Production & Technical Arts Course Overview
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Overview 3 yearhonoursdegree Industry-supported training for successful careers in theatre, film, television and live events.
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Main areas of study
- Stage Management - Set Construction - Stage Lighting (incl. Design) - Sound (incl. Design) - Production ManagementYrs ( 2/3) Vocational Assessment / 2 x slots for industry placement
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Autumn Term
- Week 1: - Weeks 2-6: - Week 7: - Weeks 8-13:
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Induction Basic Training (Cons/LX/Sound/SM/H&S) Production Exercise Production Crew roles on public productions
Spring Term
- Weeks 1-6: - Weeks 7: - Week 8: - Weeks 9-14:
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Summer Term
- Weeks 1-6: - Weeks 7-8: - Week 9:
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Year 1 Production Crew Roles - Stage Management (ASM) - Scenic Construction - Lighting - Sound
Assessment - Practical show role (70%) - Project (30%)
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Year 2 Production Roles - Stage Management (SM / DSM) - Scenic Construction - Lighting (PLX / LD / Prog) - Sound(PSE / SD) - Production Management (PM) - Screen & Audio(Cam Op / Sound Op / AD / LX) Assessment - Practicalshow role (80%) - Reflectivesubmission (20%)
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Year 3 Production Roles - Stage Management (SM / DSM / CSM / SMOB) - Scenic Construction - Lighting (PLX / LD / Prog) - Sound(PSE / SD / Mixer) - Production Management (PM) - Screen & Audio(Cam Op / Sound Op / AD / LX) Assessment - Practical Show Role (100%)
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Placements Year 2 Assessment - Workplace Performance Evaluation - 50% (Employer) - Placement report (3000 Words) - 50%
Year 3 Assessment - Workplace Performance Evaluation - 25% (Employer) - Placement report (3000 Words) - 50% - Professional Portfolio - 25%
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Year 3 research project Assessment - Independent Industry Project (3000 Words + Viva)
OR - Independent Industry Project (15-minute oral presentation + Q&A)
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Degree classification The final mark is made up of: - Year 2 mark: 40% of your final grade - Year 3 mark: 60% of your final grade
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Applications - All applications are through UCAS. The UCAS deadlineis 13 January 2027 at 18:00 (UK time). - We accept applications up until the end of July. - Make sure you say something in your personal statement about why you are applying for a backstage theatre course (even if it’s not your first choice).
- Start prepping yourportfolio (any evidence you have of your theatre experience –both working and visiting) –can be physical (scrapbook), PPT, website etc. but not your phone as it’s too small to see! You can send it in beforehand.
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Interviews - All interviews will be either -person in or on Zoom (in certain circumstances) - Please remember to bring your portfolio (hard -copy or virtual (laptop, iPad, website etc.) are all fine) –bringing nothing is not very impressive
- Talking through the portfolio is a great way to start a conversation! - You will get another tour as well as -minute a 30 interview with 2 or 3 members of the PTASS team. - Remember to ask the current students all about life here at LAMDA –they will give you the low -down! 14
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Neurodiversity We have a lot of experience working with students who require support for various forms of neurodivergence. Any student who needs support in any area of their life at LAMDA can work with the Student Support team to create a Learning Agreement that highlights to staff how they can best access the curriculum. We can guarantee that you won’t be the only one!
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Accommodation There are lots of student accommodation sites within a reasonable distance. Google! If you get offered a place, when you accept the place, you will be added to the LAMDA Facebook group for all new students –this is where you will find people to live with etc.
Speak to Admissions–they can help you find accommodation
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Pathways Programme Application support, workshops and bursaries
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What is Pathways? Pathways is a skills development programme that aims to support young people interested in applying to drama school or exploring arts careers. We remove financial barriers and build clear routes for talented individuals who are currently underrepresented in higher education and the arts - supporting through every stage of the application, preparation and audition/interview process. 19
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“Before the programme, the thought of joining LAMDA seemed such an impossibility -but after taking part I feel properly equipped to apply!” 2025 Pathways Participant
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Support includes: - Application and Audition Fee Waivers - Travel bursary support for auditions, interviews, open days and workshops - Free online and in-person workshops aimed at supporting your application journey - Invitation to ‘Introduction to Drama School Days’ (Acting focus) - Free tickets to LAMDA Productions - Opportunities to meet LAMDA staff and students
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Am I eligible? To be eligible for Pathways, you must meet all the following criteria: - Plan to apply to one of our undergraduate or foundation courses. - Have not been to university before. - Be a current UK resident. - Be from a household whose annual income is less than £43,000 OR have been in receipt of Free School Meals during the last 6 years. - Have attended a UK state school for the entirety of your primary and secondary school education. - Be at least 18 years old by 1 September 2027, for entry onto LAMDA’s Degree Programmes.
