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United Kingdom, Camden

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Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London

United Kingdom , Camden

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

W450

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesOctober-2022

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 24,552 / year

Next Intake October-2022

Lighting Design

About

Studying on the Lighting Design specialism of the BA (Hons) Theatre Practice degree course, you will:

Learn to design lighting for live performance, developing creative and technical expertise
Develop practical skills such as rigging, focusing and plotting for lighting and video
Possibilities for professional work and placements to develop your portfolio

Lighting Design Course Leader Nick Moran discusses the roles, responsibilities and career opportunities of a Lighting Designer.

Training at Central

Our joint emphasis on practical as well as aesthetic development gives you the opportunity to create highly innovative lighting design. The training includes practical projects in Central's well-equipped studio and performance spaces, alongside a rigorous investigation of the design process and visual communication.

As you progress through the course, you will be encouraged to develop your own design style, supported by tutors, mentors and visiting professionals.

Industry focus at Central

You will benefit from Central's industry focused teaching and research culture, which ensures that what we do and what we teach is at the forefront of knowledge and industry practice in theatre, events and concert touring.

You will be encouraged to experiment with a variety of both new and older technologies, including automated lighting, video, projection, LEDs and other emerging technologies, as well as more traditional theatre fixtures and even candles!

Throughout the course, you will be introduced to professional practitioners, including many successful graduates of the course, who will often be working alongside you in role, as mentors, and as project leaders.

Second-year Entry

You can apply for second-year entry to this course if you have already undertaken first year study at another institution on a relevant course, taken a HND and HNC qualification or have relevant experience. Please contact [email protected] to find out more

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to satisfy the admission requirements. Invitation to audition/interview and admission will be based on the reasonable expectation from your application that you have the potential to complete and contribute positively to the degree, and that you would benefit from master’s level study.

Applicants will normally be able to demonstrate the following:

relevant qualifications (e.g. undergraduate degree or equivalent), or professional experience which has prepared you equivalently for advanced study
appropriate written reference
evidence of a specific commitment to the course with an understanding of relevant issues and practices
evidence of appropriate level of skills/competencies
evidence of the ability to work in collaboration with colleagues and, where relevant, with external parties
evidence of a capacity to work at master’s level, e.g. engage with complex matters in the field, or demonstrate originality in the application of knowledge.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 24,552 / year

How to Apply

How to Apply for Postgraduate Courses

All applications to postgraduate courses at Central must be made directly to the School. We have an online application system through which you should submit your application.

When to Apply for Postgraduate Courses

We will start receiving applications from 10 October each year, for courses starting in the following September/October. Applications for the MA Acting courses, which are January start, will open the preceding January.

There is no formal closing date for direct applications to Central, but you are strongly advised to apply as early as possible after applications open, as we consider applications in the order they are submitted and will close courses once they become full. Late applications will be considered as long as there are still places available on the course. We will post notice on the individual course pages on Central’s website when a course becomes full and is no longer considering applications.