Are you interested in working behind the scenes in theatre, learning your trade in sound, lighting, and scenic construction, as well as production and stage management?
Based at The Arden School of Theatre this HND in Technical Theatre and Production Arts will provide you with the skills necessary to enter the exciting world of technical theatre.
Initially you will concentrate on operational level skills, including sound, lighting, and scenic construction, before moving into design and stage management in your second year. You will also have the opportunity to work alongside our performing arts degree students on their final productions, working with top creative directors from the industry on real life projects whilst being mentored by industry specialists.
The Arden School of Theatre immerses you into a community of theatre makers, performers, and creatives; helping you to achieve and be the best you can be. We also enjoy strong relationships with local theatres including Contact Theatre, The Royal Exchange, 53Two, and Hope Mill Theatre.
Course Details - Modules
Examples of current modules-
Year 1-
The Performing Arts Industry
Professional Development
Production Communication
Stagecraft
Lighting Operation
Sound Operation
Scenic Construction
Costume Construction
Year 2-
Creative-Research Project
Working in the Performing Arts Industry
Management Role
Lighting Design
Set Design
Sound Design
Stage Management
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment will be largely portfolio based, through ongoing coursework against each of the modules.
There will be varying assessment methods which will include presentations, formal written reports, portfolios that will showcase a variety of creative products.
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:
W540
Institution code:
M10
Campus Name:
City Campus Manchester
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
in a related subject area
We strongly recommend that all applicants have GCSE English Language and Mathematics grades A*-C or level 9-4
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
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AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
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Fees and funding
Additional Fee Information
There may be material costs relating to the creative requirements of the course for the development of your creative projects should you wish to, however this is not essential.
You will need resources to develop portfolios in physical and digital formats to showcase work. A laptop/mac would be beneficial.
Depending on your creative ideas the costs of producing the work necessary for the course can range from £50-£100.
Provider information
Ashton Old Road
Openshaw
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Manchester
M11 2WH
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