BA Technical and Production Arts
First Year
In the first year the stage production process is examined, enabling a broad based
understanding of the technical and production arts. You are encouraged to explore the relationship
between areas such as stage design, set construction, set design, stage technology and stage
management.
You are introduced to the performance environment, the skills-base required for the production
process and the importance of health and safety in the workplace.
At point of interview you will have chosen your specialist area and will begin to undertake
related subjects:
- Design – including set design, costume design and stage lighting design
- Applied Arts and Construction - including set construction, stage construction, costume and prop construction, and scenic art
- Production, Management and Technology – including set design, stage technology, costume design, stage lighting and sound design
Critical and Contextual Studies and Professional Practice modules are taught to all students to help develop areas such as study skills, and creative and cultural awareness.
Second Year
In the second year you focus primarily on your chosen specialism of Design, Applied Arts and
Construction, or Production, Management and Technology. Through a mixture of formal classes,
collaborative team work, practical projects and hands-on experience you build skills and
knowledge.
Practical production-related projects throughout the year help guide you down a focused pathway towards a career in your specialist areas.
Outside your main specialism there is the opportunity to undertake an elective study, designed to enhance your professional portfolio and diversify your skill base.
Critical and Contextual Studies and Professional Practice modules reinforce employment skills
and personal research methodologies.
Third Year
The third year focuses entirely on your specialist study area, developing and refining skills
through productions in the Academy’s professional venues. Work placements and masterclasses are
arranged throughout the year to help deepen understanding and broaden career opportunities in the
production arts industry.
At this level you are expected to follow industry practice and standards, and use team leadership skills to take full responsibility for yourself and co-workers. You are encouraged to work alongside staff and visiting guests as professional practitioners within busy production workshops or on full stage productions.
At this level you are expected to follow industry practice and standards, and use team leadership skills to take full responsibility for yourself and co-workers. You are encouraged to work alongside staff and visiting guests as professional practitioners within busy production workshops or on full stage productions.
You can also undertake a chosen research project to help shape the path of your chosen specialism and career. All students are encouraged to take control of their futures by engaging with contemporary arts policy and practice, and developing entrepreneurship skills.
Final year students present their own Graduation Show at the end of the spring term to an invited audience of industry professionals and potential employers.
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