This course focuses on the design and manufacture of props for theatre, TV, film, display and entertainment industries. Current students come from a wide range of creative and academic backgrounds, but all share a joint passion for design and making. The course explores a wide range of creative techniques such as wood and metal work, sculpting, moulding and casting, decorative finishes, model making and soft props/puppetry, to create a broad creative skill set that will support your development as a prop maker.

Key features

- Highly practical industry-focused course
- Personal studio spaces
- Machine tools, plaster room, laser cutting and 3D printing
- Opportunities to work on productions in our theatre

A 2-year programme, accredited by the University of the Arts London Awarding Body, designed to prepare you for progressing onto any art and design degree.

This two-year (6 terms) programme of study is the route for you and is essential if you want to study Art & Design or a related subject at degree level. On successful completion of the first year of study, you will be awarded a Diploma in Art & Design and at the end of the second year, if you successfully complete the course, you will be awarded the University of the Arts London Awarding Body Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art & Design.

Our exciting BA (Hons) Design for Theatre and Screen course will help you create dynamic environments, costumes and props for the stage, for film and for television.

In an industry where designers and makers are expected to be all-rounders who can work with a wide range of professionals, you’ll learn all the essential design, making and technical skills you’ll need in your career, and put those skills into practice as you take part in work placements and collaborative projects, such as working with TV Production students at Maidstone Television Studios.

You’ll also gain a deeper understanding of the discipline, learning about the history and theory of theatre and film arts, underpinned by art and design history.

You have the option to complete a Professional Practice Year as part of this course. This will give you the opportunity to develop your professional, academic and personal potential, equipping you to be confident and engaged in creative workplaces. Employers widely recognise these qualities, and a significant proportion of placement students are offered graduate-level jobs or go onto postgraduate study.