Level 4 UAL Professional Diploma in Technical and Production for the Creative Industries

Course Content

The UAL Awarding Body Level 4 Professional Diploma in Technical & Production Practice for the Creative Industries has been designed to provide students with the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to work within the production arts industry. It is a one‑year fast track into employment and will open up the possibility of further progression with Higher Education.

This qualification can be used as a starting point for students who have identified a specific career in the performing arts industry that they wish to progress to, such as:

• Assistant stage manager
• Lighting technician
• Sound technician
• Project management
• Event management
• Production management
• Videographer
• Editor
• Games Designer.

The objectives of this qualification are to give students the opportunity to: Develop and demonstrate industry knowledge to support their competence development. Develop and demonstrate a range of technical skills and behaviours to support their competence development. Develop their personal growth and engagement in learning. Achieve a nationally recognised Level 4 qualification.

Course Outcomes

Achievement of an Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production.

Progression

Higher education/university.

Employment.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However, students may find it helpful if they have already completed A‑Levels, Level 3 Diplomas or Extended Diplomas or a relevant apprenticeship. Passion for the course area is a must and a portfolio is desirable but not essential.

Assessment

Mainly coursework internally assessed and externally moderated. There is some external assessment.

Equipment

There are likely to be visits and trips, which will incur costs.