South Thames College Group (inc Carshalton, South Thames and Kingston College) has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This course will give you the knowledge, practical experience and confidence to pursue a career in the Production Arts industry. It is aimed at dedicated learners who want to move into the creative industries or further training, and are looking for practical training and a nationally-recognised Level 4 qualification. This is a hands on vocational course in which you will gain valuable work experience in being allocated a role within a bustling theatre venue (The ACT Theatre, Kingston College).
Modules
Unit 1: Performing arts Industry (Core 15 credits) Unit 2: Professional Development (Core 15 credits) Unit 10: Investigation of Specialism (Opt 15 credits) (e.g. Lighting/Sound/Stage Management/Costume) Unit 21: Production Communication (Mandatory 15 credits) Unit 22: Stagecraft (Mandatory 15 credits) Unit 23: Lighting Operation (Opt 15 credits) Unit 26: Scenic Construction (Opt 15 credits) Unit 29: Crewing (Opt 15 credits)
Assessment method
The course provides you with opportunities to test your understanding of the subject informally before you complete the formal assessments that count towards your final mark. The holistic assessment methods include Live Briefs and range of coursework based assessments such as essays/ reports/ portfolios/ presentations. The grades from formal assessments count towards your overall unit mark. All assessment are spread across the year to make the workload manageable.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- KC46
- Institution code:
- K82
- Campus name:
- Kingston College
- Campus code:
- K
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 32 points
Applicants should have at least 32 UCAS points from one A-Level, a BTEC Level 3 or equivalent qualification. An interview where you will need to prove some experience in production arts or equivalent. You are encouraged to present a portfolio of work or link to your social media/website evidencing productions you have previously worked on. You will also need to provide a satisfactory reference. Mature students with relevant experience may also be considered.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Portfolio
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6000 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Kingston College
Kingston Hall Road
Kingston upon Thames
KT2 5AQ