Theatre, Festival and Event Production
Bath Spa University
UCAS Code: W431 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Grades BCC-CCC required in Design & Technology, Theatre Production or related subjects.
Access to HE Diploma
Typical offers for applicants with Access to HE will be the Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, including 30 at merit or higher).
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
A Minimum of 27 points required along with evidence of interest and/or experience in Theatre Production.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Extended Diploma grades Merit, Merit, Merit (MMM) in Theatre Production or related subjects accepted.
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About this course
Train in all aspects of traditional and digital theatre production techniques with our vibrant, future-focused Theatre degree.
- Explore theatre production through costume, scenography, lighting, sound and video, stage management and more.
- Learn from lecturers who are highly experienced current practitioners in all aspects of backstage theatre craft.
- In year three you’ll work with professional directors as a member of Bath Spa Productions, our public-facing theatre company.
Our main focus is to create highly motivated, multi-skilled, free thinking, employable individuals. You'll train in all aspects of theatre and digital production: costume design (including hair, make-up and prosthetics), scenography (including prop-making, scenic art, design and construction), sound, audio, video and lighting, theatre production and stage management. To complement your hands-on training in traditional theatre techniques, you'll also learn new technologies including AutoCAD 3D, lighting design software (Capture), 3D printing, projection mapping and VR design.
Exactly what you'll do depends on you, but you'll have our guidance throughout in whatever subject areas you choose. As you progress, you'll select specialisms through show roles that best reflect your interests, aspirations and plans for future employment.
You’ll be taught by highly knowledgeable professionals with extensive industry experience and connections, and benefit from working directly with our regional and national partners (such as Theatre Royal Bath, Birmingham Royal Ballet, Bristol Old Vic, The National Theatre, Bay Productions, Bath Festivals and Cardiff Theatrical Services).
Modules
Year One will give you the necessary foundation knowledge of all technical theatre, production arts and stage management disciplines. While some people know what career path they wish to follow from the start of the course, others explore the possibilities, as they discover and develop skills in new areas of interest.
In Year Two you’ll work on productions, undertaking a variety of production-based roles in a variety of backstage departments. These will either be in an area of your interest, or in an area that the staff team feel that you would benefit from engaging in. You’ll also build your skills and knowledge by choosing two skills pathways alongside Health & Safety and Production Process core modules.
Finally Year Three will see you become a member of OnSet Productions, specialise in areas that are your particular strengths and interests, and undertake a professional work placement of at least four weeks duration.
For more information please refer to our website.
Assessment methods
You’ll be assessed by coursework including practical work, presentations, evaluations, group projects, individual reports and written assignments. There are no written exams.
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