Production Arts Guildhall School of Music & Drama

Overview

Within each pathway you can study elements of the other three. For example, if you want to learn about props and scenery construction but retain an interest in lighting, or gain experience in sound while focusing mainly on stage management, you can choose accordingly. The Production Arts programme from Guildhall School of Music & Drama is flexible enough to allow for a wide range of interests, or a more specialised approach.

Career

Career preparation includes lectures, masterclasses and advice on how to apply for work, CV preparation, working as a freelancer, invoicing and self-employment, and interview preparation.

Throughout the programme you will have the opportunity to collaborate with actors, singers and musicians from other programmes to generate your own projects.

Key development areas which are essential for employment include:

• Learning to be part of the team of technicians, designers, stage managers, costumiers, actors, singers and musicians, working alongside professional directors, designers and conductors to participate in the creation and public performance of acclaimed dramas and operas

• Using information technology in planning and managing productions, developing transferable skills in the latest software and using specialist packages

• Gaining detailed knowledge of current industry developments and trends

• Developing core transferable skills