16
Course Overview
Only available to those who are joining
at aged 16, this course will teach you a
wide range of technical, creative and
management skills required to run theatre
productions. From learning how to light a
stage, to managing the sound, to designing
and building the set and designing and
creating costumes, this course will give you
the foundation you need to pursue a career
in the performing arts industry and go into
higher education.
The BRIT School offers extensive theatre facilities,
giving you the chance to learn and develop practical
skills. By doing this course it will give you some real
experience that will give you a good head start for a
career in the technical theatre arts field. At the
end of the two-year course you will achieve a
UAL,
Level 3, Extended Diploma in Production Arts
.
Student Experience
Every show put on in the School is managed by the
Technical Theatre Arts department. You will switch roles
throughout the course which will develop your skill set
and help you complete your course.
The equipment used by the department is industry
standard state of the art and uses brands such as
ETC, Avolites, Yamaha, Tomcat and Jenome, plus the
department is sponsored by companies which include
PRG, Britannia Row and Function One.
What Qualities do I need?
You will need to be dedicated, organised and a good
timekeeper as a lot of the practical work you do will
take place on productions outside of school hours.
You should also have achieved a reasonable level in
GCSE English and maths, as elements of the course
are writing-based. While not mandatory, some theatre
experience in any field would be useful.
How do I Apply?
Please answer the following questions in section 7
of the application form:
a)
Describe and comment on the sets, costumes,
lighting and sound of any recent live performances
you have seen. This could be anything from a live
music concert, play or musical or performance you
may have seen.
b)
What creative activities are you involved in that are
related to the course? For instance you may have
been involved in a school play, drama club, or play
a musical instrument.
c)
Why do you think you are suited to the Technical
Theatre Arts course?
d)
What do you think you will bring to the course?
Typical Careers
Stage Manager
Lighting, sound, costume or set designer
Theatre technician
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