Whether you are interested in managing people and events, or working closely with actors, writers and directors to develop new and exciting projects, the NCDT accredited Stage Management programme will equip you with the skills to pursue a successful career. Stage management is about coordinating a range of disciplines through the production process, enabling your team to produce its best possible work. This includes learning to respond intelligently to unpredictable creative circumstances and then working out how to proceed with clarity. The sheer variety of challenges makes great demands on your creativity, your knowledge of the context within which you are working, and your ability to analyse situations.
On this programme you will have opportunities to work in a wide variety of performance areas reflecting the diverse range of Stage Management destinations within the industry, such as festivals, music events and theatre, and including new writing and devising projects. You will learn a range of performance technologies and be exposed to current professional practice during an industry placement.
The programme aims to develop your passion for live performance and introduce you to the wide range of career pathways available to the 21st Century stage and event manager.
The Programme at a glance
Over three years, you will:
Learn a wide range of management skills including team leadership, being responsible for a budget, liaising with industry professionals and carrying out health and safety risk assessments
Collaborate with students from other programmes to make a wide range of performances and events
Develop skills in a number of areas including lighting, sound, flying, set construction and prop-making
Learn to analyse contemporary performance practices, styles and genres
Undertake a substantial research project into a management subject of your choice
Have the opportunity for work placements in the industry or a period of study abroad
Carry out a variety of roles – such as assistant stage manager, deputy stage manager, stage manager and production manager – on productions and events in College and London venues where possible
Prepare for entry into your chosen profession.
A-Levels, BTEC or equivalent. All applicants are invited for interview (portfolio required).
For an explanation of qualifications, have a look at our IAG page on this site www.creativeway.org.uk/quals.
Advice on courses and careers:-
The Creative Way IAG team provides a specialist service for anyone
interested in finding out about courses and careers in the creative and
cultural industries. We can provide information direct to Students,
Parents/ Carers, Tutors and Careers Advisers via email, phone or organised
workshops and 1 to 1 sessions.
To find out more, visit our IAG page on this site on
http://www.creativeway.org.uk/IAG Or contact one of our career advisers: Matt Ball 07889 001764
m.ball@uel.ac.uk or Sarah
Comerford 07515 051509
s.comerford@uel.ac.uk