BA MTH ProgrammeGuide 1718 L6

Programme
Guide
2017/18
BA (Hons) Musical Theatre

LEVEL 6 - Prior 2016
Contents
Welcome to Liverpool John Moores University ................................................................................................................................................... 4
Welcome from Partner/Link Tutor.................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Welcome to the Institute of the Arts Barcelona ................................................................................................................................................... 5
Introduction to the Partner (include partners name) .................................................................................................................................... 6
Introduction to your programme...................................................................................................................................................................... 7
What you need to know about your programme ............................................................................................................................................ 8
How your Programme will be delivered .......................................................................................................................................................... 8
Teaching Resources ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Research activities and how these feed into the curriculum ......................................................................................................................... 10
Employment opportunities that may be available to you............................................................................................................................... 10
Assessment of your work .............................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Using technology to enhance your learning ............................................................................................................................................ 12
Timetabling and attendance ...................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Personal Development Planning ................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Key contacts .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Communication with staff .............................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Roles and responsibilities of academic and academic support staff............................................................................................................. 16
You and LJMU.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Please ensure you read the IAB Student Handbook ......................................................................................................................................... 19
Libraries ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
IAB Library ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Student Support and Resources ............................................................................................................................................................... 19
Student Advice and Wellbeing Services ....................................................................................................................................................... 20
IAB Student Services .................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
LJMU Student Advice and Wellbeing Services ............................................................................................................................................. 20
How your studies will enhance your career prospects ............................................................................................................................... 21
Submitting coursework................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Marking criteria ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 21
Feedback strategy ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Fairness, consistency and standards ........................................................................................................................................................... 23
The role of external examiners .................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Progression and classification ...................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Referrals/deferrals ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Boards of Examiners ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
How you will get your results ......................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Academic Appeals .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Complaints ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Academic misconduct .................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Student Feedback............................................................................................................................................................................................ 28
We want your feedback .............................................................................................................................................................................. 28
Student representation and getting involved ........................................................................................................................................... 28
What is the Board of Study? ...................................................................................................................................................................... 28
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES, DISABILITY AND DATA PROTECTION ............................................................................................................. 29
Appendix Programme Specification ........................................................................................................................................................... 32
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Liverpool John Moores University
Welcome
A welcome Welcome to Liverpool John

Moores University
from the Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) offers you an exceptional experience,
founded on high quality teaching, ground-breaking research and extensive links
Vice-Chancellor
with employers, entrepreneurs and business leaders.
We can trace our origins back to 1823 and the foundation of the Liverpool
Mechanics and Apprentices Library. In 1992, we became one of the UKs new
Professor Nigel universities, taking our name from one of Liverpools great entrepreneurs and
philanthropists, Sir John Moores. During 2017/2018, LJMU will celebrate its 25th
anniversary of becoming a university and it is fitting that we were awarded
Weatherill
Educate Norths University of the Year Award during our anniversary year. It is
also evident that our current incarnation as a modern civic university demonstrates
that we havent lost the pioneering zeal of our founding fathers and like them, we
still believe that knowledge is power.
Demand for skilled graduates in occupations involving analytical, problem solving,
and complex communication activities is increasing. We understand this and thats
why your programme will equip you with the latest knowledge in your chosen
academic field plus the essential attributes and experience youll need for a
successful career after you graduate.
Everyone at LJMU is here to help you achieve your ambitions for the future. We
are a university rich in resources, facilities, expertise and support that you wont
find at any other time of your life. So make sure you take advantage of every
opportunity that comes your way and please dont be afraid to ask for help and
advice should you need it.
Studying at university is your time to shine; so study hard but at the same time
have fun, and enjoy the journey.
Professor Nigel Weatherill
Vice-Chancellor
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Welcome from Partner/Link Tutor
Welcome Welcome to the Institute of the

from the Arts Barcelona
Principal and Welcome to the Institute of the Arts Barcelona (the IAB or the
Institute). Creating this Institution has been a wonderful experience.
CEO It has provided us with the opportunity to build something really
special. As you will see from this guide our mission and vision for the
Giles future is simple. We want you to achieve your degree and to provide
you with the best possible educational and training experience so
that you can go out into the world and make your mark. We do not
Auckland-Lewis just want you to get your first job, we want you to consistently find
work and make your life in the performing arts. To do this you need
many skills, not just as performers, but as business people and as
individuals who want to make a valuable contribution to society.
Everything that you do with us is geared around this.
For me, the most important element of the IAB is actually not the
technical and creative training, but the culture of the organisation.
We want each and every person; teachers, students, administrative
staff, everybody to feel valued, to feel able to produce the best work
they can in an environment in which they feel safe, supported and
able to grow and of course have a good time. As the leader of the
organisation I cannot enforce these values on people, they have to
grow of their own accord and you, as our students, are central to
the development of our unique culture.
So I ask this of you work with integrity, respect the differing views
of others, be supportive and generous, celebrate the success of
others, strive for excellence, not just for you but for those all around
you.
The IAB is recognised as a unique, forward looking and exciting
institution. As the IABs students, you have a very special place in its
history. I really hope and believe that your time with us will be
wonderful and even, dare I say it, at times magical. So lets look
forward to a wonderful journey together.
Giles Auckland-Lewis, Principal and CEO
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Introduction to the IAB
Founded in 2013 and located in the cosmopolitan town of Sitges, near Barcelona in Spain, the IAB is a specialist
performing and recording arts college.
Our aims are

1. To provide excellent, innovative and dynamic vocational university level education for individuals wishing to
gain and maintain creative and entrepreneurial careers in the performing and recording arts.
2. To support and develop the performing arts as a valuable social and developmental activity in the community
and promote access to these arts, as producers and consumers, irrespective of income, age, gender, ethnicity
or disability.
Our vision is to be
1. An internationally renowned higher education institution for the media and performing arts with outstanding
teaching and learning opportunities, state-of-the-art learning resources, that produces graduates able to
create, produce and support creative work of the highest calibre.
2. An institution that places the student at the centre of the learning experience and that promotes in its students,
a commitment to life long learning, independence of thought, intellectual rigour, personal and professional
integrity and the drive for excellence.
3. An institution that provides support and encouragement to its teaching staff to employ and contribute to both
professional and creative knowledge and expertise in their discipline.
4. An institution that actively seeks partners and collaborators from across the globe to develop its teaching,
learning, scholarship and contribution to knowledge in the disciplines that it delivers.
5. An institution that has a dynamic curriculum reflecting best practice and new research in the disciplines that it
teaches.
6. An institution that encourages creative and business innovation and entrepreneurship.
7. An institution, which fosters, encourages and nurtures collaboration, teamwork and inter and multidisciplinary
practice.
8. An institution recognised for its teaching innovation and the cutting-edge nature, relevance and integrity of its
curriculum.
9. A first choice institution for talented and motivated students from across the world which celebrates diversity
and embraces difference.
10. Recognised as a centre of excellence for teaching and learning in the media and performing arts, which is
able to attract the best teachers and professional practitioners from across the world and gain recognition /
accreditation from professional bodies.
11. Recognised as an institution with a clear understanding of its social responsibility and with a commitment to
supporting access to the arts.
Relationship between the IAB and LJMU

