BTEC Level 3 Production Arts Course in Leeds. Classes run at Leeds City College Quarry Hill Campus, full-time during the day over two years. If you're 16 to 18 years old, the course may be free. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply, though a Learner Loan may be available. This Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec production arts qualification covers the practical and creative skills behind live performance and production. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English. Theatre Design and Production students attend an interview, and performance-based areas require a practical audition.
Who this course is for
If you are in year 11 or 12 and are looking to take the next steps towards your career these courses are for you. Our vast selection of vocational courses span a range of subjects and combine academic study with practical skills. Study in industry standard facilities and use our industry links to prepare for progression.
Entry requirements
5x GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English.
For all performance based courses your offer will be based on academic grades
and a practical audition. The structure of the audition differs depending on
your area of study. You will be given plenty of notice of the audition
requirements when you book a date and will be supported throughout by our
team.
Theatre Design and Production students will have interviews with the teaching
team to discuss their previous knowledge.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical skills in production arts, including set, costume, lighting, or sound depending on your specialism.
You'll study the design and technical processes that support live performance.
You'll use industry-standard facilities to work on real productions.
You'll build knowledge of how theatre and production companies operate.
You'll develop your creative and collaborative working skills across a production team.
You'll prepare a portfolio of work that demonstrates your skills and creative process.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom study and hands-on practical work in industry-standard facilities. Assessment is through coursework, projects, and practical tasks rather than written exams. Performance-based elements are assessed through auditions and productions. You'll work as part of a team on live briefs, building a body of evidence across your two years of study.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Leeds City College Quarry Hill Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Stage manager: coordinating all elements of a live production
Lighting technician: operating and programming stage lighting rigs
Sound technician: managing audio for live events and performances
Set designer: creating and building stage environments
Costume technician: making and maintaining costumes for productions
Production assistant: supporting the wider production team on shows
Theatre technician: maintaining equipment and supporting technical crews
What you could study next
Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Performing Arts or Production Arts: a Level 4 or 5 route into specialist technical or creative roles.
BA (Hons) in Theatre Production, Stage Management, or a related subject: a degree for those wanting to go deeper into a specific discipline.
Apprenticeship in Live Events or Theatre: earn while you train in a professional production environment.
