Are you interested in creating Theatre Sets, Film Sets, and Television Sets? Our Set Design and Production degree at UWTSD aims to equip you with the creative, technical, and professional skills needed to succeed in the creative industries. The programme is highly practical and industry-focused, embracing a multi-skilled approach to design methodologies and construction methods.
The course emphasises creative collaboration, working with industry professionals to ensure that our teaching remains current, relevant, and adaptable. You will be continuously developing a ‘toolkit’ of skills and making industry connections. This hands-on experience is essential for understanding the latest working practices in the Film and TV Industry and other creative sectors.
Our programme focuses on training you as a professional practitioner. You will gain in-depth knowledge of current working practices through a variety of skills-based practical modules taught by industry professionals. The skills and training embedded in the programme will prepare you for a portfolio career in various fields, such as design, scenic arts, self-employment, and entrepreneurship.
Throughout your studies, you will develop technical skills and design aesthetics, crucial for roles in Art Departments. You will also gain experience in 3D form, prop making, and sculpting, which are essential specialist skills in this field.
Our course is structured to provide you with the necessary work experience to be industry-ready when you graduate. We offer a collaborative studio environment, allowing you to engage in creativity and design while working on real-world projects. This experience will enable you to bring visual worlds to life, whether for stage and screen or for other TV & film set design projects.
The programme also includes training in costumes and props, enhancing your ability to tell stories through your designs. You will learn the art of storytelling and how to apply it to different media, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.
Our industry links ensure that you stay connected with professionals and trends in the creative sectors. This network will provide you with invaluable insights and opportunities for your future career. By the end of the programme, you will have a well-rounded skill set that includes niche skills, making you a versatile and sought-after professional in the creative industries.
Located on our immersive Carmarthen campus, as a Set Design and Production student you will have access to our specialised workshops. Embracing the philosophy that everywhere is a classroom within our creative community, you’ll also engage in creative collaboration across the Performing Industries portfolio.
Location: Carmarthen
Our Musical Theatre degree is a two-year intensive programme that provides practical training in the essential triple-threat disciplines of acting, singing, and dancing. This course is designed to offer an industry-relevant and focused study experience, ensuring you gain the skills needed for a successful career in the musical theatre industry.
You will receive professional training from experienced industry professionals who are dedicated to developing you into a creative, independent, thinking artist. Our course aims to make you relevant to the demands of the industry today. Throughout your studies, you will gain a thorough and practical understanding of how the musical theatre industry operates. This comprehensive training ensures that you develop transferable skills that enhance your employability potential across various fields.
The course covers a wide range of topics including audition techniques, stage presence, choreography, and voice training. You will also delve into character development, scene study, and musical theatre history. The training is designed to provide you with production skills and showcase opportunities that are critical for industry networking.
Throughout the programme, there is a strong emphasis on collaboration and the creative process. You will work closely with your peers and instructors in a supportive environment, fostering your ability to work effectively in professional settings. The course also includes training in technical theatre, ensuring you have a well-rounded understanding of theatre performance and professional stagecraft.
Graduates of this programme will leave with a robust set of performance techniques, acting techniques, and artistic development skills. They will be well-prepared to pursue careers in the musical theatre industry, backed by strong industry connections and comprehensive career preparation. With opportunities for creative performance and the development of dance techniques and singing techniques, our graduates are equipped to excel in various performance opportunities on stage and screen.
Location: Cardiff
Our Events and International Festivals Management degree offers a mix of academic learning and practical experience to help you develop your skills and prepare for a career in events.
This programme provides opportunities to build your knowledge and improve your professional talents. You will learn about Festivals, Sports Events, Meetings, Conferences, and Weddings. Our course aims to enhance your managerial understanding and help you work creatively and innovatively.
You will cover wide-ranging topics including the impacts of Events and Festivals and their legacies. You will also learn about stakeholder engagement, event operations, legacy planning, scoping, funding, and marketing. This will equip you to manage events effectively and understand the global events industry, its strategies, and destinations. You will also study issues related to sustainability.
Our course is 100% coursework, with no exams. This includes innovative industry assessments and events-based assessments. This approach ensures you gain direct experience in areas like event staging and production, event marketing and promotion, project management, safety and licensing, and strategic management.
By the end of the course, you will be well-prepared for a career in Event Management. You will also understand event finances and be ready to make a difference in local economies and community events. The skills and knowledge you gain will help you succeed in managing various types of events.
This degree is perfect for those passionate about events and looking to build a career in this exciting field.
Location: Cardiff
Our Creative Music Technology degree is designed to equip you with the artistic, technical, creative, and professional skills needed for a career in the music industries. This degree is highly practical and industry-focused, offering a multi-skilled approach that includes composition, analysis, recording, and production.
Throughout the course, you will develop your music production skills, learning how to convey personal expression and imagination in practical music-production. You will also gain expertise in recorded music and applied sound production. The project-based nature of the programme means you can tailor assignments to your own interests within the broad field of music technology and production.
The course covers a wide range of music technology techniques and resources, helping you to build an in-depth understanding of the field. You will enhance your enquiring, analytical, innovative, and creative approaches to the production and performance of music.
You will gain insight into the business and legal issues related to the successful application of music technology in the commercial environment. This includes learning how to generate and communicate original concepts that build on the knowledge gained in the taught sections of the programme.
Our degree provides state-of-the-art facilities and access to the latest music technology. You will work on projects that include sound design, electronic music, and experimental music, preparing you for a wide range of careers in the audio sector. The course also covers live performances, composing and performing, and sonic arts.
The practice-led course is designed to keep you engaged and excited about your studies. Our strong connections with the local music scene will provide you with plenty of opportunities to apply what you learn in real-world settings.
By the end of the course, you will have developed a comprehensive portfolio of work that showcases your skills and creativity. This will prepare you for employment in the music industry, further research, and continuing professional development. You will be well-equipped to contribute to the future sounds of the music world and excel in contemporary music technology practice.
Gain valuable experience in actor training techniques for stage and screen, write and devise performance projects, and learn about the contexts of production to prepare you for a range of careers in the creative industries.
Performance is a part of our everyday lives, from live theatre and cinema, to television, radio, and digital storytelling.
Studying BA(Hons) Drama, Acting and Performance at UWE Bristol enables you to understand the production contexts, learn actor training techniques, and build confidence to communicate effectively across a range of formats.
Performance is a significant contributor to the global economy, and enriches audiences with culture, entertainment, education, and information. It needs creative thinkers to become the makers of the future.
This creative course is ideal for you if you're passionate about making compelling drama.
The expansion of new media technologies and sophisticated customer profiling – covering everything from media consumption to recreational preferences – have increased the choice and importance of creative decisions in marketing strategy. Developed with input from current ‘marcomms’ practitioners, our professionally-focused degree will equip you with the creative and specialist knowledge, skills and capabilities to select the right media channels and craft the most effective messages.
Designed to create work-ready graduates who meet the needs of industry, this course will prepare you for a career in a broad range of marketing disciplines, combining branding, marketing communications, data and analytics, consumer decision-making and media planning fro both traditional and digital channels. With work-based learning embedded in the course, you’ll graduate work ready with the skills, knowledge and expertise required to move confidently into the world of marketing communications.