The IAB and LJMU have a formal contractual relationship whereby LJMU (also referred to as the University)
validates the degree programmes written and offered by the Institute. When undertaking a degree at the IAB you are
also a fully registered student with the University. The University has a responsibility to ensure the quality and
standards of its programmes and as such the IAB is required to follow a thorough and rigorous quality assurance and
enhancement procedure. The IAB is monitored and appraised at regular intervals to ensure it adheres to the various
systems, frameworks, policies and practices required by the University. Whilst all of the degrees offered were written
and designed by the IAB, the University is the final authority regarding the quality and standards of the programmes
offered.
The award certificate issued at the end of the Programme will be in LJMUs name.
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Introduction to your programme
Dear Student,
I wish you a very warm welcome to the BA (Hons) Musical Theatre programme at the IAB.
The BA programme is designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and performance experience to prepare you
for working professionally within the industry or, progressing further with your academic studies for example to Masters
level.
We aim to challenge you and to hone your musical theatre skills to the very best that you are able to deliver. The course
will be intensive, demanding, enriching and enjoyable. To reach your full potential in your musical theatre training, we
expect that you will approach your work at all times with diligence, determination, enthusiasm and professionalism. Your
full commitment to the programme will be the tool you will need to gain the most from your experience with us. You can
expect from us a rigorous triple threat musical theatre training, which equips you with the skills, attributes and knowledge
required for a successful career.
The IAB is a truly international community across both its students and staff. You will make friends, connections and
build a network that will be invaluable to you in the future.
You will leave the programme with both new and enhanced skills, knowledge and understanding across and within the
following areas:
The skills and techniques required by the musical theatre performer

Deep and up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the musical theatre industry
Performance of existing work
Creation of new work
Entrepreneurship
Theory and analysis
Working with others
Working as a professional
The programme will at times ask many things of you and your Programme Teaching Team is there to help and guide
you. Never be afraid to ask a question or ask for further explanation.
We all look forward to getting to know you and working with you.
Best wishes,
Nikki Laurence
Programme Leader BA (Hons) Musical Theatre
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What you need to know about your programme
This is the last year of delivery of this programme. Information relating to Level 4 and Level 5 has been retained for
your information.
The BA Hons Musical Theatre Programme aims to:
Provide you with the creative, technical and professional skills, knowledge and understanding to gain and
sustain employment as a musical theatre performer.
Provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the key concepts, ideas and theories which impact upon
and underpin theatre arts practice.
Develop in you an understanding of the social, political and cultural implications of theatre practice and an
awareness of their potential role in this.
Encourage you to adopt entrepreneurial approaches to your future professional careers.
The Programme Specification can be found in Appendix 1.
How your Programme will be delivered

The BA (Hons) Musical Theatre Programme is normally offered as a full time three-year programme. The Programme
is made up of 360 UK credits spread equally across the three years. There are 120 credits at Level 4,120 credits at
Level 5 and 120 credits at Level 6. In Level 4 all Modules are 24 credits. In Level 5 and 6 Modules are offered at 12,
24 and 36 credits.
The BA (Hons) Musical Theatre has 6 central disciplines:
1. Professional Studies.
2. Singing.
3. Acting.
4. Musical Theatre Repertoire.
5. Performance.
6. Dance.
Your programme will make full use of a number of delivery methods. You should expect to receive;
technique classes
practical classes
seminars
lectures
theory classes
research based activities
tasks to complete in private study.
You should expect to be involved in;
workshops
practical projects
productions/ performances
group and individual work
directed and self directed learning.
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Level 4 Core Technique and Understanding
The core aim of Level 4 is to provide you with a broad foundation in the key technical and creative skills required for
musical theatre performance, Singing, Acting and Dance / Movement.
The core skills are integrated together in Musical Theatre Repertoire where you explore a range of styles and
approaches and develop an understanding of the holistic nature of Musical Theatre. All these studies are
contextualised in Professional Studies 1 where you are introduced to an overarching history of the performing arts and
will explore the key business, commercial and professional areas of the industry. There are no major performances in
Level 4.
Level 5 Technique into Performance

In Level 5 you continue to explore the technical and creative core skills. However, you are now provided with the
opportunity to apply this skill, knowledge and ability to a more diverse range of forms and practices. In Level 4 the
Professional Studies Module is generic across all performing arts programmes. However, in Level 5 you have the
opportunity for a more focused experience through the choice of research areas. This prepares you for the major
Performance Research Project in Level 6. In Level 5 you are provided with your first opportunity for the development
of at least two major performance projects.
Level 6 The Professional Practitioner

In Level 6 the focus is on your development as a professional practitioner and preparing you to enter the performing
arts economy. The Professional Studies 3 Module is focused on your progression post graduation. The Performance
Research Project provides you with the opportunity to investigate an interest of your choice and develop your research
findings into a substantial piece of academic enquiry and writing. The Performance Company provides you with the
opportunity to work in a number of simulated professional performance projects. In addition to the above you will
continue to develop your professional and technical skills in dance and musical theatre techniques.
Unique Features and Innovation

The distinguishing features of the structure and curriculum are:
The clear focus on employability.

The clear sense of progression from Level 4 to 6 (Technique / Application / Profession).
The focus on you and the gradual move towards your autonomy as a learner.
The clear focus on the development of outstanding technical and creative skills within the context of the reflective
and informed practitioner.
The hybrid nature of the curriculum, which fosters both practical and intellectual skills (University and Conservatoire).
The international and interdisciplinary learning environment where you can work and learn from peers from different
disciplines and nations.
The distinguishing features of teaching and learning are:
The direct relationship between the teaching and learning strategies and your future employment a simulated
professional context.
The focus on teaching and learning and the staged development of you as autonomous learner (from Level 4 to 6).
The holistic nature of the teaching and learning on the Programme in its entirety.
The opportunity for collaboration across programmes and disciplines.
Teaching Resources
The Institute is housed in a unique and stunning building with a fascinating past the building was designed and
purpose-built by Audi, with creativity in mind, as their European design headquarters.
Our extensive refurbishment programme has harnessed the buildings creative potential, giving our students access to
state-of-the-art facilities that include a 200-seat theatre, world-class dance studios, rehearsal studios, music practice
rooms, changing rooms, a library and a Student caf with a social area. Further details can be found in the IAB Student
Handbook.
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Accessibility of Staff
As a small Institution with high staff / student contact time all staff are readily accessible to you. Each member of staff
will be accessible on a drop-in basis and importantly will be available at pre-determined times each week. This is the
time period that you will be able to book an appointment.
Research activities and how these feed into the curriculum
All staff who teach at the IAB are active professional practitioners. This work directly impacts on the programmes by
ensuring that what we do is relevant, will prepare you for the world of work, and, reflects current professional practice.
IAB staff, teaching in the academic year 2017/18, have experience of:
Directing professional theatre productions in London
Performing in West End Musical Theatre productions
Undertaking acting roles on Film / Television
Joining the casting team of major international production companies
Performing in European International Musical Theatre / Acting tours
Employment opportunities that may be available to you

Musical Theatre in all its forms represents a large proportion of the commercial performance sector including;
a) Major London / New York Productions

b) Major No1 House Tours of the UK and Europe
c) Regional Tours
d) Cruise Ships
e) Entertainment Centre / Amusement Parks (Disney etc.)
f) Cabaret Performers.
Employers (directors and producers) and agents have made it clear to us that successful practitioners will demonstrate:
A very high technical performance skills across at least two of the three main performance disciplines (Acting /
Dance / Singing). (The exact skills portfolio will depend on the sort of work targeted.)
Flexibility and the ability to work in a variety of contexts and situation.
High levels of personal and interpersonal skills (Graduate skills).
High levels of professional knowledge.
Therefore the Programme responds to employer needs by:
Providing you with high levels of technical and creative skills across Acting, Singing and Dance / Movement.
Providing you with a broad repertoire of performance experience to prepare you to work in a variety of contexts.
By equipping you with, not only the creative and technical skills of performance, but also strong knowledge and
understanding of the performing arts as a business and economic practice.
Providing you with the understanding that the performing arts are about people, who recognise the importance of
inter-personal and social skills.
Assessment of your work

