National Certificate in Technical Theatre (Fast-track)
SCQF Level 6

Open NOW for applications!

This course runs from January 2015 to June 2015 at Glasgow’s largest centre for Performing Arts, Glasgow Kelvin College.

Through the NC Technical Theatre you will learn about the various roles and responsibilities involved in theatre production, gain experience in creating scenery & props, and work back-stage in supporting theatrical performances, whether they be Plays, Musicals, Dance, or concerts.

These skills will then be applied in supporting our performing arts students in their plays, musicals, and dance productions in professional theatres in and around Glasgow.

You will learn about Stage Management, Stage Lighting, Stage Sound, Prop Making, and develop Workshop Skills for Set Design and Construction. Therefore, the ideal applicants will typically have successfully studied some of the following National 4 or National 5 (or equivalent) courses at school:

Art & Design (Design), Creative Arts, Design & Manufacture, Design & Technology, Drama, Graphic Communications, Music, Music Technology, Performing Arts, Practical Crafts, Practical Electronics, Practical Metalworking, or Practical Woodworking.

Students who pass the NC Technical Theatre, and demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm throughout are guaranteed a place on the HND Technical Theatre & Production Arts (SCQF 7/8) in August 2015.