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Higher Nitec in Technical Theatre & Production (wef Apr 2025 intake)
Campus
ITE College Central
Industry
Media
Course type
Full-time
Certifications
Higher Nitec
Are you captivated by the energy of live performances? The Higher Nitec in Technical Theatre and Production at ITE is the ideal programme for those who want to dive into the behind-the-scenes action. You will learn how to manage lighting, sound, a...
Course duration: 24 months
Explore the Exciting Realm of Technical Theatre and Production
Are you captivated by the energy of live performances? The Higher Nitec in Technical Theatre and Production at ITE is the ideal programme for those who want to dive into the behind-the-scenes action. You will learn how to manage lighting, sound, and stage setups to create amazing experiences for audiences.
Launch Your Career in the Vibrant Arts Scene
By enrolling in this course, you will gain practical skills and valuable experience in technical production. You will work with the latest equipment and collaborate with other passionate students on exciting projects. Start your journey towards a rewarding career in the arts and play a key role in bringing performances to life!
What you'll learn
Manage the production schedule & production budget
Manage performance production resources
Manage backstage duties
Making notation of performances
Assist in risk assessment duties
Operate and maintain lighting system
Operate and maintain sound system
Operate and maintain multimedia system
Operate staging system
Create stage setting
Certification Requirements, Course Structure and Module Objectives [PDF, 135 KB]
General Electives and Life Skills Modules [PDF, 127 KB]
Entry requirements
GCE 'O' level grades in English Language, Mathematics/Principles of Accounts and 1 other subject:
Grade 1-7 in English Language
Grade 1-8 in Mathematics (Elementary/Additional) or Principles of Accounts*
Grade 1-7 in one other subject
* To be eligible for selection, you must have sat for Mathematics (Elementary/Additional).
OR
Nitec GPA:
For more details on minimum entry requirements for Nitec graduates, please click here.
Note:
Applicants for this course must ensure that they are free from colour appreciation deficiency and acrophobia (fear of heights).
Students will be required to purchase a laptop for the course. This is in addition to the course fees. Financial assistance is available to eligible students under ITE Opportunity Fund subject to terms and conditions. For more details on the minimum laptop specifications, please click here [PDF, 122 KB].
Progression opportunities
Higher Nitec in Technical Theatre & Production graduates may apply for progression to the following Work-Study Diploma courses at ITE:
Higher Nitec in Technical Theatre & Production graduates with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 and above may apply for progression to the first year of a related diploma course at the Polytechnics. For more details on diploma courses for progression, please refer to the Joint Polytechnic Admissions website.
Career opportunities
Higher Nitec in Technical Theatre & Production graduates are employed by theatre venues, audio visual companies, live concert and event organisers. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Assistant Stage Manager, Lighting and Sound Crew, Technician (Theatre, Concert & Studio) and Event Technician Crew.