New Views is a year-long in-school playwriting programme for students aged 14 and 19

Each school is paired with a professional playwright who supports students to write their own original plays.

The programme includes teacher CPD, theatre tickets for student participants, and a chance to be programmed in the New Views Festival at the National Theatre.

Applications for New Views 2025/26 are now open!

Study Production Arts (Design Realisation For Events, Stage and Screen) at University Centre Leeds

Launch your backstage career with our Production Arts Foundation Degree specialising in Design Realisation for Events, Stage & Screen. This course will train you in all aspects of prop making, scenic construction, painting and costume.

Our amazing facilities are sponsored by EPH Creative ensuring you will have access to great tools and industry expertise. Work placements and access to their stock for productions are often available.

An exciting partnership with Leeds Heritage Theatres means you will have lessons in venues such as City Varieties Music Hall and Leeds Grand Theatre getting hands on with staging and flying systems.

You will work alongside professionals and other students from The School of Creative Arts and Leeds Conservatoire collaborating on a variety of events and productions.

Study Production Arts (Technical Theatre & Stage Management) at University Centre Leeds

Launch your backstage career with our Production Arts Foundation Degree specialising in Technical Theatre and Stage Management. This course will train you in all aspects of lighting, sound, video, and stage management.

Our amazing facilities are sponsored by AC Entertainment Technologies ensuring you will be trained on the latest equipment with brands such as ETC, Allen & Heath, Chroma-Q, and Martin Audio installed in our 200 capacity venue.

An exciting partnership with Leeds Heritage Theatres means you will be trained by industry professionals during lessons in venues such as City Varieties Music Hall and Leeds Grand Theatre getting hands on with lighting, sound and flying systems.

If you’re serious about a career in makeup artistry, our 4-Month Hair and Makeup Course is the perfect choice.

Led by award-winning makeup designers at CBMA Makeup Academy in London, this intensive, hands-on program covers everything from beauty makeup to special effects (SFX) techniques. You’ll work closely with industry professionals to master the essential skills needed for film, TV, and fashion. By the end of this course, you’ll be ready to create a wide range of looks, from classic beauty to intricate special effects, giving you the tools to launch your makeup artistry career.

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