Technical Theatre (Higher
National Diploma)
The aim of this two year
course in technical theatre is to provide the student with
the skills and experience necessary for employment in
professional theatre. The course should appeal to those who
are interested in backstage work, stage management,
lighting, sound or construction.
Description
We offer two major awards in the Technical Theatre
department. The FETAC Level 5 award in Theatre Production and the BTEC Higher
National Diploma in Performing Arts (Production). Students have the opportunity
over the two years of the course to specialise in any of three major areas:
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Stage Management
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Sound and Lighting
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Set Design and Construction
Students are encouraged to gain skills in all aspects of
stagecraft and technical theatre. Practical experience is to
be gained by students supporting the College’s Performance
and Dance productions. Work experience and professional
placements are arranged, as appropriate, for second year
students.
Course assessment is by project work, continual assessment and examinations.
Emphasis is placed on the practical aspects of the course and the student’s
ability to work as part of a team.
Course Content
- Theatre studies
- Stage Management and Administration
- Lighting Design and Operation
- Sound Design and Operation
- Set Design
- Workshop Construction Skills
- Music Notation
- TV and Video Production
- Digital Movie Processing
- Computer Aided Drafting (2D)
- Web Authoring
- Small Scale Touring in the Performing Arts
- Professional Practice
- Research Skills
- Historical Context in the Performing Arts
- Managing a Creative Business
- Work Experience
Course content may be revised for educational or
organisational reasons
Additional Certification
- Occupational First Aid FETAC
- Manual Handling AIST
- Stage Pass AIST
Graduate Profile
David Tiernan - Graduated 2005
David works in
Production Management, Site/Venue Management/ electrics and
as a Re-Light /Chief Electrician. He has worked for most
Irish theatre companies/theatres and has toured
internationally as Production Manager with Brokentalkers
Theatre Company to New York, France, Dublin, Finland and New
Zealand.
He has also worked for International Arts
Festivals including Ten Days on The Island (Tasmania),
Galway Arts Festival, Dublin Fringe Festival, Dublin Theatre
Festival, Kilkenny Arts Festival, Kilkenny Cat Laughs, and
Dublin International Dance Festival.
Re-Light credits
include Irish tours with Ouroborus Theatre Company, Barabbas,
Upstate, Yew Tree, Red Kettle, Everyman Palace, Ten.42 and
City Theatre. After working in Australia as a lighting
technician for a year, David currently lives in New Zealand
and has worked as Assistant Site Manager for a large site
for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