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Am I eligible? In addition, you should meet at least one of the following criteria: - Have a declared disability. - Be care experienced or a care leaver. - Be from the Global Majority. - Be from a neighbourhood as categorised by POLAR4, or IMD Quintile 1 or 2 (you cancheck your home postcode, or we will check this you). for - Be a Carer / Young Carer - Be Estranged - Be applying through a Pathways Partner organisation (e.g. Open Door)
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How do I apply? Fill in our online application form to confirm your eligibility for the programme. You will be asked a series of questions and will also be asked to upload some supporting information as proof of your eligibility. We require at least one of the following documents as supporting evidence: - An official letter confirming you or your primary carer are in receipt of benefits. - An official letter from your school or college confirming you are in receipt of Free School Meals. - P60(s) from all earners in your household confirming that your household income is below £43,000 per year. - Letter from a social worker or your school confirming that you are care experienced.
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What happens next? If you’re applying to Pathways and have submitted the online application form with your supporting documents, then the AWP Team will be in touch to confirm if your application has been successful. You will be guided by the team to claim your fee waiver for one of LAMDA's courses, as well as details of upcoming workshops and events that you can take part in.
Participants who take part in the Pathways Programme do not need to apply to LAMDA’s courses through UCAS. Instead, we will support you to apply directly through us with an application fee waiver.
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Apply now 2026/27 programme now open for applications
AWP Team: Ella Murdoch – AWP Manager Bethan Barke – AWP Officer
Any Questions? awp.team@lamda.ac.uk
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Scenic Construction Students learn the use of hand and power tools commonly used in the building of theatrical sets. These include: • Computer Controlled Router • Table Saw • Sliding MitreSaw • Tenon Machine • Mortise Machine • Cold Cut Metal Saw • Mig Welders Production and Technical Arts
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Students take on role of Construction Technician and build the scenic elements of the productions in our three theatres. When the shows are running they become the stage crew. nd rd 2 & 3 Year -
Students take the role of Production Carpenter and run the workshop and the builds. Production and Technical Arts
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LX Teaching Practical classes in small groups covering basic electrics, rigging, focusing, programming and design.
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Lighting Technician First year role, combining further lighting classes and training with practical experience, working to deliver LAMDA’s public productions.
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Production LX Second/ Third year role, running the lighting department for public productions, often in rep. Managing a team, budgeting and paperwork combined with hands on departmental work.
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Lighting Design
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LX Programming Second / Third year role, specialising in programming lighting on ETC Eos consoles, working closely with the LD to achieve the public productions.
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Lighting Design
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Second/ Third year role, designing lighting fo LAMDA’s public productions. Collaborating with professional directors and designers gaining realistic practical design experience.
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Screen & Audio @ LAMDA • In Screen & Audio we take our PTASS students through the process of producing professional standard short films in a key production role. • Working with industry professionals you will undergo an intensely practical module, where you’ll learn the skills required for working in a film and TV production team.
• You will gain ON SET experience, so when you graduate you are taking a STEP not a LEAP into the industry. • You will be working with actors, writers and directors throughout the module. Production and Technical Arts
VIRTUAL PRODUCTION & MOTION CAPTURE LAMDA was awarded £1.9m in funding from OfS for a future tech package • Virtual Production Stage –otherwise known as LED Volume • Motion-capture Studio with 30 Vicon Cameras • Equipment to transform theatre spaces into-up pop cinemas • We use on the summer project. Production and Technical Arts
Spring / Summer Projects Year 1 Students work on set to create a scene featuring our graduate actors. Departmental roles include: • Camera • Lighting • Art Department • Volume operation
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Stage Management First Year –
You will attend practical and engaging classes that will equip you with the skills to develop as a stage manager. These may include facilitating rehearsals, managing props and creating show paperwork.You then take on the role of ASM on one of our public productions. Examples of first year classes: • The role of the SM • Prop sourcing and making • Managing a technical rehearsal • The role of the ASM • Running a scene change • The role of the DSM • The prompt desk and cuing a show• Blocking Production and Technical Arts
Stage Management Second and Third Years In your second and third years you will take on further roles to develop your skills and experience. There are also specialist classes with industry professionals and organisations.
Show roles include: Deputy stage manager Stage manager Stage manager on book Assistant stage manager rd Company manager(3 Year only)
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Sound Department First Year The first year involves several practical classes, introducing you to how to use sound equipment, and the job roles within the sound department. The Production rep will combine further teaching with practical experience installing, rigging and operating shows in all three theatre spaces.
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Sound Designer The Sound Designer is a creative role, that works closely alongside the creative vision to manage all the sound in the show. This role suits anyone who is interested in bringing a show to life and can involve working with professional directors on LAMDA’s public performances. Production and Technical Arts
Production Sound Engineer The Production Sound Engineer is responsible for installing and rigging the sound system, and ensuring all the equipment is working as required. It is a highly technical role and involves working within a team to deliver a working system.
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Sound No.1 / Operator The Sound Number 1 is responsible for mixing a performance live every night. They are out front, mixing live microphones and responding to the performance as it happens. It is an exciting role for those who love to be in the thick of the action.
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Thanks for listening andy.taylor@lamda.ac.uk
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