BA (Hons) Stage Management Course
Course Overview
Three Years, Full Time
Accredited by the National Council for Drama Training
In the first year you will learn a broad range of practical
skills related to stage management, stagecraft and technical
theatre. You will participate in practical classes designed to take
you through a variety of occupational scenarios, from propping and
prompting to mark-ups and rigging.
During your second and third years you will also receive tuition
in aspects of event management. Your time will be split equally
between classes and live production work. We can offer you a wide
variety of opportunities to gain practical experience in a variety
of production roles ranging from Assistant Stage Manager, Deputy
Stage Manager or technician to lighting designer, sound designer or
stage manager. You can expect to work on the full range of College
events from in-house plays to touring productions, opera, musical
theatre, orchestral concerts and outdoor events. In addition, we
will encourage you to undertake a number of professional work
placements.
Preparing for Work
You will receive training in all aspects of stage management,
lighting, sound design, production and event management so by the
end of your course you will be equipped to find work in a variety
of roles within this diverse industry. We place a strong emphasis
on maximising your employment opportunities and, in recent years,
100% of our students have secured employment prior to graduation.
Our past students are now working with a range of companies
including The Royal National Theatre, Endemol (Big Brother), Welsh
National Opera, BBC, Disney Cruise Line, the Almeida Theatre, the
Royal Court and on shows like Mama Mia, The Producers and We Will
Rock You.
Production Work
In the practical context of a busy theatre and recital venue,
you will work on productions alongside actors, designers and
directors in an environment which accurately reflects the practices
and conditions of contemporary professional theatre. You can expect
to work on the full range of College events from in-house plays to
touring productions, opera, musical theatre, orchestral concerts
and outdoor events. During the summer months you will have the
opportunity to work in our venue at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
(Venue 13) and in various arts and cultural events around Cardiff
and South Wales.
Professional Links
We maintain close links with individuals and organisations
within the industry, and you will regularly work in collaboration
with professional production supervisors and technical specialists.
Work placements are an important feature of the training offering
you opportunities to gain valuable experience and contacts within
the destination industries.