Leeds Conservatoire has partnered with local higher education provider, University Centre Leeds, to facilitate their delivery of two brand-new foundation degree courses in Production Arts.
Prospective applicants for University Centre Leeds will have the choice of studying Design Realisation for Events, Stage and Screen or Technical Theatre and Stage Management, with opportunities to work alongside students from Leeds Conservatoire on a variety of events and productions.
In addition to a wealth of collaborative opportunities with the students of Leeds Conservatoire, University Centre Leeds students will also have access to our state-of-the-art performance space, The Venue, fitted with professional theatre lighting and sound equipment.
Through this partnership delivery, the courses are expected to give students invaluable real-world training for the booming backstage and production arts industries: a sector that's hungry for creative, practical staff with the right skills and knowledge.
Leeds Conservatoire Vice Principal, Patsy Gilbert, said: "Since beginning our Performing Arts degrees in 2019 we have been building an exciting programme of plays and musicals across the year. To make these shows happen, we work with creative talent from the region and beyond in design and production."
"These new production arts degrees with University Centre Leeds means we can develop the next generation of theatre makers and producers – offering opportunities to work on productions and with our fantastic teams of technicians and creatives."
"This partnership with University Centre Leeds is a great way to promote Leeds as a destination for study and future employment in the creative industries. Together we can promote the creative industries as a positive employment route for people looking to apply practical, problem-solving skills. We know that the whole industry is on the lookout for new emerging talent in design, technical support and production management, so to be part of developing this pipeline is really exciting."
Upon being asked about the partnership, Paul Graham-Bell, Programme Manager for Theatre Design and Production at University Centre Leeds, shared:
"We are thrilled to be launching two new Production Arts degrees in partnership with Leeds Conservatoire!"
"The collaborative process of creating a theatrical show involves the union of performance, design, technical accomplishment and meticulous planning. Our Design Realisation for Events, Stage and Screen students will add costume, scenic and prop elements to productions whilst our Technical Theatre and Stage Management students with facilitate the lighting, sound and video components to these collaborative productions."
"So, we're very excited that our students will get the opportunity to work with the talented performance students at Leeds Conservatoire. We look forward to making some amazing theatre together!"
