Chichester College Group (inc Brinsbury, Chichester, Crawley, Northbrook & Worthing Colleges) has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This course focuses on the design and manufacture of props and SFX for theatre, TV, film, display and entertainment industries. Current students are 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, CAD, laser cutting and 3D printing, decorative finishes, model making and soft props/puppetry, to create a broad creative skill set that will support your development as a prop maker. In the second and third year, you will develop skills in project and people management through the management of live projects for a broad range of external clients. Throughout the course you are prepared for industry through work placements and portfolio development to ensure you are an industry-ready practitioner. Key features
- Highly practical industry-focused course
- Personal studio spaces
- Professional wood and metal workshop facilities
- Resin and plaster rooms
- CAD suite
- Designs sketchbooks/ notebooks and visual thinking - these show your creativity and imagination Life drawing/ mark making - these show your expressive and observational skills
- Painting and illustrations - these show your knowledge in using a variety of colour mediums Pencil sketches/Technical drawing/by hand and/or digital - these show your precision and visual communications skills
- Photographs of: Sculptures in a variety of materials, such as clays, wood, metal, foams, plastics etc. Puppets, models, prop costumes, furniture, scenic construction, hand and hero props
- Props and Models made for hobbies such as Cos-Play, Larp, wargaming etc.
Subject options
This course offers the following subject options:
- Theatre
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W490
- Institution code:
- C57
- Campus name:
- Northbrook College
- Campus code:
- N
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff
Individual offer conditions will vary. Offers normally consist of successful completion of your current course, which can include a relevant A Level or Level 3 Extended Diploma. Industry experience may also be taken into account.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Portfolio
Please bring varied examples of work, photographs and sketch books, be prepared to talk about your portfolio and have ready any questions you would like to ask the interviewing tutor. Most applicants will show varied strengths and weaknesses in their design/technical or practical skills, so show all aspects of yourself as a designer, artist, technical and practical maker and this will be a good start. You should show a variety of skills from the following list (very few will show all things listed): Designs sketchbooks/ notebooks and visual thinking - these show your creativity and imagination Life drawing/ mark making - these show your expressive and observational skills Painting and illustrations - these show your knowledge in using a variety of colour mediums Pencil sketches/Technical drawing/by hand and/or digital - these show your precision and visual communications skills Photographs of: Sculptures in a variety of materials, such as clays, wood, metal, foams, plastics etc. Puppets, models, prop costumes, furniture, scenic construction, hand and hero props Props and Models made for hobbies such as Cos-Play, Larp, wargaming etc.
English language requirements
For international applicants - To provide IELTS for UKVI certificate 6.0 overall and 6.0 in writing with no less than 5.5 in all sub elements.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £18000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Northbrook College
Northbrook College
Littlehampton Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN12 6NU