Production Arts, Diploma Level 2 Level 2, Full Time, 1 year 2

Summary

Students work towards the University of the Arts London (UAL) Level 2 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts. This qualification is an outstanding foundation for higher level study within the department.

Units include:
Working in performing arts.
Professional development in the performing arts industry.
Performing arts production process.
Crewing.
Lighting operations.
Sound operations.
The development of drama.

You will spend approximately 16 hours a week at college with your tutors having taught sessions. You will be expected to match this time with your own rehearsal, preparation, research and home work each week. During production period’s you will be expected to spend more time at college in order to undertake and keep to rehearsal and planning schedules.

Our state of the art facilities include a 160 seater theatre with an excellent lighting and sound system rehearsal space. You will learn by completing projects and written assignments that are completed only whilst working on realistic workplace situations, which will enable you to gain the experience needed to pursue a career in the production industries.

You are likely to be:

Responsible for both the artistic and technical sides of the theatre and its production design of lights.
Sound & set.
Management of technical teams.
Make and source props.
Operation of sound & lighting equipment.
Crew live performances.
Cue shows.
Ensure all elements of production are operational.
Work closely with performers and directors to ensure artistic vision.
Compliance with strict Health & Safety guidelines.
Managing the day-to-day running of the theatre, including “front of house” duties.