Film, Television and Theatre Design - BA (Hons) Degree
Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge School of Art, Anglia Ruskin University, East Road, Cambridge, CB1 1PT
Tel: 01223 363271
Email: answer@anglia.ac.uk
Pathway Leader - Film Television and Theatre Design: Christine White
Pathway Leader Film, Television and Theatre Design: John Clarke
Course Description:
Film, Television and Theatre
designers decide the ‘look' of any performance that you see on
the stage or screen. Starting from the script designers must bring it
to life, creating the atmosphere of the location, costumes and props.
On this course at Cambridge School
of Art you will be learn the skills you will need as a designer, by
working on a series of projects. A key feature of the course is the
practical element. We aim to give you confidence in your work and
help develop your creativity, based on an understanding of the design
process. This is a challenging and intensive course, but will prove
very satisfying to a committed student.
In your first year, you will be
based in the design studio. Working closely with your tutors, you
will learn the process of design by developing your own ideas for the
project briefs that you will be set. This will take you from the
initial analysis of the text, through research, developing ideas,
model making and costume drawing to the final presentation of your
concept in the model box. You will also be introduced to practical
aspects of set construction and scene painting.
In year 2 you will collaborate
with directors, students and technicians from the University's
Drama Department to stage a play for public performance in the
University's Mumford Theatre, and with film students to design for
a short studio-based film. You will experience working with directors
to create your design, followed by the practical processes of set
building, scene painting, prop making and buying, and costume buying,
making or hire. You and your fellow students will help get in the
stage or studio, and assist in the running of the show. You will also
be introduced to computer-based design.
Subsidiary modules in years 1 and
2 offer a choice of contextual study options. In year 3, two
substantial projects allow you to focus on your specialised area of
interest in film, television or theatre, and to prepare your final
portfolio. Cambridge is well provided with theatre venues of all
types, as well as the Fitzwilliam Museum and Kettle's Yard.
Students regularly visit the Royal National Theatre in London, both
to see productions and to visit backstage.
Return to Anglia Ruskin University List
- The Courses Introduction
- Courses by Type
- Courses by College
- Courses within the Industry
- Add a Course
produced by:
in association with:
