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Scenic Painting for Stage and Screen

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London

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

W463

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

Scenic Painting for Stage and Screen

About

Studying on the Scenic Painting for Stage and Screen specialism of the BA (Hons) Theatre Practice degree course, you will:

Undertake realisation of production designs to professional standards
Develop techniques transferable to film, television, trade shows, theme parks and major live events
Learn to interpret set designs â€“ period or modern, abstract or representational
Work with a range of materials, textures, finishes and effects
Develop a high-level of technical competence and skills in research and interpretation

Scenic Artists are responsible for painting backdrops and set pieces for theatre, film, television and other modes of display.

The role of scenic artist requires excellent artistic skills, combined with the ability to work independently, or as part of a team, accurately and to deadlines, meeting design specifications agreed with the set designer or art director. On the Scenic Art specialism you will gain experience of working in a wide range of materials, textures, scenic finishes and effects enabling you to interpret the design to the level of finish expected by contemporary audiences.

Develop skills

You will gain experience of working in a wide range of materials, textures, scenic finishes and effects enabling you to interpret the design to the level of finish expected by contemporary audiences. You will develop skills in research, analysis and interpretation, working on both large and small-scale elements on a variety of surfaces and materials. You will learn techniques such as marbling, wood graining, lettering, spray gun and texturing, as well as gaining a good understanding of art history, period styles and architecture.

Work on our public productions

There will be the opportunity for you to develop excellent and comprehensive artistic and scenic skills as part of a scenic art team on public productions, working closely with students of other theatre disciplines, to contribute to the overall understanding of performance and theatre production.

The training will principally be in theatre, but these skills are widely transferable to different environments, including television, film, trade shows and major live events.

As the course progresses and your skills develop, your level of responsibility and involvement will increase. The project work that is chosen is negotiated to fit with the area(s) of the industry in which you are most keen to make your career.

Read Madeleine's story on what inspired her to choose Scenic Art, Central, and professional opportunities the course has given her.

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.