**Reasons to study Scenic Arts (Construction, Props and Painting)**
• Gain construction skills in wood and metal; using hand tools and machinery. Learn scenic painting techniques and explore prop making in a range of materials.
• Gain advanced skills with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and 3D modelling using resins and silicon
• Learn in our spacious workshop which includes CAD facilities, paint frame and specialist fibreglass and plaster room.
• Hone your craft, through manufacturing scenic elements to a brief for staged productions in College and London venues, collaborating with other programmes as part of a creative team.
• Develop your own areas of specialism through individual project work, productions and work placement preparing you for a career in the theatre and performance industries.
• Share classes and projects with students from other programmes to learn about the performance, arts and events industries and how to use experimentation, enquiry and creative research in your work, and prepare to build a successful career.
**Career opportunities**
Our graduates have gone on to work as freelance scenic painters, prop makers, carpenters and engineers, and to work for scenery construction companies for theatre, film, television, entertainment, museums and themed attractions.
**You may also be interested in:**
Design for Theatre and Performance, BA (Hons)
**“It is challenging but when you finish the show you can say “Yes, I built that!” It’s an enormously satisfying feeling.”** Gareth Shippen Scenic Arts, 2017 Graduate
Course Details - Modules
Year 1 (Level 4):
Introduction to scenic construction - the workshop environment, scenic construction techniques in wood and metal
Introduction to scenic painting
Introduction to three-dimensional modelling with materials including clay, plaster, latex, polystyrene, solvents and glues
Introduction to stagecraft, technical drawing and CAD
Theatre making practice - implement the set design for one or more realised productions
Research and analysis of performance and the theatre industry
Year 2 (Level 5):
Materials, techniques and performance - learn about complex manufacturing techniques and staging technologies
Specialise in either prop-making and scenic painting or construction and CAD
Industry study – researching the industry through a work placement
Production Practice - workshop assistant on two realised productions
Research and context
Year 3 (Level 6):
Production practice: scenic manufacture - manufacture scenic elements to a brief, for a public production
Production practice: scenic management - undertake the role of either a Scenic Workshop Manager or Scenic Project Manager
Professional preparation
Independent research project
Graduate exhibition
Please visit our website to view the programme and module specifications in detail:
https://www.bruford.ac.uk/courses/scenic-arts-construction-props-painting-ba-hons/
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
W4W7
Institution code:
R51
Campus Name:
Main Site
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
This is equivalent to two C’s at ‘A’ level or one Merit and two Passes at BTEC (QCF) National Diploma or equivalent.
We offer places based upon your future potential. We may offer you a place based on lower UCAS points than shown here, or an offer that is not linked to UCAS points if we have evidence of your potential from your application or audition/portfolio review.
Widening Access and Contextual Admissions: Rose Bruford College is committed to widening access. We encourage applications from all students with the potential to succeed, regardless of your background, and ensure that no groups are disadvantaged during the application process.
We welcome students from all educational backgrounds. For instance, we look at your age, whether you declare a disability, whether you have spent time in care, the area in which you live and, if appropriate, the relative performance of the school you attend. We offer places based upon your future potential. We may offer you a place based on lower UCAS points than shown here, or an offer that is not linked to UCAS points, if we have evidence of your potential from your application or interview.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
You must achieve a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 overall with no less than 5.5 in each component or a Secure English Language Test (SELT) equivalent to this score. We accept all Secure English Language Tests (SELTs) as approved by the UKVI.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
64%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
71%
Go onto work and study:
80%
Fees and funding
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
Republic of Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
EU
18000.0
Year 1
International
18000.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Please note that the tuition fees quoted are for September 2021 entry. The tuition fees for September 2022 entry have not been published yet.
Provider information
Lamorbey Park
Burnt Oak Lane
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Bexley
DA15 9DF
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