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
Module guide
Year one core modules:
An Introduction to Film, Theatre and Television Design Practice
Observational and Perspective Drawing
Twentieth-century Design History
Mise en Scene and the Screen
3D Design History and Theory
Year two core modules:
Development in Film, Theatre and Television Design
Drawing Studies
Themed Environments
Debates and Practices
Critical Studies
Year three core modules:
Specialised Practice in Film, Theatre and Television Design
Research Seminar
Major Project
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Associated careers
Exhibition design, Museum design, Interior design, Scene painting, and other ancillary professions.
Assessment
Through written and practical work.
Links with industry
Alongside a core staff of permanent lecturers, Cambridge School of Art further consolidates its relationship with industry through the regular contribution of part-time lecturers with national reputations as practitioners.
220 tariff points at A Level or equivalent. Preferred subject(s): Art & Design Foundation Diploma or equivalent For an explanation of qualifications, have a look at our IAG page on this site www.creativeway.org.uk/quals.
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Advice on courses and careers:-
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