PCertLAM

About the PCertLAM

This qualification is for those learners who want to take their acting and performance studies further.

Combining both a written assessment (Unit One), in the form of a portfolio of evidence, and a practical element (Unit Two), this exam delves into the process and preparation, as well the performance, of a recital.

After drawing together their research in the portfolio of evidence, learners are able to demonstrate their technical skills in verse and prose recitation, and in acting as they perform a scene from a play.

Teaching the PCertLAM

Find Teacher Support Materials for this examination on our Download Centre.

This is a regulated examination

LAMDA is recognised to award qualifications on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) in England by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual), in Wales by Qualifications Wales (QiW), and in Northern Ireland by the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA).

Available for online assessment

PCertLAM Unit 1 must be submitted online. Email your Portfolio of Evidence (Microsoft Word and PDF versions) and Assignment/Portfolio or Evidence Declaration Cover Sheet to [email protected].

PCertLAM Unit 2 is now available online. Find out how to book here.

What does the exam involve?

Unit One

Type of exam: Solo

A written assignment called a Portfolio of Evidence. Please see the syllabus for full details.

Unit Two

Type of exam: Solo

Time allowance: 60 minutes

A recital consisting of four pieces and links (an introduction, linking statements and a conclusion). The recital must be the same recital detailed in the Portfolio of Evidence submitted for Unit 1
Sight-reading a text
Answer questions about the performance

Please see the syllabus for full details.

Requirements

Full details of the requirements, assessment criteria and regulations can be found in the LAMDA Certificate in Speech and Drama: Performance Studies (PCertLAM) syllabus.

Download the 2021 PCertLAM syllabus PDF 209.51kb

Syllabus update

The new LAMDA Certificate in Speech and Drama: Performance Studies (PCertLAM) came into effect for exams taking place from 1 August 2021

Resources

All our syllabi are available for download, or you can purchase our full range of publications from our online shop.

You will need:

LAMDA Level 3 Certificate in Speech and Drama: Performance Studies (PCertLAM) syllabus, with effect 01 August 2021
Assignment/Portfolio of Evidence Declaration Cover Sheet

These might also be useful:

Teacher support material PCertLAM
Knowledge Matters Volume 3

Registration forms are available in the download centre.