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- We provide full-time arts education to over 1,000 students every year, from level 1 through to BA Honours degrees. If you are successful in gaining a place on one of our specialist courses, we will work with you to develop your creative skills and prepare you for the next big step – either to university, drama school, art college or the world of work.
Course Information
Introduction
Excel backstage with our this creative course. You will also gain technical skills in lighting and sound, understanding how the different disciplines of theatre production work in tandem to create a captivating audience experience. You’ll also acquire knowledge of production skills such as technical theatre, set and props, and stage management.
Contact: Paul Graham-Bell Paul.Graham-Bell@leedscitycollege.ac.uk
Who is this course for?
If you are in year 11 or 12 and are looking to take the next steps towards your career these courses are for you. Our vast selection of vocational courses span a range of subjects and combine academic study with practical skills. Study in industry standard facilities and use our industry links to prepare for progression.
Course units/modules
- Skills Development in the Performing Arts
- Creative Interpretation
- Audition and Portfolio Process
- Preparing for a Performing Arts Production
- Peforming Arts Production
Benefits and skills
- Prepare for a performing arts production as part of a technical team.
- Develop production skills in technical theatre.
- Get to grips with stage management and how to run a successful production.
- Focus on your professional development by creating a portfolio of work.
The department of Music and Performance Production has some of the best facilities in the region for our specialist courses. With support from industry partners we boast 2 recording studios, 5 dance studios, 6 ensemble rooms and 3 Music Production suites. At the heart of the department is the Chroma-Q theatre, a 180 seat venue that caters to shows, gigs and events from across the curriculum.
We chose Quarry Hill as the location for the new campus partly because of its proximity to so many creative partners. Situated next to Leeds Playhouse a short walk will also take you to Northern Ballet, Phoenix Dance, Leeds Grand Theatre, Yorkshire Dance, Leeds Conservatoire, The Wardrobe, City Varieties Music Hall, Dance Studio Leeds, The Key Club, East Street Arts and Leeds Arena. And to make travelling easier we are across the road from the Bus Station.
In addition to the practical classes we offer a range of enrichment sessions that are open to learners on any programme. They include Explosive urban dance crew, Essence contemporary dance group, Encore singing group and EnAct performance company. We also support the college Drag society and student union fitness sessions.
Entry requirements
Four GCSEs at grade 3 including English.
For all performance based courses your offer will be based on academic grades and a practical audition. The structure of the audition differs depending on your area of study. You will be given plenty of notice of the audition requirements when you book a date and will be supported throughout by our team.
Theatre Design and Production students will have interviews with the teaching team to discuss their previous knowledge.
Available apprenticeships and progression options
Progression may include a level 3 qualification, an apprenticeship, or relevant employment.
Employment Statistics
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Leisure and sports managers and proprietors
Average Salary£36,400
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