The IAB follows the Academic Framework Regulations of LJMU and operates to the Regulations in Practice for
2017/18.
Assessment serves three purposes:
a) To help you to learn by highlighting your strengths and weaknesses and working with you to develop the ability to
achieve the required learning outcomes. This is referred to as formative assessment, it can be both formal and informal
and can take place throughout your studies at the IAB.
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b) To map your skills, knowledge and ability against the Programme and Module Learning Outcomes. This is referred
to as summative assessment, is usually undertaken at the completion of a Module (or part thereof). All summative
assessments are made in line with the published Module Proforma.
c) To ensure that the Modules of study deliver the required learning activities and that the individual teaching and
learning strategy is efficient and effective.
Types of Assessment Used

Assessment is geared specifically to learning. As a vocational performing arts programme the majority of the assessment
tasks are practice based.
As the Programme develops, the emphasis of assessment shifts from evaluation of processes and underlying knowledge,
to an evaluation of product and professional outcome. This reflects the shifting focus of the teaching on the Programme.
In addition to the class / performance based assessment tasks the Programme also uses a range of other types of
assessment including:
Individual / group guided research projects.

Individual independent research / presentation projects.
Business reports and case studies.
Essays.
Critical evaluation of self and work of others.
Live productions and/or performances.
In class technique assessment.
You will be clearly guided as to the specific nature of the requirements for the assessment tasks, which will be articulated
in your Module Guide.
Availability of Alternative Assessments

The IAB is committed to equality of opportunity and will, where reasonable and appropriate, make adjustments to the
assessment tasks where you have demonstrated a specific need. The Learning Outcomes will not be adjusted and the
level will be maintained but you will be provided with the opportunity to demonstrate your achievements of the Learning
Outcomes in an alternative manner. Alternative assessments must be approved before the actual date of the
assessment.
Assessment Workload
LJMU have approved the number of assessment tasks per Module. Normally each 24 credit Module will have no more
than three summative assessment tasks. As part of the Programme planning process, attempts will be made on a year-
by-year basis to avoid, as far as possible, assessment bunching.
Assessment Process
All assessment tasks are provided to you in writing in the Module Guide at the start of the Module. The details are
presented as clearly as possible within the context of the learning to be developed. The date on which the assessment
task is to be performed, or submitted, is detailed within the Module Guide. In practice approximately 90% of all
assessment tasks at the IAB are practical class-based or performance-based activities. At all levels, where possible, all
summative assessments will be marked by two members of staff, one the delivery tutor and the second a member of
the teaching team.
Unique and Innovative Feature of Assessment

The distinguishing features of Assessment are:
The gradual development of autonomy you have in the design of your assessed work (particularly, but not
exclusively, in Professional Studies 1, 2 and 3 and the Performance Research Project).
The highly practical and vocationally specific nature of the assessed tasks.
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The developing nature of assessment, from a focus on process and skills development to a more product based
assessment (Level 6).
Using technology to enhance your learning

Canvas is the Universitys Virtual Learning Environment giving you access to learning materials, assessment activities,
discussion forums and announcements from tutors for each of the modules you study. Canvas is also fully mobile
compatible and a mobile version of it is available for use with iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Android and Blackberry
devices. You can download the App from your normal App store.
The Virtual Learning Environment may also be used as a means of submitting assignments; your tutors will assist you
with the process. You may also have access to a Programme site where you will be able to engage with staff and
students from all levels of your programme of study. Please make sure you engage with all learning activities both
within and outside the curriculum.
If you need help with using the VLE, then a range of online help resources, including written guides and videos is
available via the Canvas Student Community https://community.canvaslms.com/community/answers/guides. If you
have technical issues accessing Canvas, you should visit the Student Administration Desk in the Library or complete
an Online Help Form, accessed through the LJMU Off Campus support service at
https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/microsites/library/about-ljmu-libraries/contact-us. You can also obtain assistance from Canvas
Support which is available 24/7, 365 by telephone, Chat or email. Just click on the Help link in the navigation panel
when you are logged in to Canvas.
You will find your Programme Guide, Module Guides and associated learning materials on Canvas. Lecturing staff will
upload materials to reinforce that covered within class and / or additional materials to support your wider research
activities.
Do remember that you have full access to all electronic learning materials held by LJMU. You should engage with the
VLE at least twice a week.
Accessing your LJMU account

In order to access your LJMU email account and webpages on the LJMU intranet, you will need your LJMU Username
and Password.
Please be aware that the password expires every 60 days. However, as long as you can remember your old
password, even though it has expired, you can update it at https://myaccount.ljmu.ac.uk/
Timetabling and attendance

The more effort you put in, the more you will get out of being on your programme. This will be reflected both in your
academic marks and your personal and professional development. Please make every effort to attend all of your
timetabled activities.
It is your responsibility to attend all your timetabled classes and lectures as well as any tutorials, seminars, fieldtrips or
other activities delivered as part of the modules you are studying.
Where can I find my Timetable?

The Timetable for your Programme (and any updates, if relevant) is published on the information board in Reception
and a second board located on the ground floor of the IAB. The timetable is also sent to you via email.
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Attendance
You are expected to attend 100% of your timetabled teaching and learning activities. If your attendance in a
Module drops below 100% (excluding illness or authorised absence), this will be considered a breach of
your contract with the Institute and may ultimately result in your contract with the IAB being terminated and
you being asked to leave the Programme without any refund.
Your first unexcused absence will be dealt with by your Programme Leader. Should you be absent again, the matter
will be dealt with by the Director of Administration. Should you be absent for more than 2 times without a valid
excuse the matter will be referred to the Principal of the Institute.
Subject to you following the approval/notification procedure as laid out below, the following reasons are considered
excused absences:
Ill health and accidents
Family bereavement (immediate family)
rd
Prior approval to attend auditions for 3 year BA students
Approval/ Notification
Unlike many university courses, which are not so reliant upon group-based work, your illness, absence or lateness will
affect others as much as it affects you. It is therefore important that if you think you are going to be late, or you are ill,
you need to notify those who may be affected by your lateness or absence.
For absences known to you in advance, you need the approval of your Programme Leader. You will have to provide
the dates, reasons and evidence for your absence. Your teaching staff will be notified.
For sudden unforeseen absences, you need to contact Reception at info@iabarcelona.es and
m.milan@iabarcelona.es before classes begin and, if this is not possible, within the first day of your absence. This
email should contain all relevant details, including the reason and the estimated time of absence and if already available
any evidence to support this. In addition to this, you can also contact our switchboard by calling (+34) 93 894 9713.
If you do not notify info@iabarcelona.es of your absence within the first day of your absence, you will be marked
as absent without explanation.
Late Arrival for Any Class

If you arrive late for class, after the register has been taken, you will not be allowed to participate or to watch
the class. You will be politely asked to leave the classroom/studio space. Please remember you are expected
under the IAB Code of Conduct to always arrive in good time for the start of all classes and to have undertaken
any necessary warm up activity.
Injury and Illness

