Certificate of HE Technical Theatre and Production Arts at University of Essex

A one-year, industry-focused course at the Colchester Campus giving foundational professional training in stage management and technical theatre. It mirrors the first year of the BA (Hons) Stage Management degree and prepares students for entry-level backstage roles or progression to further undergraduate study. Students work on public productions at the 200-seat Lakeside Theatre.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: East 15 Acting School  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Foundation Skills in Lighting and Sound, Foundation Skills in Production Arts, Production Skills, Stage Management Skills 1 and Foundation Skills in Construction and Stage Craft, covering stage management, construction and design, lighting and sound, and costume, prop making and scenic painting.

Career pathways

Graduates may enter directly into Year Two of East 15's BA (Hons) Stage Management or BA (Hons) Creative Producing (Theatre and Short Film), or take entry-level roles in theatre and related creative industries.

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