Course summary
Designing for Film, Television, and Stage is an exciting prospect for anyone with a passion for making stories come to life. At the University of Salford, we work closely with the Film, Television and Stage industry, we even have a campus at MediaCity, home of the BBC and ITV. You’ll study in the heart of Greater Manchester, the north west cultural centre of the UK. On our Film, TV and Stage Design degree you’ll design right from the start, develop ideas through models and visuals, and learn critical industry-standard technical drawing processes. You'll also experiment with materials and 3D form in our well-equipped workshops and learn alongside like-minded creatives in a collaborative studio environment. You will:
- Develop a broad range of skills and knowledge in scenic and set design for live and filmed production
- Learn to interpret scripts and develop settings that effectively reflect stories and themes
- Gain the experience to produce three-dimensional scale models and props to test and communicate concepts
- Put your skills to the test responding to real-world briefs and work placement opportunities
Modules
Year 1
- 3D Design Principles
- 3D Design Procedures and Practice
- Establishing Professional Practice for 3D Design
- Exploring Creative Contexts: Film, TV and Stage Design
- Design for Script
- Design for Location
- Design for Studio Set
- Design for Drama Set
- Developing Professional Practice for 3D Design
- Design in Practice
- Responding to Creative Contexts: Film, TV and Stage Design
- Design for Short Film Project
- Applied Professional Practice for 3D Design
- Research Methods for Film, Television and Stage Design
Assessment method
Assessments are an important aspect of your studies. Through them, you will get a better understanding of where you are excelling and where you need to focus your attention. During your time on this Film, TV and Stage Design course, you’ll be assessed through a variety of methods, including design projects, group work and presentations.
How to apply
This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.
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:
- W4C7
- Institution code:
- S03
- Campus name:
- Peel Park Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 112 points
A level - BCC - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
AS
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D - D*D*
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 - 31 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - M
Additional entry requirements
Portfolio
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Salford
The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT