Production Arts The Technical Theatre Programme (2 x A level Eqivelent) BTEC Level 3 Diploma Edexcel

BTEC theatre production entirely consists of a substantial portfolio of evidence (coursework) made up of studying 12 units over two years. A very ‘hands on’ vocational course, much of the learning will happen not in the classroom but ‘in situ’ as you learn about, prepare for, and operate the ever-growing number of public performances offered each year by the Canterbury Academy and the Canterbury Institute for Performing Arts.

Though classroom delivery may only happen on select days in the week, your attendance will be required most days – and every day during busy production times – to practice your skills in live performance situations (assemblies, concerts, guest speakers, guest performances and bands, and more).

Teaching and assessment

There will be one two-hour theory session three days per week, where you will be learning about the machinery, technology and theory behind all aspects of technical theatre. Your assessments are almost wholly practical, and are tied to large-scale live performances such as our Christmas Cabaret, Summer Show at the Gulbenkian Theatre, and shows within our own Black Hole Theatre. 

Programme Details:

An idea of the units that will be studied in the first year are listed below.

•    Stage lighting operations

•    Stage lighting design

•    Production arts planning

•    Stage sound operations

•    Stage sound design