From the second year of the course you will have the opportunity to work in professional contexts, for example, constructing scenery for a professional venue, working with a major scenery building company, or with companies working in events, television or advertising.

For example, when studying trends in contemporary theatre we’ll take you to see some shows, and when we’re looking at period styles we’ll take you to galleries and museums to look at examples. Associated Studies

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It is often helpful to provide supplementary evidence of your visit such as publicity material or personal notes and sketches to illustrate a point. Students are encouraged to become familiar with the subject area, and texts specific to the module, through reading lists and reference material provided. Lists are updated annually to maintain currency and relevance. Each department holds texts and reference material, as well as the general access provided to the School’s library and access to the Internet. The specifically vocational nature of training and study, combined with the project based nature of learning on the course, may require that students are guided to reading and research material in the first instance by the module leader.

Extensive industry experience forms the foundation of this two-year programme, which is the only one of its kind in the country. You’ll have hands-on training in constructing theatrical sets, both for RWCMD productions and during a series of different placements with our professional partners in the theatre, TV and film industries. Remember that as a member of the audience your opinion is valid and should be used to comment on the overall effect of the production and whether there was any specific element that you personally liked or disliked. You may also be asked to comment on how you would have approached certain elements differently, given the chance. Study might take place at a partner institution or with an outside company. It might alternatively take place with a partner international institution or industry organization. Contemporary Challenges: Making a Difference (20 credits; compulsory; Graduate Attributes Framework module)A: On July 9 2020, Scotland’s Minister for Further Education, Higher Education and Science, Richard Lochhead announced changes to the fee regime for EU students studying in Scotland. From 2021/22, all EU students commencing study in Scotland will pay fees at the International rate. These are just some of the finishes we can provide in our scenic art studio, we have even numbered them so you can choose exactly the one you want! If something similar or in-between is required, don’t worry, we can create something bespoke for you.

Become industry-ready with this intensive course focusing on practical, professional experience with some of the biggest names in UK set construction. The very first students on this brand new course have been busy working on College shows and are now headed off to their first placements. Students regularly have opportunities to take part in performances and events, this assists their professional growth and application of skills and knowledge.We provide top quality scenic services to clients in the UK and worldwide and have a skilled team of Scenery Builders: Carpenter’s, Metalworkers, Scenic Artists, Draughtsman and Project Co-ordinators. Many of our key workers have been here for a long time and we are keen to start developing and bringing on the next generation of theatre makers! Job Description Alongside your placements, you’ll have evening classes at the College to help you develop commercial and financial awareness, as well as project management communications and leadership skills. Understand the role of the scenic construction department in the overall process of mounting a theatre production. Kenneth MacLeod (Class of 2015) Guest Designer: Eden Court Theatre, Cunard Line, Dundee Rep, National Youth Ballet, MacRobert Arts Centre

When constructing stairs for a set, it is helpful to use the 18-inch rule for your calculations. The This is an optional work placement/international study module. Where this option is selected through consultation with student and module tutor, up to two compulsory modules can be replaced. Our invaluable industry partnerships include National Theatre of Scotland, National Theatre, Royal Opera House, Scottish Ballet, Citizens Theatre, Royal Lyceum Theatre, Disney Cruise Lines, Pitlochry Festival Theatre, The Envelope Room, Society of British Theatre Designers and Scottish Opera

What you will learn

Recent graduate destinations include Assistant Carpenter (Royal Lyceum & Pitlochry Festival Theatre), Assistant Scenic Artist (Royal Opera House, Royal Lyceum, Citizens Theatre & Pitlochry Festival Theatre), Art Department (BBC), Principal Costumes (Game of Thrones) Costume Intern (Scottish Opera, Outlander), Costume Assistant (Cirque du Soleil) plus design roles with the BBC and National Theatre of Scotland.• Rachel Light (Class of 2021) Royal Television Society Student Awards winner, Craft Award for Production Design – Sizzle You will continue to develop AutoCAD skills and work on welding and building metal work structures, as well as working with automated scenery. Havoc is up there as one of their most exciting jobs to date: "We've got to meet Tom Hardy and there's a lot of buzz surrounding this film," Tom said. "It's fantastic and it's really quite invigorating for the guys. With the public getting behind it, it really spurs us on and we want to do a good job." It's always a great feeling seeing your work on a big screen," Tom continued. "There is a whole load of work that goes into post production and editing, so what we see our end is usually very different to the final product. But when you see the finished article on TV you think you've been a part of something quite enjoyable. Visit the International Students section to view details of English language requirements for Central’s courses.