Injury You are expected to watch class and take notes unless your injury is such that you have an approved absence.
This includes having been put on official Voice Rest. Please attend in the correct uniform as there may be parts of the
class that you are able to participate in.
Illness If you arrive for class ill, or are taken ill during a class, it is the tutor decision as to whether you are too ill to
participate and/or continue. The tutor will base their decision on the best action to take for both you and the rest of the
class. If the tutor asks you to leave the class and to go home, please do this willingly so that no-one else is at risk of
infection.
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Please refer to the IAB Student Handbook for the procedures to follow in seeking an excused absence.
Your Personal Tutor

You will be allocated an Academic Guidance Tutor (AGT) during Induction Week. The tutor will be member of staff with
considerable knowledge of your Programme of study and subject discipline.
You will meet your AGT at least twice a year.
At the start of your Programme / Learning year to complete the Initial Guidance Form and set learning targets and
action plans.
At the completion of Term 3, to review progress to date, monitor learning targets and action plans and set new ones,
including the planning for the coming year (option choices if applicable).
At each meeting your progress will be reviewed and you will be given the opportunity to discuss any academic / learning
issues or, any other matter concerning your personal and professional development.
Specifically the Academic Guidance Tutors (AGT) will:
Help you to reflect upon your learning and achievement (See PDP).
Ensure that you understand the Academic regulations associated with your Programme of study (including
assessment, appeals, grievance procedure and disciplinary procedure).
Monitor your progress through your Programme of study.
Advise you on issues relating to disability and learning support and refer you on to the appropriate specialist support
(e.g. Director of Student Services)
Help you to make the correct and appropriate option / assessment choices within your Programme (where
applicable).
Support you in the development of career plans to ensure that your learning choices reflect your professional
aspirations.
Help you to capitalise on your strengths and address your weaknesses.
Help you to capitalise on extra-curricular activities (paid work, voluntary work, independent performance / production
/ design work etc).
Produce job references to be held on your records.
The AGT does not act as a welfare counsellor but will often be the first point of call for you. In these situations AGT
tutors will refer you to the appropriate service or individual. If you have any concerns or problems you can contact your
AGT at any point in the year.
Personal Development Planning

Personal Development Planning (PDP) is a structured process intended to help you become a more effective,
confident and independent learner. It will support you in gaining knowledge of your strengths but also of areas in need
of further development related to your academic, personal and professional aspirations. You will be enabled to
undertake Personal Development Planning through your programme.
The primary objective for personal development planning is to improve your capacity to understand how you are learning,
and to help you to review, plan and take responsibility for your own learning.
More specifically personal development planning is intended to help you to become a more effective, independent and
confident self-directed student and develop a positive attitude to learning throughout life.
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As a specialist performing arts Institution, with students recruited specifically because of their commitment to
development within their chosen field, PDP operates at the whole programme level. PDP is also integrated in the student
tutorial system.
Formal assessment and development of PDP

PDP is formally assessed over the three years of the Programme in the following Modules:
Professional Studies 1 (24c)
PDP Level 4
In the Level 4 Module Professional Studies 1 you are supported in the production of a written assignment through which
you are asked to:
identify and reflect upon the following aspects of personal development: strengths and weaknesses, motivations and
values, ability to work with others.
PDP Level 5
In Level 5 you are given the opportunity to further reflect on your own learning and future career within the Module
Professional Studies 2. One of the Module aims is to provide you with:
The knowledge and understanding of the entertainment and performing arts industries and specifically for you to
reflect upon your own learning and development and gain an understanding of your potential role within the
performing arts.
PDP Level 6
The Module Professional Studies 3 has two of its principle aims directly related to PDP:
The development of the skills, knowledge and professional and career development expertise to appropriately plan
and enter the next phase of your career post training.
Opportunities for the development of a considered, realistic and realisable personal development and career plan.
As learning outcomes you are expected to be able to:
Demonstrate a detailed and specialist understanding of the employment opportunities in their chosen field.
Produce a comprehensive, considered, realistic and realisable personal development
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Key contacts
To telephone a member of staff call Reception (0034) 93 894 97 13.
IAB KEY CONTACTS
Giles Auckland-Lewis Principal / CEO g.auckland-lewis@iabarcelona.es
Jennifer Blake Director of Teaching, j.blake@iabarcelona.es

Learning and Curriculum
Development
Julie Hargreaves Director of Administration j.hargreaves@iabarcelona.es
Emma Groves-Raines Director of Student e.grovesraines@iabarcelona.es

Services
Nikki Laurence Head of Subject (Musical n.laurence@iabarcelona.es

Theatre) and Programme
Leader
Mar Milan Registry Assistant m.milan@iabarcelona.es
Connie Boon Administrative Assistant c.boon@iabarcelona.es
LJMU KEY CONTACTS
Julie Sheldon Institutional Link J.L.Sheldon@ljmu.ac.uk
Andrew Sherlock and Link Tutors for Acting, a.sherlock@ljmu.ac.uk

Musical Theatre and
Nicholas Phillips
Singing
Communication with staff

The approved method to communicate with staff is through your Liverpool John Moores University email account .
It is expected that staff will respond to your email normally within 24 hours.
Roles and responsibilities of academic and academic support staff

Principal
The Principal is responsible to the IAB Board of Directors for the academic and organisational management of the
Institution. The Principal is the chief academic officer and as such determines, in partnership with the teaching teams,
the curriculum and academic strategy of the Institution.
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Director of Teaching and Learning and Curriculum Development
The Director of Teaching and Learning and Curriculum Development is responsible for the standards and continued
development of teaching and learning activities.
Director of Administration
The Director of Administration acts as the Institutes Registrar and manages all academic systems and policies. The
Director of Administration has a specific responsibility for quality assurance, enhancement and, institutional liaison with
Liverpool John Moores University.
Director of Student Services

The Director of Student Services is responsible for providing learning and learner support, managing student welfare
services and supporting your transition into the Institution.
Programme Leader
The Programme Leader maintains overall responsibility for the management, operation and continuing evaluation of the
Programme and all of its Modules. The Programme Leader has the responsibility to ensure that all assessments are
carried out fairly, transparently and at the given time.
Module Leaders
Module Leaders are responsible for the delivery of individual Modules and contribute to the organisation and academic
direction of the Programme.
Lecturers
Lecturers are responsible for the delivery of individual classes or groups of classes, which form part of a Module and
contribute to the organisation and academic direction of the Module.
LJMU Institutional Link

The Institutonial Link is the key contact between the IAB and LJMU for all institutional matters.
LJMU Link Tutor

