Full Time National Certificate in Technical Theatre

National Certificate in Technical Theatre

What will I be learning?

The BTEC National Certificate is equivalent to two A Levels and is a two year course run over two days but requires flexibility during performance time. It covers the three main areas of technical theatre: stage management, lighting and sound. You will be taught by our specialist staff through highly practical and challenging classes that focus on building a professional and independent technician.

You will cover a total of 12 units which include: Production for Theatre, Technical Stage Operations, Stage Management and Stage Lighting Operations. Alongside your main course you will also study Key Skills in Communication Level 2.

As the course is equal to two A Levels, there is an academic element to the course which is integrated into all assignments. This can take the form of logbooks, research files and presentations. This is an important aspect of the course and you will learn to be reflective and analytical of your own and others work.

How will I learn?

Each class will have an assignment brief associated with it which will provide you with clear aims and outcomes for the project, with specific grading criteria to help you focus and develop your work. You will then be awarded a pass, merit or distinction grade for each criterion. You may be assessed through integrated assignments, where more than one unit is assessed at the same time, for example, you may cover Stage Management and Technical Stage Operations at the same time.

You will learn mainly through practical activities, workshops and regular, application of your skills through live, external briefs; but you will also be assessed through written or verbal assignment work. Visiting practitioners and trips away form part of the curriculum.

Our fully equipped theatre and studios enhance the learning experience, allowing you to work in a professional environment.

What else might I want to know?

You will be required to have a set of 'blacks' for performance work and wear appropriate clothing for practical classes (i.e. no jewellery, loose & comfortable clothing and steel toe capped boots). You will have the opportunity to work with outside agencies and professionals. Educational residential trips and visits also form an important part of our courses.

There is an Eighty Pounds materials fee which covers both years, payable at enrolment. You can apply for funding to help with this cost if appropriate.

What can I do afterwards?

The National Certificate is a nationally recognised one-year qualification which contributes towards preparing you for progression into Higher Education courses at University or specialist conservatoire theatre schools. It can also be a springboard into the industry.

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Course Code: NA3TTH1F