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Free BTEC Level 3 Production Arts Course in Barking and Dagenham – Rush Green Campus

CostFREE
Duration449 hours
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Production Arts Course in Barking and Dagenham. Classes run full-time during the day at Rush Green Campus. This level 3 btec production arts course covers the practical and technical skills behind live events, theatre, film, and broadcast production. You'll study areas such as stage management, lighting, sound, and set construction across 449 hours of learning. The Pearson Edexcel btec production arts qualification is well regarded by employers and higher education providers in the creative industries.

Who this course is for

Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.

Entry requirements

Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills in staging, lighting, and sound for live and recorded productions.
  • You'll learn how to plan and manage production processes from brief to delivery.
  • You'll explore set design and construction techniques used in theatre and broadcast environments.
  • You'll study the roles and responsibilities within a production team.
  • You'll practise working to industry briefs and deadlines on real production projects.
  • You'll build knowledge of health and safety requirements on set and in performance spaces.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom teaching, practical workshops, and project-based assignments. Assessment is through coursework and portfolio evidence rather than written exams. You'll complete units that are assessed by your tutors and moderated by Pearson Edexcel. Full-time daytime attendance at Rush Green Campus means you work through the programme in a structured, focused way across the academic year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Rush Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Stage manager: coordinate all elements of a live production
  • Lighting technician: operate and rig lighting rigs for events and theatre
  • Sound technician: set up and run audio for live and recorded productions
  • Set builder or props maker: construct and dress sets for theatre or film
  • Production assistant: support directors and producers on shoots or shows
  • Events technician: deliver technical support for concerts, conferences, and festivals
  • Broadcast production runner: entry-level role in TV and film production

What you could study next

A Level 3 BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in a related creative or performing arts subject would deepen your specialism. From there, a Foundation Degree or BA in Theatre Production, Live Events Technology, or Film Production is a natural next step. You could also pursue a Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Creative Media Production, which many colleges offer as a direct route into the industry or into a full degree programme.

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