Course Structure
Autumn Term: Level 4a (Introductory Level)
Students complete all compulsory 10 credit modules.
Design Module (Des 4a)
Construction Module (Con 4a)
Lighting & Sound Module (LX/Snd 4a)
Production and Stage Management Module (PSM 4a)
Digital Studies Module (DS 4a)
Vocational and Professional Development Module (VPD 4a)
Spring Term: Level 4b (Intermediate Level)
Students choose 2 Optional 20 Credit Modules
Design and Applied Arts Module (DAA 4b)
Lighting, Sound and Digital Production (LSDP 4b)
Production and Stage Management (PSM 4b)
Plus 2 compulsory 10 Credit Modules
Digital Studies Module (DS 4b)
Vocational and Professional Development Module (VPD 4b)
Summer Term: Level 5 (Advanced Level)
Students choose 1 Optional 40 Credit Module
Design and Applied Arts Module (DAA 5)
Lighting, Sound and Digital Production Module (LSDP 5)
Production and Stage Management Module (PSM 5)
Plus 2 compulsory 10 Credit Modules
Theatre Practice Module (TP 5)
Vocational and Professional Development Module (VPD 5)
Terms 4, 5 & 6: Level 6 (Specialist Level)
Students are allocated various show roles on the public student performances. Each show role has an Assignment Sheet in the form of a Job Description. The credit value of the show role is allocated against levels of responsibility or complexity of the assignment. Students are assessed against the learning outcomes and job descriptions, and receive formative and summative assessment on each show role undertaken. Show roles carry either 20 or 40 credits per role, and students must achieve 160 Credits at Level 6. Students also develop their career development plan and exit portfolio in the compulsory 20 credit VPD Module
