On the BA Production Technologies and Stage Management programme, you will:
- Gain practical experience on Central’s public productions, collaborating with performers, directors, makers and designers
- Build a complete understanding of the performance-making process and learn professional skills, sustainable and inclusive practice
- Our specialist training in performance technologies prepares you for a range of different roles across live performance
- Build a professional portfolio of work alongside extensive opportunities to build a network of industry contacts
You will learn practical and critical-thinking skills in preparation for a career in theatre and live event production. The programme is ideal if you identify as an aspiring stage or technical manager, lighting or sound specialist, or all-round production technician.
The first year builds core knowledge of technical theatre processes, with key skills developed through workshops, seminars and hands-on projects. Learning is underpinned by industry knowledge, health & safety, and equitable and ethical frameworks. In the second year, you will undertake specialist roles such as show-calling, mixing for musicals or lighting programming, collaborating with peers and visiting professional practitioners. The programme enables flexibility for focusing on a particular area or shifting between disciplines, creating a bespoke learning journey.
The third year enables you to develop a deeper understanding of contemporary professional practices through rigorous research, industry placements, and high-responsibility roles on Central’s public productions. Achieving the honors degree demonstrates significant specialist and transferable skills, and also opens the door to potential further study at postgraduate level.
Throughout, you will explore the latest industry approaches to inclusive and sustainable working practices, and new technologies in the production environment.
This programme also offers multiple study options:
The Dip HE is a two-year course that enables students to gain the necessary training to be industry-ready, with a breadth of experience and practical skills to pursue your career goals.
The Professional Diploma is a one-year award at level 5 designed for applicants with some industry experience, who wish to develop on previous professional experience, consolidate their knowledge and expand their practical skills.
