BA (Hons) Design for Theatre and Live Performance

Introduction:

Explore all aspects of contemporary design practice for theatre and the live performance, including set and costume design; construction; digital technologies and design; lighting design and audio visual; site-specific design; puppetry; heritage installation; and design for community and education. The course is facilitated by the highly skilled team of staff and technicians who have years of professional and academic knowledge.

Main image credit: Leslie Travers, Designer from Elysium at the Norwegian Opera.

  • You’ll have the opportunity to complete a work experience placement of up to a year in length. Dependent on the duration of your placement, you could gain an additional Diploma or Certificate in Professional Practice.
  • This course is a member of the Performance Design Education Collective (PDEC), and the Society of British Theatre Designers (SBTD). Through these, we are also a member of the International Organisation of Scenographers, Theatre Architects and Technicians (OISTAT).
  • Work on live projects with industry such as The Royal National Theatre, Birmingham Opera Company, The National Trust and Nottingham Playhouse. You can also enter competitions set by organisations such as The Royal National Theatre’s Connections festival, and the Linbury Prize.
  • Go on study visits for inspiration, research, and experience, including live performances, museums and heritage and educational organisations. You can also apply for a European or international exchange to one of our partner institutions, such as Ryerson University in Canada.

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£17,200 Per Year

International student tuition fee

3 Years

Duration

Sep 2024

Start Month

Aug 2024

Application Deadline

Upcoming Intakes

  • September 2024
  • September 2025
  • September 2026

Mode of Study

  • Full Time