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Stage Management

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Short course

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Description

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    Short course

To equip you with the necessary skills, experience, vision and determination to gain employment with the theatre industry. The course is deliberately challenging and endeavours to emulate the procedures of the industry. Suitable for: You must be at least 18 years old.

About this course

Selection is made on the basis of interview. Normal entry requirements also include one A level, a BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts or GNVA Advanced in Performing Arts. However, ALRA may also consider applicants with an exceptional level of practical ability.

You must be at least 18 years old at the start of the course and ALRA welcomes the older student, especially those who are thinking about a career change.

Candidates for whom English is not a first language are required to demonstrate a level of fluency appropriate to professional acting training.

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Course programme

Stage Management

Course Overview

The course offers a thorough vocational training for those who wish to work with theatre stage management and technical theatre production.

The course includes practical and theoretical instruction in event management, special effects, lighting, sound, prop and stage design. You will gain a professional knowledge of the industry and will be prepared for a variety of employment opportunities from small scale theatres to large multi-media events. In addition you will undertake a professional work placement.

The course encourages you to develop a strategy for survival in the profession. Production work takes place in ALRA's flexible theatre working with practising directors and designers, currently active in the industry. ALRA also tours to external venues providing you with valuable touring experience.

Course Content

The course is structured in two years and includes units in:

  • Stage Management
  • Production Management
  • Event Management
  • Prop Making and Sourcing
  • Electrics
  • Stage Lighting
  • Theatre Sound
  • Technical Drawing/Design
  • Model Making
  • Special Effects
  • Health and Safety
  • Preparation for entry into the industry.

Year 1

In the first year you develop core skills in stage management, lighting, sound and stage management. You participate in small group lectures designed to actively encourage debate and investigation, with time given for the exploration and understanding of each discipline. You will also participate in practical classes designed to take you through a variety of occupational scenarios, from propping and prompting to mark-ups and rigging. An understanding of health and safety is an essential part of the first year of study.

Year 2

You are guided by a series of individual tutorials towards choosing two specialist pathways from a choice of seven. Each pathway involves at least one allocated work placement with a professional theatre, production company or technical services company.

You take on various ‘Head of Department' roles for the public productions and have the opportunity to gain practical experience in a variety of production roles ranging from ASM, DSM or technician to lighting designer, sound designer or event manager. You can expect to work on the full range of college productions. You will also have opportunities for work in TV & Film.

Teaching

You are taught mainly by practical methods, such as technique classes, workshops, exercises, rehearsal and informal presentations. You participate in group discussions, seminars, lectures, as well as tutor feedback and review. All tutors and directors involved in the delivery of the course are practising professionals.

ALRA requires constant attendance at all timetabled classes, seminars and other events.

Qualifications

Upon successful completion the course you are awarded a Foundation Degree in Stage Management and Technical Theatre (validated by the University of Greenwich).

On completion of the course you will have the opportunity to progress to a full BA (Hons) Degree.

Stage Management

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