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VOC Level 3

Level 3 Technical Theatre and Production UAL

  • Campus

    Lincoln Campus

  • Start Date

    September 2026

  • Duration

    2 Year (Full-time)

Are you interested in working in the entertainment industry? Want a job where creativity is key? Maybe you love theatre but being on stage isn’t for you. Technical Theatre and Production Arts could be the perfect route choice.

The world of Technical Theatre and Production Arts provides a huge range of opportunities for those interested in a creative and challenging career. Live events, theatre and entertainment industries are major UK employers, with a huge potential for overseas work.

You’ll be based in our own dedicated performance space which has a 180-seater theatre, dressing rooms, dance studios, rehearsal rooms, MAC suite, and technical theatre workshop. You’ll also work at venues and locations around the city of Lincoln.

We have an excellent track record of students who have careers in the arts and entertainment industry.

During this course, you’ll learn:

  • Lighting and Set design

  • Sound and lighting engineering

  • Prop making and Costume

  • Special effects make-up and prosthetics

  • Event management

  • Front of house/ Box office management

  • Theatre making and crafts

  • Directing

  • Producing

  • Actor management

Entry requirements

You’ll need four GCSEs including English Language and Maths at a minimum grade four. Applicants will need to show a creative portfolio of evidence of previous creative and or technical theatre-related work. You can use a variety of evidence from subjects including Art and Design, Media, photography, DT and Performing Arts to make your application. Your portfolio will be needed at your 'Welcome Day,' where you will meet your tutors and experience a taste of life with us. We’ll also interview you to find out your potential and motivation to study here.

Assessment & Progression

Assessment: There is no exam. Coursework is all internally assessed through a combination of interim and formal assessments at the end of each project. The final project is graded pass, merit or distinction. The qualification is equivalent to achieving Three A levels.

Progression: Training in Technical Theatre and Production Arts prepares you for backstage and design work in theatre, with extensive transferable skills for the live events industry. You’ll be able to collaborate with teams of designers, makers, performers, technicians, engineers and artists.

What You Will Need To Bring

You’ll need four GCSEs including English Language and Maths at a minimum grade four. Applicants will need to show a creative portfolio of evidence of previous creative and or technical theatre-related work. You can use a variety of evidence from subjects including Art and Design, Media, photography, DT and Performing Arts to make your application. Your portfolio will be needed at your 'Welcome Day,' where you will meet your tutors and experience a taste of life with us. We’ll also interview you to find out your potential and motivation to study here.

Course Fees

Fees listed are for those aged 19 years and over only. Fees are subject to change. Support for fees may be available, such as fee remission or the Advanced Learner Loan.

For further information regarding the Advanced Learner Loan please visit www.lincolncollege.ac.uk/funding-your-course/

Please note that where stated, fees are for the first year of a course only.

For more information contact our Course Information Office on 030 030 32435 or email [email protected]

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