For ROA exams, Learners must be in full view at all times during the exam, even when not performing. This includes individuals who are reading-in for any absent Learner within a paired exam. We recommend that Learners rehearse the stage area in front of the camera before they take their exam. The Examiner will check the positioning of the Learner before the exam begins to ensure that they have sufficient visibility to mark accurately against the Assessment Criteria.


Learners must be fully visible (from head to feet) for the following examinations:

  • Acting (Solo/ Duologue /Combined): Grades 6 - 8 
  • Shakespeare for Performance: Level 2 and Level 3 
  • PCertLAM - Unit 2 
  • Musical Theatre Self-Tapes: All Grades (Entry Level to Grade 8)  
  • All Group Self-Tapes 


Learners must be fully visible from the knees upwards for the following examinations:

  • Acting (Solo/ Duologue /Combined): Entry Level - Grade 5  
  • Devising Drama (Solo/ Duologue): Entry Level - Grade 5 
  • Shakespeare for Performance: Level 1 
  • Speaking Verse and Prose: Grades 1 - 8   
  • Speaking in Public: Grades 1 - 8 
  • Reading for Performance: Grades 1 - 8