Design for Stage and Screen (Design for Film and Television) BA (Hons)
- Level(s) of Study: Undergraduate
- UCAS Code(s): W280
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Course Fee:
£9,250
* - Start Date(s): September 2020
- Duration: 3 year(s)
- Study Mode(s): Full-time
- Campus: City Campus
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Entry Requirements:
- A-levels – BBC or equivalent; or
- BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM
- 112 UCAS Tariff points from three A-levels or equivalent qualifications.
More information
Introduction:
Created in close collaboration with the film and television industry, this course will prepare you for a successful career as a production designer, art director or other art department role. Learn a wide range of art department skills including set design, visualisation and drafting.
Key features
- We're ranked 12th best University for Art and Design in the UK. (The Complete University Guide 2021)
- As a dedicated art and design school, our facilities promote collaboration and innovation. You’ll be working alongside artists, designers, photographers, illustrators, animators, and filmmakers.
- Opportunity to apply for a European or international exchange to one of our partner institutions, such as RMIT in Australia.
- All first-year students within the School of Art and Design will work together on a joint project.
- The School supports your course in developing a flexible approach that enables work experience / placement activity to occur within modules.
- Industry experts and specialists are a regular feature of the course, either delivering guest lectures and workshops or working more closely with you on live projects. Recent industry experts include: Oscar-nominated production designer Maria Djurkovic (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Billy Elliot, The Imitation Game) and BAFTA award-winning production designer Charles Wood (Guardians of the Galaxy, Doctor Strange).
- Recent study trips have included the Harry Potter film studios, London and the Luc Besson studios, Paris.
- You’ll showcase your work at our Degree Show, with the opportunity to exhibit at a high-profile industry venue, such as Pinewood Studios.
What you’ll study
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Careers and employability
Graduates have gone on to work as production designers, art directors, and in a wide range of art department roles within film and television for companies including:
- BBC
- ITV
- Channel 4
- Mammoth
- Tiger Aspect.
Some projects our graduates have been involved with include:
- Star Wars
- the Marvel franchise
- The Fast and The Furious.
TV productions our graduates have been involved with include:
- EastEnders
- Emmerdale
- Killing Eve
- Victoria
- Bad Education
- Gentleman Jack .
Connecting with industry
You’ll have the opportunity to engage with industry through real-situation design projects and lectures from guest speakers. Industry professionals that have recently shared their knowledge and experience include:
- Oscar-nominated production designer Maria Djurkovic (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Billy Elliot, The Imitation Game)
- BAFTA award-winning production designer Charles Wood (Guardians of the Galaxy, Doctor Strange)
- Donal Woods, production designer (Downton Abbey)
- Tim Napper, concept artist (Star Wars, Dark Crystal)
- lighting designer Mike LeFevre (The Andrew Marr Show, Globe Theatre, and the Royal Opera House).
Campus and facilities
How to apply
Apply through UCAS. If your application is successful, you'll be invited to an interview where you'll need to bring with you your portfolio.
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Apply through UCAS (if applying to more than one university in the UK), or through our NTU applicant portal. If successful, you'll be invited to an interview where you'll need to bring with you your portfolio.
If you aren't a resident in the UK, we'll ask you to submit a digital portfolio in lieu of an interview.
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Keeping up to date
After you've applied, we'll be sending you important emails throughout the application process – so check your emails regularly, including your junk mail folder.
Please also take a look at our International students page and our application guide for international students, which are full of advice and information about the University.
If you need any more help or information, please contact our International team or call on +44 (0)115 848 4200. Alternatively, you can get in touch with our staff at the International Development Office, who are always happy to help. Or speak to one of our official NTU representatives for your country.
Please read our notes on the University's commitment to delivering the educational services advertised.