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Students benefit from a the RADA Buddy mentoring scheme, which supports your transition from student to professional with graduate ‘buddies’ providing professional advice, feedback and networking opportunities.Īlthough the Foundation degree is intended as a complete vocational training in itself, students who successfully complete the FdA and acheive at least a Merit will now automatically be considered for the BA (Hons) progression year - enabling students to deepen their specialist knowledge further in one or two areas of technical theatre or stage management. RADA also regularly hosts guest speakers, comprising leading figures from a wide range of industries and walks of life – from politics and arts, to photography, neuroscience and religion. We encourage personal development, considered reflective practice and strong individual growth because these are the skills that will support you through a complex, high-pressured and rewarding career.
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Rich and diverse in its scope and facilities, the course combines in-depth technical instruction with insight into the organisational, management and collaborative skills that form the core of successful work in theatre and other areas of the entertainment industry, like film, radio, television, conferences, events and other commercial ventures. Recent student placements have taken place on shows including Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and Secret Cinema, and at venues such as the National Theatre, Old Vic, Young Vic, Glyndebourne Opera, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, Royal Court and English National Opera. You will also undertake a professional placement in your second year for up to six weeks with a theatre company, organisation or practitioner.
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Theses include: stage manager, deputy/ assistant stage manager, wardrobe supervisor, production electrician, lighting programmer, production sound engineer, production video engineer, scenery builder or project manager, production manager, technical manager, scenic artist, broadcast/ camera supervisor, props supervisor. In your second year you will work in more senior roles (of which there are around eighty to choose from). These productions are directed by professionals and usually involve professional designers. You will be asked to write a self assessment every six weeks and written work ranges from risk assessments to technical schematics as part of the training.Īfter a broad-based first year of training, your second year allows you the opportunity to specialise in the vocational area that interests you, choosing from stage management, lighting, scenic construction, technical management, sound, property making and supervision, production management, video, scenic art or costume.įrom the outset, you will work on RADA public productions – we stage around 15 shows a year – as crew and/or operator. There are no academic essays or dissertations, our work is practical and collaborative. Career guidance and professional development sessions are given throughout the course. Your training will be vocational and practical, focusing on preparing you for work in the industry. Please note some elements of this course may be taught digitally as part of a blended learning programme if necessary.įind out more about life as a student at RADA here. Graduates pursue successful careers across theatre, film and television, events management and events production in stage management, lighting, sound, props, scenic art, construction, video, costume, technical and production management. Those completing this course will be fully equipped for transition into the industry and their careers beyond. The course is designed to lead into the BA (Hons) progression year, and the majority of our students continue to the third year however, the FdA is a complete training. This two-year course offers an in depth foundation in all the areas that contribute to a theatre production in the first year, leading to specialism in one or two areas in the second year. Is this course for me? Are you looking for two years of comprehensive training to ground you in all areas of the production arts? If you are a creative, hands-on individual with a passion for the arts and looking to pursue a successful career within theatre, film and television, live events or production, this course is for you.Ĭourse overview Our belief is that for anyone to successfully specialise in one area of the production arts, they must first be grounded in all areas.