Free BTEC Level 3 Production Arts Course in Barking and Dagenham. Classes run at Rush Green Campus, full-time during the day. 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 set design, lighting, sound, costume, and stage management across 449 hours of learning. It's a strong foundation if you're heading into the creative and technical 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 explore set design and construction techniques used in theatre and broadcast environments.
You'll study costume and prop making as part of the production process.
You'll learn how productions are planned, managed, and delivered from brief to performance.
You'll practise working as part of a production team on real projects.
You'll build technical knowledge of industry-standard equipment and workflows.
How you will learn
The BTEC National Extended Diploma is assessed through coursework and practical assignments rather than written exams. You'll complete projects that reflect real production scenarios, building a portfolio of evidence across the units. Some units may include externally assessed tasks set by Pearson Edexcel. Classroom sessions at Rush Green Campus combine taught input with hands-on practical work.
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 technician - operating lighting, sound, and staging equipment for live events
Production assistant - supporting directors and producers on film or TV sets
Set designer - creating visual environments for theatre, TV, or film
Lighting technician - rigging and operating lighting rigs for performances
Sound technician - managing audio for live events or studio recordings
Costume assistant - sourcing and maintaining costumes for productions
Stage manager - coordinating all technical and logistical elements of a show
What you could study next
Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Performing Arts, Theatre Production, or a related creative subject - a natural next step into higher-level technical and creative study.
A degree in Theatre Production, Film Production, or Live Events Management at university - the BTEC National Extended Diploma is widely accepted as a qualification for entry to many degree programmes in these subjects.
Apprenticeships in live events, broadcast, or production - combining paid work with structured training.
