Property Making

In four terms, you will learn all the essential techniques in making props, plus organisational and managerial skills and how to control a budget. The training will provide students with the skills needed to take on the role of Property Maker on the Academy’s public productions, where you will work with professional directors and designers.

In your final term your project work will be exhibited in the ‘Technical Tree’ giving you the opportunity to talk about your work with an invited group of industry contacts.

The training covers:

• Role of Property Maker on RADA productions
• Stage carpentry
• Practical sessions in fibreglass, woodturning, furniture making and upholstery
• Fake food preparation
• Technical and perspective drawing
• Visits to prop hire companies
• Polystyrene carving
• Welding
• A shell mould project
• Rubber mould techniques
• Up to six weeks professional attachment

This course leads to the award of a postgraduate diploma in Property Making.