Diploma Theatre Production Arts - Sound

Full-time


Strong emphasis is placed on learning through practice, and the majority of work across all the modules is continuously assessed. Skills modules will be assessed through coursework, and practice modules through assessment of practical production roles.

2022/23 Term Dates
Autumn term 12 September – 16 December 2022
Spring term 3 January – 6 April 2023
Summer term 17 April – 15 July 2023

2023/24 Term Dates
Autumn term 11 September – 15 December 2023
Spring term 2 January – 28 March 2024
Summer term 15 April – 28 July 2024

*Please note – All Theatre Production Arts and Scenic Art and Prop Making students will not have a two week break over Easter. All students will have a two week break but they are scheduled around show roles. All students must speak with their course leader before booking any holidays/travel.

Skills & Practice

  • Hands-on training with contemporary sound equipment
  • Studio skills including recording and editing technology and techniques
  • Understanding & designing sound systems
  • Rigging & balancing sound systems
  • Prepping, fitting and monitoring radio mic systems
  • Programming and mixing industry standard sound desks on plays & musicals
  • Networking, soldering and other skills needed by the modern production professional
  • Assistant/Deputy/Lead role/s on public productions
 

USEFUL INFO

Application FeeFree
2022/23 UK Students Course Fee£7,175

Additional costs include a basic tool kit, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (boots, hard hat, gloves, reflective bibs) and transport – allow around £250.

Mountview works with all students to discuss funding options.

Funding and Scholarships


Applicants must be from the UK as this course cannot support international visa applications. Admission onto the course is by interview. Applicants must be aged 21 years or over at the start of the course.

If an applicant’s first language is not English, and they have not been taught in English or studied to A Level standard in the UK, they will need to demonstrate an acceptable minimum level of competence through the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Band 6.5).

Mountview welcomes applications from people with disabilities and is keen to support all applicants to achieve their best. If applicants have any special requirements or access needs, these should be discussed with the course leader/administrator.

Mountview is committed to a comprehensive policy of equal opportunities for students in which individuals are selected and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities. No applicant will receive less or more favourable treatment on grounds of sex, age, ethnic origin, disability, religion and marital/parental status or any comparable grounds.

For Theatre Production Arts candidates there is a short online interview at which they can talk about their interests, influences and production arts experience.

Auditions and Interviews