Make the most of these extraordinary times and gain a nationally-recognised qualification. A short online course is a significant first step to improving your skills and achieving your career goals.
COURSE OVERVIEW
This course has been designed to provide learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to work within the production arts industry. It is available as a one-year full-time course, giving you access into employment,and will open up the possibility of further progression to university. It could also be of interest to those in industry wanting a recognised qualification in line with their experience.
This course features:
- Industry-standard facilities
- Collaborative working
- Flexible learning programme
- Specialist training
FURTHER INFORMATION
Qualifications required
To start at this level, you need to have successfully completed a related Extended Diploma or equivalent (A-Levels).
Further study On successful completion of the Professional Diploma you can begin your career in technical production or you can progress to a university-level course,either at the MET or at other universities. Future careers could include:
- Deputy chief electrician
- Assistant technical manager
- Senior venue technician
- Senior stage technician
- Senior lighting technician
- Senior sound technician
- Senior video technician
- Senior automation technician
We use a variety of teaching methods, including:
- practical and creative studio-based workshops
- discussions
- lectures/seminars
- tutorials
- small group study
- self-directed study
- study trips
Assessment methods vary between units but could include:
- presentations (of practical work)
- journals
- research proposal
- sketchbooks/drawings
- written assignments
*FREE* Online short courses
Financial support
The applicable fees for this course, including any available discounts, will be listed in the information above.
How to apply
Once you have created an account, you can easily apply to your chosen course and track the status of your application at any time.
HOW THE APPLICATION PROCESS WORKS
Set Up Your Account
You’ll be prompted to create an account which will allow you to log in to our Application Tracker website whenever you wish. This will provide you with important information and you can also track the progress of your application.
Apply
Complete each step of the application form and then submit your completed form. We’ll let you know when we’ve safely received it with an acknowledgement email.
Application Review Meeting
Before offering you a place at college, we’ll meet with you (either in person, by telephone or online). We’ll send you a link to our booking page where you can select a time that’s convenient for you.
Accept Your Place
Offers will be sent to you via the email address you have provided. The offer will be conditional, based on predicted GCSE grades. You’ll need to accept your offer within 14 days to secure your place.
What next?
Once you receive your GCSE results, you’ll need to get in touch with the college to inform us of them and start your enrolment process.