Develop and refine your creative process using inspiration from past and present composers. Express and apply this in different areas using a broad range of techniques and technologies. Recognised as the 'most musical city' in the UK (per capita) it is a fantastic place to study all genres of music.
Music as an art form evolves constantly, with practitioners taking inspiration from composers and artists past and present and developing future sounds.
New technologies and techniques allow us to express our creativity in more ways than ever. These ideas can be applied to live performances, to music for film or computer games.
Musicians who understand the creative process and how to work within technical boundaries are well-equipped to build careers in this exciting industry.
If you're a performing musician, or a composer/producer, or both, with a basic understanding of technologies involved in the creative arts and a desire to develop your craft and expand your knowledge and practice into different areas of the audio sector, you'll find this course rewarding.
Our practice-based BA Theatre Production course provides you with professional training in a wide range of production skills.
Guildford School of Acting (GSA) is one of the most highly regarded theatre schools in the UK. You will be joining a vibrant community of performers, performance makers, creative practitioners, and backstage technicians.
You’ll work in close collaboration with fellow students to deliver a variety of productions within our modern, large and well-equipped venues in GSA, the Ivy Arts Centre and Performing Arts Technology Studios (PATS) Theatre.
On our BA Theatre Production course, you‘ll work on a variety of productions including plays, musicals, devised projects and events.
The course begins with a comprehensive introduction to all core subjects relating to professional theatre production. You’ll go on to build experience in a range of skills including sound, lighting, video, stage management, and construction and scenic arts.
As you progress through the course, you’ll be able to select one dedicated area for specialist development, eventually taking production-critical responsibility across a range of public performances within the University and at external venues.
Industry placement and professional development modules are also a core part of this course, and you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your work to the industry through the creation of a final-year presentation.
BA (Hons) Technical Theatre and Stage Management is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to pursue a career in the live arts, entertainment, and events industry. The programme focuses on developing theatre professionals with a theoretical and vocational understanding of theatre industry roles and responsibilities, including academic knowledge and practical experience of the following subjects: stage management; stage lighting; live audio; design for the stage; health and safety; and the technical standards for places of entertainment.
The Technical Theatre and Stage Management programme takes a forward-facing approach to technical theatre, promotes exploration of new practices and technologies, teaches the fundamentals of the industry, and balances vocational training with academic study.
This degree has been designed to develop industry techniques and to nurture the next generation of highly competent industry professionals, with the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience working in a number of professional theatre settings.
Students have regular access to the Lincoln Performing Arts Centre, a well-equipped, multi-functional venue with a professional theatre and multiple studio spaces. The theatre presents a varied programme of live performance and events throughout the year.
Known to be extremely competitive, you'll need more than genuine talent to break into a career in the performing arts. Whether you want to be performer, music producer, stage manager, lighting designer, theatrical make-up artist or backstage technician, our courses will develop your confidence and technical know-how. Each pathway is delivered by professionals who will guide you into work, an apprenticeship or higher education - helping you to achieve your career goals within the creative and cultural industries.
Why work in Performing or Production Arts?
The creative industries are growing faster than any other sector in the UK - working in this industry offers many challenges and rewards. You can expect:
To spend time mastering your craft
A higher than average likelihood of being self-employed or freelance
To benefit from great financial rewards when working in the creative industries once you have built your reputation and expertise
Working environments that range from offices and art/design/film/photography studios to theatres, museums and music venue
The chance to travel nationally and internationally depending on the role
All our courses have been designed to meet the needs employers. They provide the opportunity for you to progress into Higher Education and/or training – as well as moving straight into a job if desired.
This Level 3 course is designed to further develop the practical skills and theoretical understanding of studio production, live sound and the music business, giving you a working knowledge that can be both applied and developed further
The course has a technical and production-based focus, which prepares you for a career in the music industry. You’ll develop your skills in our fantastic purpose-built studios, under the guidance of our expert staff, all of whom have extensive industry experience, from a range of roles within the music industry. This qualification is the equivalent of up to 168 UCAS Points.
