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Are you ready to kickstart your journey into the technical and creative world of theatre and live events? This course provides professional training for the next generation of technicians, designers and creatives who bring performances to life. Whether you’re into the hands-on technical side or love unleashing your creative flair, there’s a path for you! You’ll dive into tonnes of exciting performance projects, undertake a range of different job roles and get to grips with all the latest industry-standard equipment and technology.
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PRODUCTION
At a glance
Entry Requirements
Minimum of 5 GCSES, including Maths and English, Level 4 or above. (information on exceptional cases here).
Qualifications
Each student will study the UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts. Some students may also opt for an additional qualification: an Extended Project Qualification.
Duration
2 years
Curriculum
Students on the Production Pathway will develop a broad range of technical and creative skills, applying what they learn onto a variety of practical projects. They will gain core knowledge across key areas of production, with the opportunity to focus and specialise by choosing either the technical or creative track. Students will put their skills into practice by taking on a variety of production roles across theatre, film, and live events.
Technical
– Rigging
– Lighting
– Sound and AV: Design
– Installation and Operation
Creative
– Costume
– Make-Up & Prosthetics:
Design, Application & Realisation
Stage Management
– ASM / DSM
– Stage Management
– Stage Installation & Rigging
– Prop Design & Construction
Dynamic Projects
Behind the scenes, the Production pathway equips students with the skills needed to bring productions to life – from sound, costume and set design to rigging, lighting and prosthetics.
Inspiring Techniques
Providing technical support for in-house productions, live events and touring shows gives CAPA College students unprecedented access to the professional world of work during their training.
“Working on large productions at CAPA College gave me industry-standard experience. It allowed me to explore a wide variety of technical skills and find my path in the Professional Industry.
Liberty Wilcox
CAPA College Graduate 2020
War Horse (UK & Ireland Tour)
Alumni
Read more about our Alumni here
CAPA College Graduate 2020
Studied BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre at Arts Ed London
After Studying at Arts Ed and graduating with a BA(Hons) in Musical Theatre, Edward has worked as a Company Stage Manager for The Tiger Who Came to Tea UK Tour and most recently Dinosaur World Live China tour.
CAPA College Graduate 2028
Studied BA (Hons) Production Arts at Guildhall School
Sam has pursued a career in Scenic Automation, most recently working as the Head of Automation on the UK/ Ireland Tour of The Book of Mormon; previously he worked as a Technical swing on Love Never Dies and the UK/ Ireland Tour of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Specialist
Teachers
Adam Sheard
Alister Bradbury
Vykky Beavers
Stuart Smith
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PRODUCTION
At a glance
Entry Requirements
Minimum of 5 GCSES, including Maths and English, Level 4 or above. (information on exceptional cases here).
Qualifications
Each student will study the UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts. Some students may also opt for an additional qualification: an Extended Project Qualification.
Duration
2 years
Are you ready to kickstart your journey into the technical and creative world of theatre and live events? This course provides professional training for the next generation of technicians, designers and creatives who bring performances to life. Whether you’re into the hands-on technical side or love unleashing your creative flair, there’s a path for you! You’ll dive into tonnes of exciting performance projects, undertake a range of different job roles and get to grips with all the latest industry-standard equipment and technology.
APPLY
Curriculum
Students on the Production Pathway will develop a broad range of technical and creative skills, applying what they learn onto a variety of practical projects. They will gain core knowledge across key areas of production, with the opportunity to focus and specialise by choosing either the technical or creative track. Students will put their skills into practice by taking on a variety of production roles across theatre, film, and live events.
Technical
– Rigging
– Lighting
– Sound and AV: Design
– Installation and Operation
Creative
– Costume
– Make-Up & Prosthetics:
Design, Application & Realisation
Stage Management
– ASM / DSM
– Stage Management
– Stage Installation & Rigging
– Prop Design & Construction
Dynamic Projects
Behind the scenes, the Production pathway equips students with the skills needed to bring productions to life – from sound, costume and set design to rigging, lighting and prosthetics.
Inspiring Experiences
Providing technical support for in-house productions, live events and touring shows gives CAPA College students unprecedented access to the professional world of work during their training.
“Working on large productions at CAPA College gave me industry-standard experience. It allowed me to explore a wide variety of technical skills and find my path in the Professional Industry.
Liberty Wilcox
CAPA College Graduate 2020
War Horse (UK & Ireland Tour)
Alumni
Read more about our Alumni here
CAPA College Graduate 2020
Studied BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre at Arts Ed London
After Studying at Arts Ed and graduating with a BA(Hons) in Musical Theatre, Edward has worked as a Company Stage Manager for The Tiger Who Came to Tea UK Tour and most recently Dinosaur World Live China tour.
CAPA College Graduate 2018
Studied BA (Hons) Production Arts at Guildhall School
Sam has pursued a career in Scenic Automation, most recently working as the Head of Automation on the UK/ Ireland Tour of The Book of Mormon; previously he worked as a Technical swing on Love Never Dies and the UK/ Ireland Tour of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Specialist
Team
PRODUCTION
At a glance
Ready to kickstart your journey into the technical and creative world of theatre and live events? This course provides professional training for the next generation of technicians, designers and creatives who bring performances to life. Whether you’re into the hands-on technical side or love unleashing your creative flair, there’s a path for you! You’ll dive into tonnes of exciting performance projects, undertake a range of different job roles and get to grips with all the latest industry-standard equipment.
Curriculum
Students on the Production Pathway will develop a broad range of technical and creative skills, applying what they learn onto a variety of practical projects. They will gain core knowledge across key areas of production, with the opportunity to focus and specialise by choosing either the technical or creative track. Students will put their skills into practice by taking on a variety of production roles across theatre, film, and live events.
Technical Creative Stage Management
– Rigging – Costume – ASM / DSM
– Lighting – Make-up – Stage Management
– Sound & AV: – Prosthetics – Stage Installation & Rigging
Design, Operation, Installation – Set Design – Prop Design & construction
Dynamic Projects
Behind the scenes, the Production pathway equips students with the skills needed to bring productions to life – from sound, costume and set design to rigging, lighting and prosthetics.
Inspiring Experiences
Providing technical support for in-house productions, live events and touring shows gives CAPA College students unprecedented access to the professional world of work during their training.
Entry Requirements
Minimum of 5 GCSES, including Maths and English, Level 4 or above. (information on exceptional cases here).
Qualifications
Each student will study the UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts. Some students may also opt for an additional qualification: an Extended Project Qualification.
Duration
2 years
APPLY
“Working on large productions at CAPA College gave me industry-standard experience. It allowed me to explore a wide variety of technical skills and find my path in the Professional Industry.“
Liberty Wilcox
CAPA College Graduate 2020
War Horse (UK & Ireland Tour)
Alumni
Read more about our Alumni here
CAPA College Graduate 2020
Studied BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre at Arts Ed London
After Studying at Arts Ed and graduating with a BA(Hons) in Musical Theatre, Edward has turned his hand to stage management; working as a Company Stage Manager for The Tiger Who Came to Tea UK Tour and most recently ‘Dinosaur World Live’ China tour.
CAPA College Graduate 2018
Studied BA (Hons) Production Arts at Guildhall School of Music & Drama
Sam pursued a career in Scenic Automation, most recently working as the Head of Automation on the UK/ Ireland tour of The Book of Mormon; previously he worked as a Technical Swing on Love Never Dies and the UK/ Ireland tour of Charlie & The Chocolate Factory.