Technical Theatre (Production and Design)
Entry requirements
A level
UCAS Points Tariff of 104 - 112 to include minimum of 2 A Levels with grades BBC. General Studies is accepted with 2 other A levels. Performing Arts or similar subject. If not studied relevant subjects personal statement needs to show they have a performance/drama/comedy/media background/experience.
AS Levels are accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
Pass 3 QAA approved Access Diploma with 104 - 112 UCAS points. Performing Arts or similar subject. If not studied relevant subjects personal statement needs to show they have a performance/drama/comedy/media background/experience.
Extended Project Qualification is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Grade C or 4 (or above) in Maths and English GCSE is required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
104 - 112 UCAS Points Performing Arts or similar subject. If not studied relevant subjects personal statement needs to show they have a performance/drama/comedy/media background/experience.
Irish Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
BTEC Level 3 National Certificate is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Performing Arts or similar subject. If not studied relevant subjects personal statement needs to show they have a performance/drama/comedy/media background/experience.
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
UCAS Tariff Points of 112. Performing Arts or similar subject. If not studied relevant subjects personal statement needs to show they have a performance/drama/comedy/media background/experience.
BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
104 -112 UCAS Points Performing Arts or similar subject. If not studied relevant subjects personal statement needs to show they have a performance/drama/comedy/media background/experience.
104 - 112 UCAS points Performing Arts or similar subject. If not studied relevant subjects personal statement needs to show they have a performance/drama/comedy/media background/experience.
T Level
Performing Arts or similar subject. If not studied relevant subjects personal statement needs to show they have a performance/drama/comedy/media background/experience.
UCAS Tariff
104 - 112 UCAS points. Performing Arts or similar subject. If not studied relevant subjects personal statement needs to show they have a performance/drama/comedy/media background/experience.
Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
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About this course
This is a very hands-on degree in which you will learn technical skills for theatre, as well as having the opportunity to work in range of live event contexts (theatre, dance, fashion shows, live music concerts, and more). You will be working with the latest digital technology in order to create lighting, sound and digital design for a range of live staged events.
Being based at the New Adelphi Arts Centre, there is a strong emphasis on working with professional theatre/events practitioners, and also with students from other creative programmes. This will help you to discover, as the programme progresses, where your own area of interest lies – sound, lighting, digital/video,scenic design, production/events management.
In the second and third years, this programme offers students the opportunity to specialise in different aspects of technical production – be that theatre production, production management, events management or small scale touring.
Most importantly, at all stages of the programme, you will practically apply the skills and knowledge that you acquire in your classes, to small, medium and large scale live events.
Modules
This programme is designed to produce more than simple stage technicians. At the end of your studies you will, of course, be ready to join a company as a technician. However, the focus of the programme is on the interface between design and technology. Scenography (scenic design) is no longer just about pointed sets but often involves automation and sophisticated technology – designers need to be able to talk to technicians and vice-versa. Throughout your programme, you will be involved in a full range of practical projects ‘in house’ with fellow students and eventually in placements with professional companies and venues.
The Uni
University of Salford
School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology
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