Our Level 4 Professional Diploma - Theatre Making course prepares people to enter the stage industry. This education allows students to work with real clients and production companies in the creative industries. This equips those with a creative vision with the skills and breadth of knowledge they need to gain experience working on live productions.

This is a free, full-time, one-year course for students who will be aged 18. You must have completed a Level 3 extended diploma or A-levels in a relevant subject before starting in September. 

You will gain a Level 4 professional diploma in 'Technical and Production Practice for the Creative Industries'. 

At BOA Stage and Screen Production we place significant emphasis on work-readiness, project-based learning and industry collaboration, and our purpose-built curriculum has been designed in collaboration with major UK industry partners to ensure our students are genuinely "stage-ready" when they leave us. 

Students will undertake a sequence of live industry projects, working with major partners such as the Birmingham Royal Ballet, The Rep and PRG as well being taught by a range of industry professionals.

Students will attend relevant workshops and classes, executing their duties, and keeping a journal and e-portfolio as evidence. 

This means students leave equipped with the credits, experience and professional network they need to progress directly into the industry, or pursue further studies at the very best universities.

What will I study?

Work with real clients on professional projects in your area(s) of interest... 

• Lighting
• Sound 
• Stage management 
• Production management
• Hair/ Make-up/ SFX
• Set design and construction
• Costume design and making
• Props design and making

You will gain a Level 4 professional diploma in 'Technical and Production Practice for the Creative Industries'. 

This course provides learning experiences through which you will develop a wide range of skills required within the film and television sector. Through practical exploration of film projects, you will develop and hone specialist creative and management skills required to work successfully in this industry.

Entry Requirement

You will have already completed a Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject area or have completed A-levels. 

You will have a grade 4 GCSE in English literature or language.

You will be required to attend an aptitude workshop as part of the application process.