Theatre Design & Production, BA, University of Wales Trinity Saint David

the United Kingdom

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
BA	Full-time	3 years	find out	GBP 9000 per year	GBP 14900 per year

About Theatre Design & Production, BA - at University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Course Overview

The couse is a pyramid structure that builds upon a broad foundation of production skills in areas such as costume, stage management, scenic construction, lighting & sound, theatre styles and scenic art in the first year.

The second year concentrates on the application of these skills in a variety of design contexts before students specialise in a particular discipline for an entirely production-based final year.

The principle of developing graduates skilled in more than one area, with a firm foundation in the methodology of theatre-making is central to our teaching.

Optional work placement modules in the final year have increasingly led to employment opportunities with companies such as Welsh National Opera, and graduates are currently working in a range of theatres from small-scale touring companies to large-scale opera companies.

Key Features

There are many reasons to choose the BA Theatre Design & Production course, including:

Rigorous training, practical study, a supportive atmosphere and personal attention
Extensive team of theatre professionals work within the School as directors, designers and specialist tutors
Opportunities to work with professional theatre companies and practitioners in order to develop your skills and career prospects
Professional directors and other theatre practitioners are regular contributors to the course in order to develop current, up to date standards and knowledge
Excellent facilities including the 375-seat Halliwell Theatre with its accompanying studios and workshop spaces
Visits to major UK theatres & exhibitions to enhance your knowledge and experience
We host a variety of student and professional productions and project every year
Touring theatre companies visit the University regularly throughout the academic year
Study abroad available in the United States

Modules

Level 4

Scenic Construction
Stage Management
Costume & Props
Model-making & Scenic Art
Lighting & Sound
Theatre Styles

Level 5

Design Principles
Digital Processes
Design Process
Design Realisation
Individual Theatre Practice
Staging the Action

Level 6

Touring Theatre
Main-house Theatre
Site-specific Theatre
Performance Industry

Course Tutor(s)

Stacey-Jo Atkinson

Career Opportunities

There are a variety of oppotunities within the Performing Arts, which include -

Theatre Designer
Theatre Technician
Scenic Artist
Scenic Construction
Stage Management
Wardrobe Supervisor
Events Management
Arts managment
Teaching
Postgraduate study/research

Here is what our student and graduates say about the course -

"The BA Theatre Design and Production degree has so much to offer including modules such as site-specific theatre, which was a particular favourite of mine. Since graduating I have worked in many unusual spaces including London's oldest pie & mash shop, a derelict art school and Shakespeare's Globe. I would not have been given these opportunities without the necessary experience that I gained during my time at Trinity. It's so much fun and has given me a really awesome career where I never know what's around the corner!" - Sarah Phillips

"The Theatre Design & Production course has certainly prepared me for a long and successful career in the creative industries. I have achieved more than I ever thought I could here, and I cannot recommend this journey enough.' - Becca Moore

Further Information

Members of

ABTT
SBDT
SMA

Related Courses

BA Acting
BA Perfformio
BA Theatre Design and Production
BA Y Cyfryngau Creadigol

Tuition Fees

Annual tuition fees for entry in the academic year 2017/18 are as follows:

UK/EU: £9,000

International: £14,900

Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3% for International students and at the capped fee rate as set by the UK Government for UK/EU students.

You can find further information on fees and how to pay on our Student Finance pages.

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's Bursaries and Scholarships page

Entry requirements

Entry Criteria

You will be invited to visit the University to discuss the course and present your current portfolio of work.

The programme requirements are 64 UCAS points and above, however we are keen to judge each application on its merits, and thus entry is based on individual merit.

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