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BA (Hons) Technical Theatre (Production and Design)

University of Salford, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Are you looking for an opportunity to develop technical and creative skills in stage management, lighting, sound and visual technologies? Do you want to work on performance sets and make a production come to life? If so, our technical theatre degree could be the right option for you.

Designed to provide you with the skills you need to establish yourself in the theatre industry, you’ll use all the latest digital technologies to create lighting, sound and scenic design for a variety of staged events. As you progress through your studies, you’ll have the chance to work in a range of contexts, from theatre productions to fashion shows.

Based in our New Adelphi building, our technical theatre degree course is strongly focused on working with professional theatre and events practitioners, as well as students from other creative programmes. And with a range of optional modules on offer, you’ll also have the chance to specialise in aspects of technical production – be that theatre production, production management or small-scale touring.

You will:
  • Develop the skills you need to take the first step in your professional theatre career

  • Study in a creative environment while collaborating on live performance events and projects

  • Choose from a range of specialised modules, from sound production and lighting to digital performance and production management

  • Build a portfolio of work to demonstrate your skills to future employers

General Eligibility

GCSE

English Language at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent). Maths at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) is preferred but not essential.

You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below.

UCAS tariff points

104-112 points.

A level

104-112 points.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Introduction to Sound Design and Technology for the Stage

  • Introduction to Lighting Design and Technology for the Stage

  • Critical and Textual Studies

  • Performance in Context

  • Introduction to Design

  • Stagecraft

2 Year 2
  • Design for Theatre

  • Stages and Staging

  • Performance Project

  • Technology in Performance

  • Production Management (Principles)

You will be able to select an optional module from:

  • Professional Environment

  • Introduction to Multimedia Performance

  • Introduction to Theatre Directing

3 Year 3
  • Advanced Design for the Theatre

  • Production Management Practices

  • Collaborative Project

  • Professional Practice

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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