The Link Tutor is the key contact between the IAB and LJMU for all programme matters.
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Modules
Your programme is divided into levels and each level into a series of smaller units of study called modules. Each
module explores a subject relevant to your programme of study. What you will learn in each module is described by its
intended learning outcomes. These outcomes form the basis for the criteria against which you will be assessed in
order to gain credit from the module.
Core and Option Modules
There are no Option Modules on this programme. All Core (C) modules are compulsory. Listed below are the Level 6
Modules offered to students studying in 2017/18:
Level 6 Core Modules Module Leader(s)
Armando Rotondi
6006IAB Performance Research Project (24)
Nikki Laurence
6007IAB Professional Studies 3 (12)
Nikki Laurence
6008IAB The Performance Company (36)
Nikki Laurence
6005IAB Singing 3 (24)
Robert Foley
6004IAB Dance 3 (Musical Theatre) (24)
For each Module you will be given a Module Guide including full details of the Learning Outcomes, module content,
assessments and marking criteria.
Any additional costs associated with a Module will be communicated to you as far as possible before your arrival.
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You and LJMU
We want you to have the best student experience possible so please dont be afraid to approach LJMU staff if you
need any advice. For information on all the student support services, including study skills workshops, go to:
www.ljmu.ac.uk/students/supporting-your-study
The Universitys rules and regulations cover everything from freedom of speech and dealing with difficult personal
circumstances to payment of fees and programme information. Their function is not to limit your experiences on your
LJMU programme but rather to protect your rights as a student and to define your responsibilities as a member of the
University. If you have any queries, visit the Student Administration Desk in any of the LJMU Libraries. Alternatively,
youll find more details in the Student Handbook: www.ljmu.ac.uk/students/supporting-your-study/student-policy-and-
regulations
LJMU promotes an environment where everyone is treated equally and with dignity and respect. We operate a policy
of zero tolerance towards any form of discrimination, harassment or bullying, including cyber-bullying. Any students or
staff found to be engaging in this type of activity will be subject to the Universitys disciplinary procedures.
For more information on what LJMU expects with respect to student behaviour, read the Student Code of Behaviour
and Disciplinary Procedures: www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/public-information/student-regulations/guidance-policy-and-
process
Please ensure you read the IAB Student Handbook
Libraries
IAB Library
The IAB library will be open from 9 am 8 pm.
At the library you have access to:
IT facilities and standard Microsoft office software

Printing facilities
Books
Periodicals
In the library you can access computers exclusively dedicated for student use.
There is free Wi-Fi access in the library and throughout the IAB building.
See the IAB Student Handbook for the procedures to print and borrow library books.
Student Support and Resources

As a collaborative LJMU student, you have access to LJMUs electronic library resources.
Details of the resources available can be found at the Electronic library page:
www.ljmu.ac.uk/microsites/library/resources/electronic-library. Here you will find a link to Discover, the library search
engine, which will enable you to find information quickly.
Another way to access information through LJMU is through the Off Campus Applications Service. You can log onto
this via the webpage: www2.ljmu.ac.uk/ITHelp/software/118551.htm.
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If you have a query with using the electronic library, Staff in the Student Administration Desk are always happy to help.
You can contact them in person at the Student Administration Desk, by telephone: (0151) 231 3179 or online:
www.ljmu.ac.uk/microsites/library/about-ljmu-libraries/contact-us
If you visit Liverpool, you also have access to the LJMU libraries with your LJMU student card. In each of LJMUs three
campuses IM Marsh, City and Mount Pleasant youll find a library. These provide access to many services
available to assist you as an LJMU student. Libraries contain general and special collections, study spaces, computing
resources as well as specialist staff for academic, administrative and personal support.
For the location, opening hours and further details about the Libraries, please visit the website:
www.ljmu.ac.uk/microsites/library
Student Advice and Wellbeing Services

IAB Student Services
The IAB is a small specialist higher education institution. Group sizes are small and the teaching environment is intensive.
Therefore, just through your normal timetabled activities, you will receive personal and targeted support. However, the
IAB recognises that you may require additional support in academic and non-academic areas such as:
Specific learning differences (Dyslexia etc.)

Specific long and short term disabilities
Health, well-being and emotional/psychological support
Accommodation and small financial concerns
General advice and support (living in Spain etc.)
The Director of Student Services, together with other external professionals, provide a comprehensive support system.
On arrival (and at any point during your studies) you can self-declare any disabilities to the Director of Student Services.
On receipt of this declaration the Director will seek clarification and formal documentation of the disability. The IAB will
support you by for example:
Making reasonable adjustments to assessments and teaching and learning strategies.

Providing access to counselling services.
Regular meetings with, and support from, the Students Services.
Providing short-term specialist learning activities and/or study skills.
Language skills (specialist vocabulary).
LJMU Student Advice and Wellbeing Services
Student Advice and Wellbeing Services are committed to ensuring that students benefit from their time at the
University by having access to appropriate and timely information, support and guidance, and advice on practical
aspects of study. There is a wide range of services available covering all aspects of student life (personal, financial,
emotional and academic) and we are here to help. For further information on the range of support available, check out
www2.ljmu.ac.uk/student and click on the Need help section.
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If you visit Liverpool the Student Advice and Wellbeing Services are located in the Aquinas building, next door to
Aldham Robarts Library. Advisers can also be contacted through the Student Administration Desk in each library.
Contact can either be informal (i.e. by dropping in), or by appointment. For further information please visit
www2.ljmu.ac.uk/studentadvice/index.asp
How your studies will enhance your career prospects

Work Related Learning
Unlike many degree programmes the IAB degrees are very vocationally specific. The programmes are designed to
provide you with the technical, creative, intellectual and transferable skills to move directly into employment in your
specific chosen field. However, the IAB degrees also provide you with broader graduate skills, giving you the ability to
apply your transferable skills (e.g. team work, self management and discipline, ITC skills, interpersonal skills) to a variety
of graduate level employment opportunities or vocations. The IAB degree will also give you access to Master Degrees
or other postgraduate qualification (including some areas of teacher training).
Submitting coursework
You will find your coursework submission dates and/or examination dates in the Module Guide. These dates are fixed
and must be met.
Your Module Guide will also outline how (i.e. in what format), where, and when your coursework must be submitted.
Any cousework that is submitted after the deadline, without an agreed extension, will receive a mark of 0%.
The University acknowledges that there may be occasions when a students performance in assessment may be
severely affected by unforeseen or unexpected circumstances. Such events include sudden acute illness or close
personal bereavement.
For information about the Extenuating Circumstances process please visit: www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/public-
information/student-regulations/guidance-policy-and-process
Marking criteria
Marking/Assessment criteria set out the knowledge, understanding and skills that you are expected to demonstrate in
the particular assessment task(s). These criteria are based on the intended learning outcomes and should help you in
identifying what you need to do in order to achieve a particular mark in the given assessment task. Tutors use these
criteria when marking your assignments to determine the mark given and to provide feedback to you on your
performance.
As an institution that recruits its students from many nations from across the world there will be clear differences of
expectation. The IAB operates within the UK Higher Education Framework. Two specific differences that you may find
are:
Mark Range use of the full range of marks
Independent and Autonomous Learning Learning throughout the programme is focused the development
of your abilities to be a self motivated, curious, detailed learner.
To achive a mark within the 50-59 % range is good and shows you have done well in the assessment.
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Feedback strategy
Feedback is a critical part of the learning process. The purpose of feedback is not restricted to providing information
on your performance on a single assignment but aims to support your development in future assessments.
LJMUs policy on feedback determines that:
Student assessment deadlines will be published alongside University feedback deadlines

Details of assessment submission deadlines and feedback return will be provided in programme and module guides.
Feedback will be available three weeks after the assessment deadline

Unless otherwise stated, you should expect to receive feedback on assessed written coursework (not examinations or
dissertations) 15 working days after the assessment deadline, not including weekends or bank holidays. Feedback
may mean marks as well as more detailed written comments; the marks will be subject to moderation, so should not
be taken as the final mark.
Feedback will relate to the assessment criteria

