Course Summary

Begin your career in the technical theatre arts and get valuable, hands-on experience of the performance industry. Develop specialised technical and creative skills in stage management, lighting, sound and visual technologies, while gaining a thorough grounding in all aspects of technical production. Through this highly practical two-year course, you’ll be equipped with the technical know-how to succeed in many diverse areas of the industry. Led by practicing experts, you’ll be empowered to take a creative, collaborative and proactive approach to your work. You will: Work in AMATA’s purpose-built professional studios and performance spaces. Benefit from a year-round performance programme, which features respected artists from all over the world. Learn from practicing technical and academic staff and work with skilled technicians. Gain nationally recognised qualifications in equipment use, processes and health and safety. Have the opportunity to interact with professional theatre and production companies, such as Kneehigh and WildWorks, as well as music festivals and producers, theatre venues and tourism events throughout Devon, Cornwall and beyond.

Course Details - Modules

In this technical theatre and stage management degree, you’ll learn specialist skills in stagecraft and performance. Supported by seasoned industry professionals, you’ll combine theoretical learning with practical experience. Year one: We’ll explore stagecraft techniques, equipment, technology, and processes, as well as modern performance practices and the industry’s history. You’ll have the chance to take on junior roles on live performances, work on our summer schools, conferences, events and artist residencies, and gain nationally recognised health and safety training. You’ll be working in state of the art facilities with access to both core industry technology and some of the latest equipment. Modules Stagecraft 1 Performance, Culture and Contexts Professional Development Stagecraft 2 Practical Production Venue Management and Technical Standards Digital Performance Technologies Year two You’ll have the chance to collaborate with other courses on a performance project, work with professional staff on events on- and off-campus, and take on a work placement with one of our professional partners. You’ll also work on written projects focusing on design, project management, or both. Modules Design Project Collaborative Project Production Management, Design and Realisation Industry Horizons in Technical Theatre Professional Practice Project The modules above are those being studied by our students, or proposed new ones. Programme structures and modules can change as part of our curriculum enhancement and review processes. If a certain module is important to you, please discuss it with the Course Leader.

Course Details – Assessment Method

70% practical assessment around skills, professionalism and competencies. 30% academic written and portfolio submission.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: 206X

Institution code: F33

Campus Name: Penryn Campus

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

We welcome A Levels in a wide range of subjects, especially in those relevant to the course for which you apply.

A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points, primarily from Level 3 equivalent qualifications, such as A levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma, or current, relevant experience. Grade 4 (or C) or above in GCSE English Language, or equivalent, is a minimum language requirement for all applicants. Due to the creative nature of our courses, you will be considered on your own individual merit and potential to succeed on your chosen course. Please contact the Applicant Services team for advice if you are predicted UCAS points below this range, or if you have questions about the qualifications or experience you have.

A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points

We may consider a standalone AS in a relevant subject, if it is taken along with other A Levels and if an A Level has not been taken in the same subject. However, you will not be disadvantaged if you do not have a standalone AS subject as we will not ordinarily use them in our offers.

60 credits (with a minimum of 45 credits achieved at level 3) in a relevant subject.

A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points

Acceptable when combined with other qualifications

Acceptable when combined with other qualifications

Acceptable when combined with other qualifications

A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points

A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points

Acceptable when combined with other qualifications

A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points

Acceptable when combined with other qualifications

a minimum of 40 UCAS tariff points, when combined with a minimum of 64 UCAS tariff points from the Supporting Qualifications

A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points

If you are able to demonstrate relevant, current, equivalent experience instead of formal qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Please contact our Applicant Services team before applying, for advice regarding your individual experience and eligibility. If you are an international applicant and require a Student visa to study in the UK, you must have a recognised English language test approved and vouched for by the University at the appropriate level. Our Applicant Services team can help you with any general questions you may have about study visas or suitable language tests. For more specific advice, we recommend you also consult UKCISA http://www.ukcisa.org.uk/

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 An (IELTS) Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall is required, with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening
Trinity ISE A minimum of Trinity ISE II with Distinction in all four components is required.
Cambridge English Advanced A minimum on the Cambridge English scale of 169 is required
PTE Academic 55.0 A minimum score in the Pearson Academic Test of English of 55 overall is required, with a minimum of 51 in all four components.

If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate English language skills that are sufficiently developed for successful completion of your studies. We accept a range of recognised English language qualifications that are equivalent to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening

English language support at Falmouth

https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/international/english-language-support

Unistats information

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Fees and funding

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Woodlane
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Falmouth
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