Changemakers: Building your Personal Brand for Sustainable Employment (20 credits; compulsory; Graduate Attributes Framework module) You don’t need previous construction experience to get a place on the course: we’re looking for passionate, inventive, creative students who are open to being challenged and trying new things. You will also work with a range of software platforms to develop skills relevant to a range of Scenic Arts functions within the theatre, events and performance-related industries. Candidates should attend their interview in person and bring all relevant work to the interview including their portfolio and, where relevant, examples of work such as costumes, small props, painted samples etc.

You’ll get a real feel for what it’s like working alongside practitioners from other areas of production. For example, in our workshops you’ll train alongside Design for Performance and Stage Management students, collaborating with them to present innovative and inspiring projects at RWCMD and on your placement. Prior to attending the interview, you should ensure you have completed the three exercises detailed below. An Accepted account will be required to complete part of these exercises. Alongside your placements, you’ll have evening classes at the College to help you develop commercial and financial awareness, as well as project management communications and leadership skills.

Meanwhile, Hannah and Jake are off to 4Wood, based at Bad Wolf Studios, who build sets for Doctor Who among many others.

Your skills will be further developed towards a level appropriate to professional work. You will be given experiences that simulate professional contexts. Modules you will undertake during year 2 include but are not limited to: We built that subway structure using references we were given," Tom explained. "I'm not sure which American city exactly, we just aimed to copy that." Tom Berrow, who founded Benchmark Scenic Construction with his brother Dan (Image: Tom Berrow/Benchmark Scenic Construction Ltd) The interview process is designed to ensure that you have every opportunity to demonstrate a commitment to your specialist subject and evidence your experience of the performing arts. The interview also allows the panel to satisfy themselves that you have the potential to develop the relevant skills and qualities necessary to succeed both on a degree-level programme and ultimately in a highly competitive profession. This could include:

You will work on one or more realised projects or productions, either within the College, with a partner organisation, or in industry. Here you will apply your skills, further extending and broadening your knowledge and understanding of Scenic Arts functions, roles, relationships and structures in a variety of contexts. You will be required to identify your chosen major study subject at the point of application and your interview experience will be tailored to this choice. The five major subjects are; Costume construction applicants should consider the potential costume makes and how they might create these. Students are supported throughout the degree as they build their confidence whilst improving their skills. Importantly, their individual creativity as designers, makers and technicians is nurtured.

From day one in our state-of-the-art workshops at Llanishen Studios, you’ll learn fundamental construction techniques in carpentry, metalwork and welding. But you’ll also delve into using digital tools that are essential in set construction, such as SketchUp and Auto Cad, and computer numerical control (CNC) equipment. Our passion and drive to create outstanding scenery, coupled with our experience, reputation and forward-thinking attitude makes us a clear choice to take on your next project. Siiri Korhonen (Class of 2017), Royal Television Society Scotland, Student Television Craft Award for Production Design 2018. Outlander, Season 5, Costume Trainee Programme. BBC World productions, Vigil mini-series, Costume Trainee RDW Scenery Construction have served the TV, Film, Theatre and Entertainment Industries for 40 years producing high quality scenery. Our large workshop in Park Royal, West London enables our Clients to see their scenery come to life before delivery and installation on location or studio.Scenic construction applicants should consider the potential set building and possible methods / materials of construction. From the second year of the course you will have the opportunity to work in professional contexts, for example, constructing scenery for a professional venue, working with a major scenery building company, or with companies working in events, television or advertising. The Welsh public have been delighted to see the big names out and about enjoying some of Wales' popular sights. None more so than Tom himself, who got to meet the actor Tom (Hardy) on set. "He's obviously an A-list star. I think Venom (Hardy's latest film) is about to be released, he's as big as they come," he added.

Your cohort is small – only eight students in total – so you’ll receive a very high level of individual support and attention during your course. Through the links the course has established with other industries, such as festivals, events and theme parks, students have been able to broaden their scope of skills and expertise by working on a diverse range of projects. You will be introduced to the academic and intellectual skills that you will need for study and professional development. Modules you will undertake during year 1 include but are not limited to: This role could lead to further engagement and continued career development onto becoming a fully skilled Scenic Carpenter/ Metalwork Fabricator. If you have good basic practical skills in woodwork and are keen to work on large scale projects this could be a great alternative to Higher Education or other vocational formal training. When constructing stairs for a set, it is helpful to use the 18-inch rule for your calculations. TheCara Roxburgh (Class of 2014), BAFTA Scotland New Talent Design Award 2016, Gilly Slater (Class of 2017) The Bayreuth Scholarship, Richard Wagner Stipendienstiftung 2017 Contributes towards: FdA Professional Stage Management, DPS - Professional Stage Management (W47017) and BA Hons - Professional Stage Management (W470). Alternatively, you can focus on developing skills as part of the team as a third year Prop Maker, Scenic Artist or Scenic Carpenter. You may continue with your elective study for six weeks or take on the role of Production Manager. With briefings and tutorial support, having considered possible goals and career paths in a range of fields, you will go on to further consider relevant business models and environments.