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Level 3
Production, Design and Technical Theatre for Stage & Screen | UAL Diploma/Extended Diploma | Level 3
COURSE OVERVIEW
If you want a career in technical theatre, design, or production, for live performing arts, theatre or film, then this is the course for you. This practical course covers a broad range of technical and design skills for stage and screen, and prepares you for the professional industry. Our West Durrington campus has two working theatres, both are equipped with industry-standard lighting boards, sound mixing desks and professional software. We also have a 3D workshop with tools to create sets and props, as well as facilities to make costumes. The live shows performed by our acting, dance and music students provide a live environment to train.
- Develop practical skills within a live theatre environment
- Access specialist facilities including industry-standard lighting boards, sound mixing desks and professional software
- Collaborative learning experience
- Enrichment trips to museums, galleries, and performance spaces
FURTHER INFORMATION
To join this Level 3 course, you should have at least 4 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, preferably including English and maths, and examples of your creative work to show at interview.If you do not have the above grades, you can start on one of the Northbrook’s Level 2 courses.
Following completion and achievement of the Diploma (year 1) you can progress to the Extended Diploma (year 2).Following the Extended Diploma you can progress to university-level. Related degrees at Northbrook College including;
- Production Design
- Prop Making & Special Effects
- Costume for Performance & Film
- Make-up & Hair for Theatre & Media
Future careers could include:
- Set/costume designer
- Prop maker
- Make-up/prosthetics artist
- Production designer
- Film/ theatre sound designer
- Technical state manager/ stage manager
You will be assessed throughout your course via practical activity observations, academic coursework and industry placements. Assessments are based around ‘real-life’ projects and industry or workplace scenarios including work experience. Your final grade will be awarded as pass, merit or distinction.