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Level 3
Stage Management / Technical Theatre L3
COURSE OVERVIEW
At the heart of the drama department is the thriving Technical Theatre and Production Arts Department. Lead by industry experts with many years of professional experience.
As a Stage and Technical Management student, you will support every show that we produce here at Chichester College and build a portfolio of work that is akin to professional standards. You will cover theatre lighting, sound, stage management, set building, props and all theatre making processes. The department is busy, constantly active and enormous fun. We offer you an experience in our theatre that is as near to a professional experience as possible. We expect high standards and we support you to produce excellent results.
This is a two year programme at Level 3. You need to pass year one in order to be accepted on to year two. We have a 100% success rate for students entering Higher Education and Apprenticeships. We also have a very high success rate for students going into the industry in local theatres, directly from this course. Come along at any point in the year to see one of our shows and see the work of the Tech theatre students in action.
FURTHER INFORMATION
You will need 5 GCSEs at a grade 4 or above including English Language and maths, and a keen interest in backstage work.
It is important that you have a genuine interest in this subject and are able to demonstrate a passion for the subject at interview. However, no previous experience necessary.
Studying Technical Theatre and Production Arts means you can have a career as a technician or Stage Manager for theatre, live events, festivals, music venues or sometimes film and television. Its also possible for you to move into more specialist areas like producing and management.
Most of our students move on to study Technical Theatre and Stage Management at drama school or university.
You could also advance to the Creative Venue Technician Apprenticeship or potentially secure work in theatre and events directly after this course.
Over the years we have seen the many successful students and their transferable skills gain great success in the entertainment field and beyond.
All course work for your qualification is digital. There are no exams and every assessment on the course is based on coursework. You will run a live and active website blog which will detail and document your learning throughout the year. You will be assessed on your practical work in the theatre and on events as well as your presentation of show based paperwork. You will also be assessed on the manner in which you carry out your duties, i.e. your attitude, organisation and commitment. You will be given assignments to complete each half term which will involve all or some of the following:
- research projects/portfolios
- log books
- show related paperwork like cue sheets and lighting plans etc
- photos and videos of your practical work
- feedback and evaluation
- reflective accounts
If you are under 19 there is no cost for the course.
There is a tool kit list this will be in the region of about £150. You will be shown the most up to date version before you start the course.
You are required to have steel toe capped boots and black clothes for when we do shows.
There will be some extra costs for trips and events.
Financial support is available to those who are eligible, you can find out more in the College Life section of our website.
This course is run by theatre professionals who have close contact with local and national theatres. You will get excellent theatre work experience opportunities throughout the course that can lead to secured further placements or even paid work. The success rates for the course are extremely high with an 100% pass rate and 100% of students who applied to university and Drama School getting the places they chose.
We pride ourselves on our inclusive attitude and our ability to nurture the technicians of the future.