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Performing Arts
NPA Technical Theatre (level 6)
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Local Authority
All Ayrshire Schools
This course is for school pupils only
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Location/Day/Time
Ayr Campus
Tuesday and Thursday 2pm – 4pm
Duration: 1 year

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR
This course will interest you if you are interested in lighting, sound, prop making, stage management or model set construction.
WHAT IS THE COURSE ABOUT
The National Progression Award (NPA) in Technical Theatre in Practice at level 6 is designed to provide students with a range of design skills for use in technical theatre. Students will use design skills as well as specialising in specific areas such as lighting, sound, prop making or model set construction.
SQA Course Units:
- Technical Theatre in Context
- Theatrical Design
- Theatre Stage Lighting Operations (TBC)
- Theatre Stage Sound Operations (TBC)
WHAT DO I NEED
All applicants will prepare for an interview for the course and should possess strong technical abilities as well as the ability to be self-motivated and work as a team member. Students who have a pass in STEM subjects like Woodwork, Physics, ICT as well as Art, Music and English etc would do well. You should be committed to consistent and full attendance throughout the course.
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED
The majority of assessment is practical. You will have plenty of opportunities to develop competence and skills through formative work prior to any assessment.
NEXT STEPS
Successful completion of this NPA may provide opportunities for you to be considered for entry to other courses via an interview or audition for the National Certificate in Technical Theatre, HNC Technical Theatre, NC Sound Production.
WHAT DO CURRENT STUDENTS SAY
“I like the hands on practical elements of the course best, it’s amazing to see everything that goes into actually putting on a theatre production, all the behind the scenes work is such a big part and I never realised before all the technical skills you need”