Music

Creative Production in the Arts

Module code: W1002
Level 4
15 credits in spring semester
Teaching method: Lecture, Workshop
Assessment modes: Coursework

On this module, you’ll be introduced to technical production skills in the arts. You’ll learn to start applying these skills through your own creative ideas. You’ll explore the basics of a range of technical production modes across the arts such as:

• lighting and sound for theatre
• scenographic and costume design
• film editing
• media content creation
• stage/project management.

The module offers tasters in a crossdisciplinary range of production practices relevant to the contemporary arts. It is suitable if you’re brand new to technical production, or if you’re seeking to develop your skill sets. You’ll produce a portfolio in which you devise a design concept or technical plan for an arts project.

Module learning outcomes

• Demonstrate engagement with creative production practices in the arts.
• Demonstrate an understanding of how different non-verbal theatrical and production design signifiers can be combined effectively.
• Demonstrate an understanding of design and technical principles that affect staging and production practice.
• Explain and account for design and technical choices