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Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

Production Arts: Props, Painting and Set

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Award Attendance Study Duration Start Domestic fees International fees
BA (Hons) On-Campus Full-time - 3 years October £9250 per year £25200 per year
Course fee notes

Current fees for The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama can be found here: https://www.cssd.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees-and-additional-costs

About Production Arts: Props, Painting and Set, BA (Hons) - at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

On the BA Production Arts: Props, Painting & Set programme, you will:

  • Develop industry-standard artistic and practical skills to bring performance to life
  • Experiment with a range of sustainable materials and new technologies, equipping yourself with the ability to work across the creative industries
  • Train in professional level facilities at a leading performing arts institution
  • Professional work placements contribute to a high graduate employment rate

This immersive programme is tailored for individuals passionate about the behind-the-scenes creations that brings theatrical productions, films and live events to life.

The programme aims to develop and support academically engaged makers with rigorous technical, creative, reflective and collaborative skills. You will learn through workshops, lectures, projects and productions; collaborating with peers and visiting professional practitioners. You will undertake projects which cover research and experimentation of design interpretation and realisation.

This comprehensive training experience is designed to equip you with the practical skills and creative techniques essential in the world of production arts, including the use of sustainable materials and new technologies.

This programme emphasises artistic expression and practical craftsmanship, providing a unique opportunity to gain a deep understanding of the industry. Whether aspiring to work in theatre, film or live events, you will graduate with skills for professional industry  in prop making, scenic painting, and set construction, ready to contribute your creative talents to the dynamic world of visual storytelling.

This programme also offers multiple study options:  

The Dip HE is a two-year course that enables students to gain the necessary training to be industry-ready, with a breadth of experience and practical skills to pursue your career goals.

The Professional Diploma is a one-year award at level 5 designed for applicants with some industry experience, who wish to develop on previous professional experience, consolidate their knowledge and expand their practical skills.


Entry requirements

Contact Royal Central School of Speech and Drama to find course entry requirements.


Why study at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

Specialised training, preparing you for a career in the arts 

Our mission is to inspire, educate and train the performers, practitioners and creatives who will shape the future of theatre and the performing arts.