Introduction to Performing Arts

What will I learn?

Get creative and explore what’s required to start a career in the Performing Arts

This course is designed to enable you to work on various productions that will give you a broad set of practical and technical skills used in Technical Theatre, Sound Production and Live Performance

The course format will involve planning and preparing a theatre production and creating all the digital and practical materials to ensure the show is a success. It will also include recording music and sound effects, and learning how to edit, mix and master them for various projects that include the performing arts.

Examples of the work you will create can include original music, a library of sound effects for a show/game/TV film or Web, a live gig or full band studio recording, Prop creation, Set design and creation, Costume design, Audio and Lights showreels for Sound and Lights for a drama show.

Alongside creative and technical skills, you will develop important skills for working independently and as part of a team.

This course is open to anyone who is interested in:

• Creating Original Music and Sound Design For Film, TV Or Games And Theatre
• Set Design And Creating Props for Theatre Productions
• Working With Lights and Sound in a Theatre
• Mixing and Remixing Music & Working with Sound Effects
• Recording Music Performances in a Professional Studio

What qualifications do I need?

No formal qualifications are required

What can I do after?

This course is designed to provide a pathway to the Performing Arts. On the successful completion of this NQ you could apply for HNC Music, HNC Sound Production, HNC Technical Theatre or HNC Drama.

SCQF 5

Programme Information

Start:  August 2026

End: June 2027