Rockschool music qualifications are tailor-made for the contemporary musician.
Performance Focussed
Depending on the requirements at each grade, candidates can perform scenes from plays (all grades), anthologies and adapted excerpts from novels (Premiere – Grade 5). There’s also the option to perform original scenes written by the candidates from Grades 1 – 8.
Creative Freedom
PAA encourages creativity; the performance material is chosen by the teacher or candidate(s), allowing creative freedom and the opportunity for learners to study material of particular interest to them or from their own culture.
Teaching Support
Repertoire suggestions have been carefully compiled to provide a comprehensive and varied range of scenes/plays, as a useful starting point for teachers. We have championed authors from diverse cultural backgrounds, as well as a fair representation of gender, enabling students to feel comfortable performing or studying material which is enjoyable and relevant to them.
Assessment Flexibility
At all grades, candidates can enter their exam as a solo, or in twos or threes, performing monologues, duologues or scenes for three. In addition, candidates taking grades 1-8 in twos/threes, may also perform a monologue each for one of their choices.
Accessible Exam Formats
There are three types of examination formats available across all grades to suit your learners needs: Face-to-Face examinations (schools / venues only), Live Video examinations (schools / venues only), Recorded Video examinations.
Regulated Qualification
All PAA graded exams are recognised and regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). UCAS Points allocation are confirmed and available from May 2022. Please contact paa@rslawards.com for more information.
The Exam
PAA Acting assesses a range of interpretative skills, technical skills, and knowledge and understanding through the following components.
Practical Assessment
Performance of the chosen scene(s): the number and content of which are dependent upon the grade taken – 90% of marks (100% at Premiere)
Knowledge & Understanding
Candidates present their responses to chosen questions – 10% of marks (Debut – Grade 8)
How It Works
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Download the syllabus for free
Download the PAA Acting syllabus for free to see how you can incorporate these qualifications into your schedule and teaching offering.
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Take advantage of innovative resources
PAA offers a range of resources to help you achieve with this syllabus. Suggested repertoire and exemplar materials give you the tools to get started today.
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Book an exam day
Once you are prepped and ready, book an exam where our PAA examiners will assess your performance. PAA qualifications are the ideal way for students and individual candidates to be awarded for their hard work.
