Thomas Chope
I was really impressed by the knowledge the lecturers had of the performing arts industry. Knowing that I was being taught by people who had experience in the industry made me listen to them, trust what they were telling me...
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Performing Arts, Music and Media
It takes a lot of hard work and tons of dedication to make a career in this glamorous industry.
You know all this … and yet, you are still gripped by the determination to be the next big Hollywood superstar, a top BBC reporter, a well-known face on TV, number one in the charts or join the army of supporting backstage crew, producers, directors and technical wizards that work behind the scenes. To give yourself the best chance at succeeding in the business take a look at our performing arts, media, production and music courses that have been designed to help you make the most of your raw talent and passion.
Why choose City College Plymouth?
The Plymouth Institute for Production, Performance & Arts (PIPPA) brings the College’s creative industries courses together with a recognisable brand. It aims to provide the best possible training, with the best range of facilities in the South West. PIPPA houses professional drama and dance studios complete with full light rigging and stage props, music practice suites, media equipment, recording studios and IT suites. At our Deep Blue Sound venue in the city centre, there is a ‘real’ live music venue, 16 recording studios, three live rooms, a PC suite, two Mac suites, two lecture theatres and 17 studio pods.
National Skills Academy - the College is proud to be a Founder College of The National Skills Academy (NSA) for Creative & Cultural. The NSA provides services and standards for training and skills development, endorsed by industry employers and professionals. http://www.pippa.tv/
Being a student at the College is not only about achieving academic success, we will also equip you with the work-ready skills so highly valued by employers. These include:
- performance skills
- determination and reliability
- good communication skills
- self-discipline and self-motivation.
What jobs are available?
- Actor
- Advertising executive
- Camera operator
- Composer for film, TV and media
- Dancer
- Journalist
- Marketing/public relations officer
- Music producer
- Musician
- Photographer
- Singer
- Sound and lighting engineers
- Sound and lighting designers
- Stage manager
- Television/radio presenter
The following performing arts, music and media courses are offered at City College Plymouth ...
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