All assessment tasks are marked according to assessment criteria, as described above. Tutors will use these criteria
when providing you with feedback to help you to understand how well you have done and why. In this way, feedback
should be helpful to you in subsequent similar assessment tasks in any modules.
Students will be entitled to face-to-face feedback on their first piece of assessed work
Early on in each year of study you will have an opportunity for face to face feedback on a piece of assessed work. This
will not necessarily be in a one to one meeting with your tutor but may be done in a group setting, such as a tutorial.
We will undertake to give face-to-face feedback on all appropriate assessments and will ensure that feedback is given
through a number of different channels.
The IAB will provide two types of feedback:
Formative
Formative feedback is usually informal and given during the development of a Module. Formative feedback is frequently
about discussion and dialogue and about work in progress. You will probably get feedback on your work many times
each day. To some extent, it is not really possible to differentiate between teaching and formative feedback. It is part of
the same process. Formative assessment feedback is not about giving you a mark but rather about evaluation and the
encouragement of reflective practice. Tutors will ask questions of your practice, challenge you about your choices and
explore options and opportunities for progress with you. In many ways formative feedback is more valuable than
summative (summary) feedback.
Summative
At the completion of an assessment or Module you will receive formal feedback. This is normally in written form and will
be accompanied by an indicative mark. The written feedback will focus on the strengths and weakness of your
assessment submission as well as exploring potential strategies for improvement. Frequently (but not always) the formal
feedback sheet will be supported by a tutorial and detailed notes not the work itself. All work is assessed strictly in
relation to the published Module learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
Details of what feedback you can expect are in the Module Guide.
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Fairness, consistency and standards
For every piece of work that is formally marked there will be procedures in place to ensure that the marking is fair,
consistent and upholds academic standards. For most assessments, including examinations, marking is anonymous
marking so that the marker does not know the name of the student who has produced the work. At level 5 and above,
a proportion of the work will be marked by a second member of staff. External examiners, experts in the subject from
outside the University, are appointed to every programme and will look at samples of work from across the
programme. Once the marks for all the assessments on your programme have been moderated and finalised a Board
of Examiners can meet.
The role of external examiners

The University appoints an external examiner to all its programmes. They will either be from another University or
Higher Education Institution, or from industry where that plays a major role in your programme. The role of the external
examiner is to provide informative comment and recommendations upon whether or not:
the University is maintaining the threshold academic standards set for awards in accordance with the
frameworks for higher education qualifications and applicable subject benchmark statements
the assessment process measures student achievement rigorously and fairly against the intended outcomes
of the programme(s) and is conducted in line with the University policies and regulations
the academic standards are comparable with those in other UK higher education institutions and that
programme content is current and up-to-date
the achievements of students are comparable with those in other UK higher education institutions.
the external examiner also provides informative comment and recommendations on:
good practice and innovation relating to learning, teaching and assessment
opportunities to enhance the quality of the learning opportunities.
External examiners report to LJMU annually. This report is discussed and available to student representatives at
Board of Study meetings. The External Examiner report will be made available to all students. Please ask your
Programme Leader or Student Representative for further information.
External Examiners are appointed to ensure the quality management of HE programmes and it is not part of their remit
to communicate with individual students. For this reason, please do not make direct contact with External Examiners in
respect of your assessed work or performance. Any issues should be relayed directly to the Module or Programme
Leader.
The External Examiner for the Musical Theatre programmes is Ms Sue Passmore, Examiner (Trinity College London
Dance and Drama Awards), Examiner (Council for Dance Education and Training, Vice Chairman (Imperial Society of
Teachers of Dancing).
Progression and classification

If you are following an undergraduate degree programme and you pass all your modules at Level 4 you will have 120
credits and will progress to Level 5. Similarly, at Level 5 if you achieve 120 credits at this level you will progress to
Level 6.
If you have not achieved 120 credits at the first attempt, you may be allowed a referral in the modules you have failed.
In certain circumstances it may be possible to compensate for failure within a level to allow you to progress to the
next level or to gain your overall award. This will be done by taking account of your overall performance at that level
according to specific criteria. Please note that in some programmes and for some modules compensation for failure is
not permissible. This is usually as a result of professional body requirements and may relate to fitness to practise
considerations.
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Full details of the criteria for compensation are included in the Undergraduate Academic Framework Regulations. This
may be viewed here: www.ljmu.ac.uk/~/media/sample-sharepoint-libraries/policy-documents/181.pdf
Classification of final Bachelors degree award

Under the Universitys Academic Framework, you need to achieve 120 credits at each level in order to get a traditional
Bachelors degree (for other programmes please refer to the Undergraduate Academic Framework Regulations at
www.ljmu.ac.uk/~/media/sample-sharepoint-libraries/policy-documents/181.pdf
You must pass Level 4, your first year, but the marks you obtain are not taken into consideration for your degree
classification. Classification of your degree will be calculated by counting your overall Level 5 mark as 25% of your
final award mark, with the remaining 75% coming from your Level 6 marks. At Level 6, provided you have 120 credits,
the 24 credits with the lowest marks will be discounted, with your other Level 6 module marks making up 75% of the
final award mark. Please note that where the lowest mark does not relate to a single 24 credit module, the relevant
proportion of the lowest module mark will be discounted.
If there is a professional body associated with your programme, you need to know if any additional regulations apply to
your programme. Where this is applicable, further information is available in the professional accreditations section of
this guide.
Award marks determine what class of degree you will be given as follows:
First overall mark of 70% or above

2:1 overall mark between 60 and 69%
2:2 overall mark between 50 and 59%
3rd overall mark between 40 and 49%
In addition, you will be awarded the higher classification of degree where:
i. your Award Mark is 1% below the classification boundary and;

ii. more than half of the 96 contributing credits at Level 6 are in a class above that indicated by the Award Mark.
If you do not fit these criteria, you will not be considered for a higher classification.
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Referrals/deferrals
Referrals and exceptional second referrals
A referral is the opportunity to re-take assessment in a module in which you attained no credit after your first attempt.
You only get one referral opportunity in each module. If you fail to gain the credits for a module at the second attempt,
you may be eligible for an Exceptional Second Referral (ESR) for up to 24 credits, but in order to be eligible for an
ESR you need to have achieved 96 credits at that level. See the Academic Framework regulations, section C7.17 for
further details. www.ljmu.ac.uk/~/media/sample-sharepoint-libraries/policy-documents/181.pdf
If you are eligible, you will have a third attempt at the assessment and will have to pay an ESR fee. If you are not
eligible for an ESR, you will not be able to progress or complete the programme. You will be advised about the options
available to you and this may include an opportunity to re-register for a Final Module Attempt (FMA see C7.15). The
maximum mark obtainable from a referral, ESR or FMA is the minimum pass mark for the module.
Some modules may not be eligible for Exceptional Second Referrals or Final Module Attempts. These are usually
modules related to professional competency requirements.
At the start of the academic year you will be told the date of the referral week, when referral assessments will take
place. A Referral Board of Examiners takes place before the start of the following academic year and your progress is
considered again. If after referrals you have 120 credits, you will be allowed to progress to the next level. If you are not
eligible for compensation you may be eligible for an Exceptional Second Referral, which would allow you to progress
with 24 credits outstanding and the opportunity to attempt the assessment for a third and last time.
If after referrals you do not have 96 credits, you will not be able to progress. However, there may be an opportunity to
re-register for a Final Module Attempt (see C7.15).
Deferral
A deferral is the opportunity to undertake assessment that you missed or in which you were affected adversely by
illness or other valid reasons. If this happens you must follow the extenuating circumstances procedure
www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/public-information/student-regulations/guidance-policy-and-process
If there is a foreseen event, such as jury service or a hospital operation, that is going to affect an assessment you can
ask for deferred consideration of that assessment. Again, see the above link for the correct procedure.
Boards of Examiners
Boards of Examiners meet to consider the progress of every student at least once a year. The Boards make
decisions on level completion, progression and awards. The Board ensures the maintenance of appropriate standards
of assessment and that all students are assessed fairly in accordance with the approved regulations and procedures.
How you will get your results

