Free BTEC Level 3 Production Arts Course in Watford. Classes run at West Herts College Watford Campus, full-time during the day. This level 3 btec production arts course runs for 33 weeks and covers the practical and technical skills behind live and recorded productions. You'll explore areas such as stage management, lighting, sound, set construction, and costume. The Pearson Edexcel btec production arts qualification is well suited to those looking to move into the creative and performing arts industries.
Who this course is for
Visit our website for full details on the learning experience and opportunities you can expect on this course.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical skills in staging and technical production.
You'll explore lighting design and operation for live and recorded events.
You'll learn sound production techniques and equipment use.
You'll study set construction, props, and scenic design.
You'll gain knowledge of costume and wardrobe for productions.
You'll understand the production process from planning through to performance.
You'll work on projects that reflect real production environments.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom based, with practical workshops and project work central to the course. Assessment is through assignments, portfolios, and practical tasks rather than written exams. You'll build a body of work across the 33 weeks that demonstrates your skills and knowledge in production arts practice.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. West Herts College Watford Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Stage manager, coordinating all technical elements of a production
Lighting technician, operating and designing stage or event lighting
Sound technician, managing audio for live events and recordings
Set designer or scenic artist, creating visual environments for productions
Props maker or buyer, sourcing and building production props
Costume assistant, supporting wardrobe departments in theatre or film
Production assistant, supporting the wider creative team on projects
What you could study next
BTEC National Extended Diploma in Production Arts Practice (Level 3) - a larger qualification that opens more routes into higher education.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Performing Arts or Technical Theatre - the next step toward a degree-level career in production.
A degree in Technical Theatre, Stage Management, or Production Design at a university or conservatoire.
