Part Time BA (Hons) Design and Craft for Stage and Screen

MODE OF STUDY PT
HE LEVEL 4
DURATION 4 .5 years
START DATE(S) September 2010
DAY(S)/TIME(S) OFFERED As a guide only 2 - 3 days per week
NUMBER OF TEACHING HOURS To be advised
TOTAL FEE 950 per academic year
TOTAL OVERSEAS FEE 3165 per academic year , the final semesters payment is 1590
ADDITIONAL COSTS You are advised to budget for materials and equipment costs normally associated with Art, Design and Media programmes of study.
AWARDING/VALIDATION BODY London Metropolitan University
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
80 UCAS points for the BA (Hons) Programme; or
A relevant Access to HE qualification; or
NVQ 3 qualification; or
Other recognised UK/overseas related equivalent Level 3 qualifications.

and

Pass in English Language at GCSE at grade C or above: or
Level 2 communications in key skills: or
IELTS test at band 5.5 or above with a minimum score of 5.0 in each component: or
TOEFL with a score of 550 or above with at least 4.0 in the test of written English or 213 in the computer based test: or
A pass in the University's English language test (EASE) or equivalent.

Alternatively:

Non standard entry will be considered on merit by the Programme Leader under the principles of Accreditation for Prior or Experiential Learning.
PROGRAMME CONTENT/STRUCTURE
What can I expect on the course?
The course is designed to develop the necessary skills for a career in the entertainment industry, developing the skills associated with design and craft for production, set, costume and lighting in general terms for theatre, film and television and associated industries. You can therefore expect to be introduced, through experience and teaching, to a
range of skills relevant to design, craft and the business of creative theatre and film. You will develop this into areas of personal interest and eventually specialise in one or more of the design and or craft areas which make up the discipline: set, costume and make-up, and lighting and sound.

How is the course structured?
The course has a modular structure. There are eight standard modules per academic year. Each module covers a specific area of learning, such as production and performance for example.
Increasingly complex module briefs are presented throughout the course; the first year presents fundamental studies, the second towards professional practice and the third research, practice and development.

How will I be assessed?
Assessment is an important part of learning and so we use a variety of assessment methods, such as verbal and visual presentation of practical work and submission of reports and diaries. We use formative assessment to give feedback when you need it during your project, and summative assessment or final feedback followed by a mark and grade to help you in your next project.

What are the career opportunities?
The course offers training in the practical creative areas of theatre and film production and this will make it possible
for you to enter a number of associated industries (such as TV, event management, promotion) across set and props, costume
and wardrobe and lighting and sound at a junior level and the opportunity to quickly progress up the ladder.

There are three option pathways within the Honours Degree course which can be followed from the beginning of the course.
The following pathways are taught by practising professionals who regularly contribute to the ongoing development
of the syllabus and curriculum.

Costume Construction
The Costume Construction pathway concentrates on the skills associated with the design and construction of a range of period costumes, costume sourcing and hire for the theatre,film, television and associated industries.

Lighting
The Lighting pathway concentrates on the skills associated with lighting design and the preparation of the lighting rig
in a range of situations for the theatre, exhibition, film, television and associated industries.

Scenic Arts
The Scenic Arts pathways encompasses properties, scenic painting, set design and modelwork with construction. It concentrates on the theatre, exhibition, film, television and associated industries.

The course is geared towards the creative and visual elements of performance including puppetry and mask.

In Year 1 you will develop a solid grounding of technical skills and an underpinning awareness of contextual issues, along with effective ways of working to integrate the two.

Years 2 and 3 provide you with the opportunity to develop and apply specialist skills to personally generated projects.

Year 4 and the final semester requires the development of a personal creative philosophy to enable you to generate work of a professional
standard within your specialist field, this can include technical, critical or business driven work.

The course offers you the opportunity to acquire the appropriate technical and practical skills needed to access a range of career opportunities or Postgraduate study.

Relevant areas of industry include:
Costume Design
Exhibition Design
Lighting/Sound Design
Mask/Prop Construction
Set Design
TV/Film/Video Design

Currently, graduates from the course are working successfully in the industry as designers and makers for companies such as Punchdrunk, Polka Theatre, Wiz TV, English National Opera,
First Choice TV, Thorpe Park. Chessington World of Adventures, The Sony Corporation, Butlins and The Royal National Theatre. Many graduates also work as freelance designers, makers,
technicians and draughtspeople on projects such as the Harry Potter films, outreach projects, theatre in education
and community theatre.We also have an impressive alumni across many areas in the entertainment industry both creative
and technical including management and arts education.We can also boast Oscar and BAFTA creative team winners, along with Evening Standard Critics award winners such as Ian MacNeil.

Our teaching staff are all professional theatre/film practitioners with a great deal of industry and education experience with high standards and high expectations.
We have a desire to see you flourish, develop your skills and grow in confidence and to enter industry fully
equipped to do so, or to continue in education to Masters or PhD level.

PROGRESSION/CAREERS OPPORTUNITIES
The course offers you the opportunity to acquire the appropriate technical and practical skills needed to access a range of career opportunities or Postgraduate study.

Relevant areas of industry include:
Costume Design
Exhibition Design
Lighting/Sound Design
Mask/Prop Construction
Set Design
TV/Film/Video Design

Currently, graduates from the course are working successfully in the industry as designers and makers for companies such as Punchdrunk, Polka Theatre, Wiz TV, English National Opera,
First Choice TV, Thorpe Park. Chessington World of Adventures, The Sony Corporation, Butlins and The Royal National Theatre. Many graduates also work as freelance designers, makers,
technicians and draughtspeople on projects such as the Harry Potter films, outreach projects, theatre in education
and community theatre.We also have an impressive alumni across many areas in the entertainment industry both creative
and technical including management and arts education.We can also boast Oscar and BAFTA creative team winners, along with Evening Standard Critics award winners such as Ian MacNeil.
ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE The department uses a range of assessment methods including the use of visual and verbal presentations, critiques, creative work, reports and essays. Formative assessment provides you with information on your ongoing performance in a module and enables you to reflect and adapt to aid personal development. Summative assessment takes place more formally at the end of a module and is formally recorded on your transcript.
EXCURSIONS / WORK EXPERIENCE Lots of visits to the theatre and places of interest and the opportunity to undertake work experience during level two