Production Technologies and Stage Management BA (Hons)

<br/>* BA (Hons) Production Technologies and Stage Management * is an ideal programme for aspiring stage or technical managers, lighting or sound specialist , or all -round production technicians. <br/>**- Gain practical experience on Central’s public productions, collaborating with performers, directors, makers and designers**<br/>**- Build a complete understanding of the performance-making process and learn professional skills, sustainable and inclusive practice**<br/>**- Our specialist training in performance technologies prepares you for a range of different roles across live performance**<br/>**- Build a professional portfolio of work alongside extensive opportunities to build a network of industry contacts**<br/><br/><br/>You will learn practical and critical-thinking skills in preparation for a career in theatre and live event production. The programme is ideal if you identify as an aspiring stage or technical manager, lighting or sound specialist, or all-round production technician.<br/><br/>The first year builds core knowledge of technical theatre processes, with key skills developed through workshops, seminars and hands-on projects. Learning is underpinned by industry knowledge, health & safety, and equitable and ethical frameworks. In the second year, you will undertake specialist roles such as show-calling, mixing for musicals or lighting programming, collaborating with peers and visiting professional practitioners. The programme enables flexibility for focusing on a particular area or shifting between disciplines, creating a bespoke learning journey.<br/><br/>The third year enables you to develop a deeper understanding of contemporary professional practices through rigorous research, industry placements, and high-responsibility roles on Central’s public productions. Achieving the honors degree demonstrates significant specialist and transferable skills, and also opens the door to potential further study at postgraduate level.<br/><br/>Throughout, you will explore the latest industry approaches to inclusive and sustainable working practices, and new technologies in the production environment.