Your results will be emailed to you and a hard copy sent to the address which you specify to us during enrolment. Please
ensure that we and LJMU have an up to date record of your details.
If you have referral or deferral, you should contact your Head of Subject and the Registry.
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Academic Appeals
All students have the right to appeal against the decision(s) of Boards of Examiners and Academic
Misconduct Panels (AMP).
The Boards of Examiners receive individual student assessment profiles (module marks, level progression), make
decisions on level completion and progression and make recommendations for awards. In addition, Boards of
Examiners determine any requirements for deferred assessments and any referral requirements for students failing
module(s) in accordance with the Academic Framework regulations. Boards of Examiners also receive decisions from
the Extenuating Circumstances Panels, note any decisions from Academic Misconduct Panels and act accordingly.
The grounds for appeal are strictly limited to the criteria outlined in the Academic Framework Regulations students
cannot submit an Academic or AMP Appeal just because they dont agree with the mark or the decision of the Panel.
Appeals will only be considered on the grounds that there has been a material administrative error, or that assessment
was not conducted in accordance with the regulations or that some other material irregularity has occurred. There are
also strict time limits for lodging an Appeal within 10 working days after the publication of the decision of the Board of
Examiners or the date of the decision of the Academic Misconduct Panel.
Students on collaborative programmes follow the same appeal procedures as local LJMU students and should ensure
that they submit their appeals to the LJMU Student Governance Office. Follow the link below for full details.
Further information about Appeals can be found at: https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/public-information/student-

regulations/appeals-and-complaints
Complaints
LJMU students studying at Collaborative Partner institutions are expected to refer their complaint to the Partner
institutions Complaints procedure in the first instance.
Details of the IAB Student Complaints procedure are found in the IAB Student Handbook.
If the problem cannot be resolved within your institution, then you have the right to refer your complaint to the LJMU
Student Complaints procedure, but only once all local procedures have been completed.
Details of the LJMU Student Complaints procedure can be found at:
www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/public-information/student-regulations/appeals-and-complaints
If you have any queries about the LJMU Student Complaints procedure then please email the Student Governance
Office at: StudentGovernance@ljmu.ac.uk
Academic misconduct
Academic Misconduct is deemed to cover deliberate attempts to gain an unfair advantage in assessments. This includes
attempts to cheat, plagiarise, unauthorised collusion or any other deliberate attempt to gain an unfair advantage in
summatively assessed work. Summative assessment includes all forms of written work (including in-class tests), e-
assessments, presentations, demonstrations, viva voces, recognition of prior learning portfolios and all forms of
examination.
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Cheating includes:
(i) any form of communication with, or copying from, any other source during an examination;
(ii) communicating during an examination with any person other than an authorised member of staff;
(iii) introducing any written, printed or other material into an examination (including electronically stored information)
other than that specified in the rubric of the examination paper;
(iv) gaining access to unauthorised material in any way during or before an assessment;
(v) the use of mobile phones or any other communication device during an assessment or examination;
(vi) the submission of false claims of previously gained qualifications, research or experience in order to gain credit
for prior learning;
(vii) the falsification of research data, the presentation of anothers data as ones own, and any other forms of
misrepresentation in order to gain advantage;
(viii) the submission of work for assessment that has already been submitted as all or part of the assessment for
another module without the prior knowledge and consent of the Module Leader for the subsequent assessments;
(ix) the submission of material purchased or commissioned from a third party, such as an essay-writing service, as
ones own.
Plagiarism is defined as the representation of the work, artefacts or designs, written or otherwise, of any other person,
from any source whatsoever, as the student's own. Examples of plagiarism may be as follows:
i) the verbatim copying of another's work without clear identification and acknowledgement including the
downloading of materials from the Internet without proper referencing of materials;
ii) the paraphrasing of another's work by simply changing a few words or altering the order of presentation, without
clear identification and acknowledgement;
iii) the unidentified and unacknowledged quotation of phrases from another's work;
iv) the deliberate and detailed presentation of another's concept as one's own.
Collusion Includes:
(i) the conscious collaboration, without official approval, between two or more students in the preparation and
production of work which is ultimately submitted by each in an identical or substantially similar form and/or is
represented by each to be the product of his or her individual efforts;
(ii) where there is unauthorised co-operation between a student and another person in the preparation and
production of work which is presented as the student's own.
The LJMU Penalty Tariff
The University strives to ensure fairness and consistency in the application of penalties to students across all Faculties
and has adopted a standard penalty tariff to be used in all cases of proven academic misconduct.
The principle behind the tariff is simple and serves to ensure that all students are aware of the penalties that they will
receive if they are found guilty of academic misconduct.
For information about Academic Misconduct please visit
www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/public-information/student-regulations/appeals-and-complaints
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Student Feedback
We want your feedback
Informal feedback and communication is sought from students on a daily basis. We value your feedback and
encourage students to complete any formal surveys you receive.
At the end of the academic year, you will be asked to complete a Module Feedback Questionaire for each Module you
study. The IAB use yor feedback to inform the Annual Monitoring Report which is submitted to LJMU.
Student representation and getting involved

We aim to make every one of our courses as good as it can possibly be; for that we need students help. Every year,
each programme elects a Course Reps; fellow students who represent the views of other students on their course.
Course reps can influence everything from changes to the course curriculum to improving how the course is organised
and supported by lecturers. By working together as equals, Course Reps and Lecturers can have a significant impact
on the student experience.
Course Reps are elected at the start of every academic year. They receive continuous support in their role from
relevant programme leaders and lecturing staff, as well as from the Link Tutor. If you are interested in becoming a
Course Rep contact your Programme Leader.
See IAB Student Handbook for information on Year Group Tutorials.
What is the Board of Study?

