The National Progression Award in Technical Theatre at SCQF Level 6 is designed to provide learners with a range of design skills applicable for use in technical theatre. Learners will use design skills as well as specialising in specific areas such as:
Learners may also have the opportunity to integrate their skills through the undertaking of a project. The NPA has the potential to improve progression to further study, providing learners with relevant experiences which develop skills of commitment, collaboration, creative thinking and self-discipline.
The course consists of four SQA units which you must successfully complete in order to gain the award.
You will experience a variety of teaching methods and practical activities. The course will be delivered at the College’s Aberdeen City Campus.
You will be expected to demonstrate/develop the following essential skills for the workplace:
Assessment will take place on an ongoing basis throughout the course, under open-book conditions. (Open-book conditions may continue unless the COVID modifications change. If they do change then some assessments will be conducted under closed book circumstances).
Everything you need to know about applying for this course.
The NPA in Technical Theatre in Practice (SCQF Level 6) is accessible to school pupils in the senior phase who would preferably have previous experience with some element of design and problem solving skills, and already have attained or be working toward qualifications at SCQF Level 5.
You will need to wear clothing suitable to allow easy movement.
Whilst you are on the course, you will be required to:
Eating and drinking are not permitted in classrooms. Drinking water is available from water dispensers in the corridors within the College buildings.
Whether you wish to progress in your studies or enter the world of work, North East Scotland College has excellent progression opportunities, with links to eight universities across Scotland and great relationships with industry employers.
Upon successful completion of this course you may be able to progress to one of the following full-time courses at North East Scotland College subject to additional required qualifications:
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This course is only available to pupils in S4 to S6 across Aberdeen City and Shire, giving pupils the opportunity to experience life as a College student whilst staying on at school.
Please note, applications for schools courses must be submitted by a member of school staff.
You can apply for a place on this course by completing an online application form, which you can access using the ‘Apply Online’ button. Once completed, this will be received by our Admissions Team who will then process your application.
Please note that courses are subject to minimum viability levels. In the event of insufficient numbers of applications, courses may be withdrawn from the programme. Certain courses are arranged with schools working in a consortium arrangement – in such cases, pupils from consortium schools will be given priority in the allocation of places.
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