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HNC Technical Theatre (incorporating Stage Management and Production Arts)

SCQF Level 7

Theatre Production in the UK is currently undergoing an unprecedented period of growth with over 30,000 stage managers and theatre technicians needed for the Olympics and Commonwealth Games. Theatre, events and music industries and the new National Theatre of Scotland provides an ever-increasing choice and variety of career opportunities.

On this HNC students will be given an excellent training to prepare them for the profession or further studies at diploma or degree level.

What You Study

  • Stage Management
  • Lighting Design and Operations
  • Sound Recording for Theatre
  • Set Design
  • Prop Making
  • Scenic Art and Construction
  • Costume Design
  • Work Experience

Practical Projects

This course is hands on and you will undertake the roles of Stage Manager or Deputy Stage Manager, Lighting and Sound Technicians and/or Set and Costume Designers on the in-house and touring productions within the department. Throughout the course you will be taught the theory and techniques within each production department, which will underpin all practical production work.

Duration and Attendance

One Year Full-time

Entry Requirements

One of the following:

  • 2 Highers including English or Drama and 3 Standard Grades preferably English and Mathematics
  • NC Technical Theatre
  • Industrial experience or other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis

AND

  • Successful Interview

Further Study

  • HND Technical Theatre and Production Arts, Adam Smith College
  • BA Technical and Production Arts, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
  • BA Digital Film and Television, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
  • BA Technical Theatre at Accredited Drama Schools throughout UK
  • BA Stage Management
  • BA Costume Design and Construction
  • BA Lighting and Sound Design

Career Opportunities

On successful completion of the course students will be ready to apply for the HND Technical Theatre and Production Arts or a relevant degree.

This course is currently offered on the date(s) and venue(s) listed below.

Method of Study Starts Ends Based at Apply
Full Time 03 Sep 2012 14 Jun 2013 Kirkcaldy (St Brycedale Campus) apply online

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