The Board of Study oversees the management and operation of the programme. Membership will consist of all staff
teaching on the programme, other staff essential to the running of the programme and student course representatives.
The Link Tutor from LJMU may also attend. You can discuss any aspects of your programme with your course
representative, in this way you can contribute to the formal running of the programme. Course representatives have an
obligation to then feed back to their fellow students. Programme leaders will ensure that Board of Study papers are
available to all students via the VLE.
Date for the first Board of Study meetings is:
BA Hons Musical Theatre 17th October 2017
Approved minutes from the meetings will be emailed to all members of the Board.
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES, DISABILITY AND DATA
PROTECTION
Equality and Diversity
Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is committed to creating a learning and working environment which values
and recognises the full potential of each person.
The University has a comprehensive Equality & Diversity Policy that complies with the national and European Union
anti-discriminatory legislation. The policy articulates the rights and respects for every individual and a clear
commitment for challenging discrimination and the distress this causes. For example, LJMU will not tolerate any form
of unfair discriminatory practice, violence and extremist behaviour, hate crime, terrorism activities, or harassment
including offensive remarks, language, graffiti, pin-ups and jokes, which are based upon a persons protected
characteristic(s). The nine (9) protected characteristic identified by the Equality Act 2010 are: age, disability, gender
reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and marriage and civil
partnership. Unwelcome physical advances also constitute harassment. Students may be disciplined and dismissed
where discrimination is proven. You are advised to familiarise yourself with the LJMU Equality & Diversity Policy,
including the Equality Objectives and Action Plans by visiting the website.
To find out more about LJMUs equality and diversity policy, click here: www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/public-
information/equality-and-diversity
For the Universitys Equality Objectives and Action Plans, click here: www.ljmu.ac.uk/~/media/sample-
sharepoint-libraries/policy-documents/251.pdf?la=en
Data Protection
Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) needs to obtain and process certain information about our students to allow
us to register students, organise programmes, and to carry out other essential university activities. The University
cannot exercise its responsibilities and fulfil its education, training and support obligations to its students, without
holding and using this personal data. We process your personal data for recruitment, admission, enrolment, the
administration of our programmes of study and student support and associated funding arrangements, monitoring
performance and attendance, supervision, assessment and examination, graduation and alumni relations, advisory,
pastoral, health and safety, management, research, statistical and archival purposes.
The information we collect is stored safely and securely, used fairly, and not disclosed to any other person unlawfully.
To do this we comply with the current Data Protection Act 1998 and will comply with the new General Data Protection
Regulation which will supersede the Data Protection Act on 25th May 2018.
The University and all staff or others who process or use any personal information must ensure that they follow the
Universitys Data Protection Policy. You can find a copy of the Data Protection Policy at www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-
us/data-protection
If you have any questions about our Data Protection procedures, please contact the Data Protection Officer on 0151
231 3116 or at email: secretariat@ljmu.ac.uk
We also process applicant and student data to meet our statutory and other binding obligations. These may include
submission of statistical returns to government or its agencies, including the Higher Education Funding Council for
England (HEFCE), and other official bodies, such as the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), the Student
Loan Company (SLC), or other equivalent bodies from other countries. Please read the Student Collection Notice
at www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/data-protection. As a Tier 4 licensed sponsor we may be required to give information to
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the UK Visas and Immigration Agency (UKVI) about students with visas to study. Our sponsorship duties include
informing the UKVI if a student fails to register, withdraws, or fails to attend classes and hand in work.
We disclose your personal data to other third parties only with your consent, or if requested by an organisation with a
statutory function, such as the police, in a case where non-disclosure would prejudice law enforcement; or to meet a
statutory or regulatory obligation e.g. a court order; in a medical emergency or otherwise in accordance with the
Universitys Notification with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO), Registration Number Z5616967, and the
terms of the Data Protection Act1998 and from 25th May 2018 the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
which will supersede the Data Protection Act.
Your Rights:
You have the right to:
Find out what personal data the University holds about you, why it holds it and what it does with it, how long it
keeps it and to whom the University discloses it.
Ask the University to correct inaccurate data.
Ask the University not to process information about you that causes you substantial, unwarranted damage or
distress.
Request a copy of your personal information held by the University. This is known as a subject access
request (SAR). You can find more information on how to do this at www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/data-protection.
The University currently has 40 calendar days to comply with your request after receiving your proof of
identity, the statutory fee of 10 and any further information needed to find the information requested. From
the 25th May 2018 the new General Data Protection Regulation will supersede the Data Protection Act 1998
and from that time all requests should be dealt with within 20 calendar days and there will be no charge.
Further Information:
Contact the Data Protection Officer, Denise Tipping, on 0151 231 3116 or by email: secretariat@ljmu.ac.uk
Follow the links in the Universitys Data Protection webpage
www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/data-protection
Student data collection: this explains what student data we share with the Higher Education Statistics Agency
www.hesa.ac.uk/about/regulation/data-protection/noticesh
You can access the Universitys entry in the Information Commissioners Register of Data Controllers at
https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/what-we-do/register-of-data-controllers/. The Universitys Registration Number
is: Z5616967. This register entry describes, in very general terms, what personal data we process and why,
how we obtain personal data and to whom we may disclose it.
You can find out further information about who we share your information with at
www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/data-protection or the Data Protection Officer.
At the IAB your data is held electronically and on paperfile. Both are protected and only accessible by authorised
members of staff.
Should you wish to disccuss this please contact the Director of Administration.
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Liverpool Student Union
Get more from your LJMU experience with LiverpoolSU
As a LJMU student, Liverpool Students Union may be able to provide you with support or guidance if you need it.
Information about what LiverpoolSU offers, and how to contact them, is available on the website:
www.liverpoolsu.com
Connect with us:
You can email us at: studentsunion@ljmu.ac.uk
Phone: 0151 231 4900
Have a look at our website: www.liverpoolsu.com
Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/LiverpoolSU
Twitter: www.twitter.com/LiverpoolSU
Snapchat: LiverpoolSU
And Instagram: Instagram/LiverpoolSU
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Appendix Programme Specification
Your programme specification can be found here....
https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/public-information/wider-information-set/programme-specification-documents-
portal/undergrad-programme-specification-documents
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Programme

BA (Hons) Musical Theatre

A welcome Welcome to Liverpool John

Welcome Welcome to the Institute of the

Our aims are

Relationship between the IAB and LJMU

The skills and techniques required by the musical theatre performer

Programme Leader BA (Hons) Musical Theatre

The BA Hons Musical Theatre Programme aims to:

Encourage you to adopt entrepreneurial approaches to your future professional careers.

The Programme Specification can be found in Appendix 1.

How your Programme will be delivered

The BA (Hons) Musical Theatre has 6 central disciplines:

You should expect to be involved in;

Level 5 Technique into Performance

Level 6 The Professional Practitioner

Unique Features and Innovation

The clear focus on employability.

The distinguishing features of teaching and learning are:

Research activities and how these feed into the curriculum

Employment opportunities that may be available to you

a) Major London / New York Productions

Therefore the Programme responds to employer needs by:

Assessment of your work

Assessment serves three purposes:

Types of Assessment Used

Individual / group guided research projects.

Availability of Alternative Assessments

Unique and Innovative Feature of Assessment

Using technology to enhance your learning

Accessing your LJMU account

Timetabling and attendance

Where can I find my Timetable?

Late Arrival for Any Class

Injury and Illness

Your Personal Tutor

You will meet your AGT at least twice a year.

Specifically the Academic Guidance Tutors (AGT) will:

Personal Development Planning

Formal assessment and development of PDP

IAB KEY CONTACTS

Giles Auckland-Lewis Principal / CEO g.auckland-lewis@iabarcelona.es

Jennifer Blake Director of Teaching, j.blake@iabarcelona.es

Julie Hargreaves Director of Administration j.hargreaves@iabarcelona.es

Emma Groves-Raines Director of Student e.grovesraines@iabarcelona.es

Nikki Laurence Head of Subject (Musical n.laurence@iabarcelona.es

Mar Milan Registry Assistant m.milan@iabarcelona.es

Connie Boon Administrative Assistant c.boon@iabarcelona.es

LJMU KEY CONTACTS

Julie Sheldon Institutional Link J.L.Sheldon@ljmu.ac.uk

Andrew Sherlock and Link Tutors for Acting, a.sherlock@ljmu.ac.uk

Communication with staff

Roles and responsibilities of academic and academic support staff

Director of Student Services

LJMU Institutional Link

LJMU Link Tutor

Core and Option Modules

Level 6 Core Modules Module Leader(s)

Please ensure you read the IAB Student Handbook

IT facilities and standard Microsoft office software

Student Support and Resources

Student Advice and Wellbeing Services

Specific learning differences (Dyslexia etc.)

Making reasonable adjustments to assessments and teaching and learning strategies.