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

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Entry requirements for this course

Contact University of Wales Trinity Saint David to find course entry requirements.

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