Production Arts
OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma in Performing Arts (Theatre Production pathway)
This course requires practical application of design and technical skills. Students will explore the career paths and opportunities in production arts including production and stage management, lighting and sound, design and operation.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Level 2 BTEC: Merit
- GCSE Drama: Grade 4
- Relevant experience considered
RECOMMENDED SUBJECT COMBINATIONS
Digital Film & Video Production
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Involvement in performances gaining experience as a technician.
- Completing reflections and evaluations on the development of your skills.
- Theatre visits to see productions and opportunities to interview professionals from the industry.
UNITS STUDIED
- Preparing to work in the performing arts sector
- Proposal for a commissioning brief
- Influential Performance practice
- Combined Arts
- Production and stage management process
- Stage Lighting design and operation
- Stage Sound design and operation
HOW IT’S ASSESSED
This course has 3 mandatory externally set assessments which are based on examination material set by the exam board and 4 internally set assessments which are coursework based. The work is project based for all assessments.
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
- Research and Analysis
- Communication and Leadership
- Team work and Co-operation
- Organisation and responsibility for running events
PROGRESSION
- Complements future studies in Production Arts, Music Technology, Music, Performing Arts, Drama, Theatre Studies, Media.
- Career progression in the performing arts industry.
- Career progression in any sector requiring strong communication skills, problem solving, and team work.
WHY CHOOSE THIS SUBJECT?
As well as developing practical skills in design, setting up and operating equipment and creating props and set pieces for productions, this course also enables you to develop highly sort after employability skills in communication, independent working, problem solving, team work, creative thinking, critical thinking and self discipline.
Production Arts gives you an opportunity to use technical and design skills to create imaginative work that has a significant impact on performances and how they are received.