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Whether you are interested in managing people and events, or working closely with actors, writers and directors to develop new and exciting projects, the NCDT accredited Stage Management programme will equip you with the skills to pursue a successful career. Stage management is about coordinating a range of disciplines through the production process, enabling your team to produce its best possible work. This includes learning to respond intelligently to unpredictable creative circumstances and then working out how to proceed with clarity. The sheer variety of challenges makes great demands on your creativity, your knowledge of the context within which you are working, and your ability to analyse situations.

On this programme you will have opportunities to work in a wide variety of performance areas reflecting the diverse range of Stage Management destinations within the industry, such as festivals, music events and theatre, and including new writing and devising projects. You will learn a range of performance technologies and be exposed to current professional practice during an industry placement. The programme aims to develop your passion for live performance and introduce you to the wide range of career pathways available to the 21st Century stage and event manager.

The Programme at a glance

Over three years, you will:

• Learn a wide range of management skills including team leadership, being responsible for a budget, liaising with industry professionals and carrying out health and safety risk assessments
• Collaborate with students from other programmes to make a wide range of performances and events
• Develop skills in a number of areas including lighting, sound, flying, set construction and prop-making
• Learn to analyse contemporary performance practices, styles and genres
• Undertake a substantial research project into a management subject of your choice
• Have the opportunity for work placements in the industry or a period of study abroad
• Carry out a variety of roles – such as assistant stage manager, deputy stage manager, stage manager and production manager – on productions and events in College and London venues where possible
• Prepare for entry into your chosen profession.

Duration

3 Years

Term Start

September, 2010.

Entry Requirements

A-Levels, BTEC or equivalent. All applicants are invited for interview (portfolio required). See Admissions information for more details.

How to Apply

Please apply through UCAS:
Institution code name: Rose
Institution application code: R51
Programme code: W450

Career Progression

Graduates have gone on to work for a wide range of theatre companies, dance, opera, television and corporate events. They have also gone into fields such as sound and video for live performance, and arts management roles.

NCDT Accredited