 15 AO2 Apply knowledge and how Basic application of knowledge and Sound application of knowledge and Effective application of knowledge and contextual factors contextual factors. contextual factors. contextual factors. influence the creative Demonstrates Demonstrates coherent Demonstrates effective intentions and themes in inconsistent how the work of performing how contextual factors contextual factors that arts practitioners contextual factors influence practitioners influence practitioners influence work. work. No rewardable material. practitioners work. Formulates limited connections between the creative intentions of practitioners work and the theme. Formulates suitable connections between the creative intentions of practitioners work and the theme, using relevant examples. Formulates cohesive connections between the creative intentions of practitioners work and the theme, using pertinent examples. Comprehensive application of knowledge and in-depth contextual factors. Demonstrates in-depth how contextual factors influence practitioners work. Formulates insightful connections between the creative intentions of practitioners work and the theme, using perceptive examples. Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Performing Arts Unit 1 Final Sample Assessment Materials 11
Unit 1: Investigating Practitioners Work marking grid 3 Level 0 1 2 3 4 Mark 0 1 3 4 7 8 11 12 15 AO3 Apply critical analysis skills to develop and demonstrate performance, production and repertoire No rewardable material. Inconsistent application of critical analysis skills. Critical analysis of practitioners work is limited, with inconsistent outcomes. Demonstrates superficial performance, production and repertoire. Adequate application of critical analysis skills. Critical analysis of practitioners work is coherent with clear and consistent outcomes. Demonstrates suitable performance, production and repertoire, supported by relevant examples. Effective application of critical analysis skills. Critical analysis of practitioners work is assured, with considered outcomes. Demonstrates thorough performance, production and repertoire, supported by pertinent examples. Accomplished application of critical analysis skills. Critical analysis of practitioners work is accomplished with comprehensive and insightful outcomes. Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of performance, production and repertoire, supported by perceptive examples. 12 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Performing Arts Unit 1 Final Sample Assessment Materials
Unit 1: Investigating Practitioners Work marking grid 4 Level 0 1 2 3 4 Mark 0 1 4 5 9 10 14 15 18 AO4 Be able to apply an effective investigation process to inform the the work of performing arts practitioners, communicating independent judgements No rewardable material. Demonstrates basic application of investigation process with limited use of sources. Independent judgements are unfocused with limited justification, reasoning and evidence used to support conclusions. Basic and inconsistent of language and subject-specific terminology with arbitrary structure and tone. Limited use of referencing to support outcomes. Demonstrates suitable application of investigation process with sufficient use of relevant sources to inform understanding. Coherent independent judgements with competent justification, reasoning and evidence used to support conclusions. Competent and clear use of language, structure, tone and subject-specific terminology. Appropriate use of referencing to support outcomes Demonstrates effective application of investigation process with considered use of a range of pertinent sources to effectively support and inform understanding. Assured independent judgements with secure justification, effective reasoning and considered evidence used to support conclusions. Consistent and effective use of language, structure, tone and subject-specific terminology. Effective use of referencing to support outcomes. Demonstrates sophisticated and engaged application of investigation process with sophisticated sources meaningfully selected to fully support and inform understanding. Authoritative independent judgements with comprehensive justification, concise reasoning and perceptive use of evidence to support conclusions. Sophisticated and accomplished use of language, structure, tone and subject-specific terminology. Comprehensive use of referencing to support outcomes. Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Performing Arts Unit 1 Final Sample Assessment Materials 13
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