>. Stage Management & Technical Theatre Foundation Degree - Course Overview A full-time, two year course to equip students with the necessary skills to gain employment in the theatre industry. Course Leader: Janet A Cantrill UCAS Codes: The course offers a thorough vocational training for those who wish to work in theatre stage management and technical theatre production. The course includes practical and theoretical instruction in event management, special effects, lighting, sound, prop and stage design. You will gain a professional knowledge of the industry and will be prepared for a variety of employment opportunities from small- scale theatres to large multi-media events. In addition you will undertake a professional work placement. Studying at ALRA on the Stage Management & Technical Theatre course equips you with the necessary skills, experience, vision and determination to gain employment with the theatre industry. The course is deliberately challenging and endeavours to emulate the procedures of the industry. The course encourages you to develop a strategy for survival in the profession. Production work takes place in ALRA’s flexible theatre working with professional directors and designers. ALRA also tours to external venues providing you with valuable experience on the road. In 2009/10, SMTT students co-ordinated two week-long tours to schools and colleges, managing the cast's travel plans and accommodation, and managing the get in and get out at each venue. Two ALRA shows programmed at Tara Arts were also handled by SMTT students. >. Elizabeth Patrick 'I viewed a variety of drama colleges but ALRA immediately stood out. When I was looking around I found it friendly and fun. The training that I was given was amazing and truly helpful, it was a pleasure to come to ALRA every day.Even the early starts and late nights were fun, because I was working with friends and constructing and managing brilliant shows that we were all proud of. I loved working together with the actors and the rest of the team, and seeing the final result of a production we have all put our ideas and thoughts into. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't scared of the 'real world' but my training at ALRA has enabled me to use what I've learnt and adapt and use it in the industry.' Course Content >. Stage Management >. Production Management >. Event Management >. Prop Making and Sourcing >. Electrics >. Stage Lighting >. Theatre Sound >. Technical Drawing/Design >. Model Making >. Special Effects >. Health and Safety >. Preparation for entry into the industry Year 1 Year 2 Teaching SMTT students work on every public production ALRA produces. As well as visiting professionals, you will work closely with the Acting students, learning how to work with and effectively manage a company of actors. ALRA requires constant attendance at all timetabled classes, seminars and other events. Days are long and commitment has to be full-time. Calls often extend late into the evening and into weekends, for shows and get outs. This reflects scheduling in your future career and is a valuable part of your training. Other Activities >. Stand-Up Night >. The Five Minute Play Festival >. Workshops and seminars >. Work placements The relationship with our neighbours at Tara Arts continues to grow with students being employed there. >. First Aid Training >. Summer Ball Qualifications On completion of the course you will have the opportunity to progress to a full BA (Hons) Degree. For further information head to www.gre.ac.uk/foundation. Entry Requirements You must be at least 18 years old at the start of the course and ALRA welcomes the older student, especially those who are thinking about a career change. Candidates for whom English is not a first language are required to demonstrate a level of fluency appropriate to professional training.
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