- Hours: 15 hours per week, 36 weeks
- Next start date(s): September
- Course Location: Lewisham Way Campus
- Who's it for: School Leavers 16-18, Adult
Learners 19+
Is this course for me?
Sometimes all the excitement and drama is backstage; there's a
buzz to making sure a production is ready for curtain up. You don't
have to be onstage at the Xfactor you could be backstage
organising the stars, creating the special effects (lights,
fireworks smoke) styling the costumes, designing the stage, working
with the musicians, helping the audience. A career backstage can
take you all over the world but before you go stop off at Lewisham
College and train as a stage manager and be in control of the whole
show. Our course will not only help you progress to become an
Apprentice in the Entertainment Industry or to go to Theatre school
but will also introduce you to, lighting design, special effects,
costume styling, making and painting stage designs and props.
What will I study?
This course teaches stage management through working in
practical classes and on theatre productions in and outside of the
College with plenty of opportunities for work placements. You will
explore the context and history of theatre as well as discovering
individual specialisms. Subjects covered include: production
management, design, set construction and lighting.
Subjects:
- ASM
- Design
- DSM
- Introduction to theatre
- Lighting
- Production management
- Set construction
What can I do next?
Students have gone on to work at, Young Vic, Royal Festival
Hall, Chelsea Theatre, Albany, National Theatre Greenwich
Playhouse, Channel 4, Glastonbury, Latitude, or have gone on to
study at RADA, Rose Bruford, Central School of Speech and Drama and
Guildhall. Our reputation is built on preparing people for the
Entertainment Industry.
What are the entry requirements?
You will need to attend an interview and take an aptitude test.
Depending upon experience and interest, there is some flexibility
over entry requirements.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment includes assignments that centre on performances,
class work, group work, oral presentations, projects, and formal
examinations. Students also have regular meetings with a personal
tutor to discuss progress and to help plan studies. Additional
support, help and guidance is available from the Guidance Team or
from our Study Buddies (a network of students offering help to
those with problems learning).
What will it cost?
If you are under 19 and a home student, in most circumstances,
you don't pay any fees. However, you will need to find this out
when you apply.
Course fee: £1370 Exam fee:
£180 Registration fee: £30
Please note: For courses longer than one year, the
fees stated apply to the first year only. These costs are for the
academic year 2011-2012 only.