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    Newcastle College Performance And Production Arts 11

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    Production Arts

    Do you prefer to be behind the scenes when they call 'Lights, Camera, Action'? If so, Production Arts at Newcastle College is perfect for you. Discover the world of providing backstage support in world-class facilities and learn from our industry experts. Whether you dream of being a part of the live theatre industry or wish to travel the world as part of a production crew at live gigs and festivals, our Production Arts courses will help you pursue your ambitions.


    We will help you develop skills in rigging, lighting, live sound and more. Learn the art of being a member of the backstage crew and producing shows that people will remember forever.

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    October Open Event

    Rye Hill Campus Wednesday 2nd October 2024 4:45pm - 7:00pm Find out more

    What can I study?

    Skills Bootcamp in Technical Skills for Live Events (Stagehand) - Level 3

    Take the first step towards working as part of a technical team in the live theatre industry or travelling the world as part of a production crew at live gigs and festivals.

    Length: 7 hours per week for 10 weeks
    Study: Short Course
    Start date: 16th September 2024
    Location: Rye Hill Campus

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    Andy Griffin

    Associate Lecturer and alumni - Music and Performing Arts

    "My experience encompasses various areas of the music business, with a specialisation in artist management, live shows and touring, A&R development, as well as extensive experience collaborating with record labels and studios. I firmly believe in fostering a positive and motivating environment, employing strategies such as praise, inspiration, mentoring and motivation."

    What can I do with a Performing and Production Arts qualification?

    Actors, Entertainers and Presenters Dancers and Choreographers

    Daily tasks:

    • Plays pre-recorded music at nightclubs, discotheques, and private functions.
    • Conducts interviews and prepares reports for news broadcasts, current affairs programmes and documentaries.
    • Introduces and presents radio and television programmes, reads news bulletins and makes announcements.
    • Trains animals to perform entertaining routines and may perform with them.
    • Performs singing, comedy, acrobatic, illusion and conjuring routines.
    • Assumes character created by a playwright or author and communicates this to an audience.
    • Studies script, play or book and prepares and rehearses interpretation.

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    Daily tasks:

    • Demonstrates and directs dance moves, monitors and analyses technique and performance, and determines how improvements can be made.
    • Participates in dance performance.
    • Attends rehearsals to develop and practice dance routines for performance.
    • Builds and maintains stamina, physical strength, agility and general health through fitness exercises and healthy eating.

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    What can I do with a Performing and Production Arts qualification?

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