Course summary
This course will not only allows you to develop your conceptual design and visualisation skills, which a top design team requires, but will also allow you to gain specialist practical skills such as white card model making, prop making, full scale scenic construction and painting, concept art, storyboarding and character development. It will provide you with a portfolio of skills to work predominantly in the television, film and theatre industries. Our programme is based within a framework of creative and professional practice. We have more than twenty years’ of experience in developing graduates for the entertainment industries through consultation with our industry partners, who have encouraged the development of practical skills that they need. You will explore all aspects of this exciting industry, through introductory modules such as ‘Workshop and Studio Practice’, ‘Creative Cultures’, ‘Industry Awareness’ and ‘Visual Communication’, enabling you to practise working collaboratively with other students in all areas of film, television, theatre and performance production. Students have access to a range of technical and specialist materials and equipment – including a wide range of industry-standard workshop machinery, a full-scale construction workshop and, laser-cutting and 3D-print workshops. All supported by a full range of industry-standard software. You are part of a creative, collaborative community working across the full range of degree programmes to experience the full production process: acting, model making, costume and film, television and theatre production, in our in-house theatre and TV studios. In your first term, you work on designing and building sets, characters and props. Often beginning with basics techniques, you will learn the illustrative and design skills to produce concept art, models and technical drawings to realise your ideas. You will also develop practical-workshop skills to support scenic construction, moulding and casting, scenic painting and sculpting. It is a hands-on course where in your second year of study you will be researching, designing and presenting your ideas while having the opportunity to construct a full-scale set in our specialist build studios. Your work is supported by industry professionals and live assignment work. Finally: you have the opportunity to develop your individual interests through your final major project, dissertation and the development of your industry-ready portfolio. Industry Links Royal Opera House BBC Disney Darlington Hippodrome Theatre Northern Film & Media Screen Yorkshire Pinewood Studios Starz TV Candle & Bell Productions Opera North Rough Cut TV Event Prop Hire Hartlepool Museum Services Elysium Theatre Company
Modules
In your first year (Level 4):
- Industry Awareness
- Workshop and Studio Practice
- Introduction to Creative Cultures
- Visual Communication
- Concept Development
- 2D and 3D Visualisation Techniques
- Professional Practice
- Production Practice
- Theories of Creative Cultures
- Advanced Visual Techniques
- Production Design Methodology
- Project Research and Preparation
- Dissertation Report
- Final Major Project
Assessment method
In course assessment. Each module is assessed upon completion and given a percentage mark.
How to apply
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:
- C71
- Campus name:
- The Northern School of Art
- Campus code:
- H
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
International applicants
We do not currently accept students from outside of the UK. However, we can accept applications from those have evidence of pre-settled status to live, work and study in the UK. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 - 112 points
A level - CCC - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
T Level - Pass (C and above)
Your potential is our main focus when assessing your suitability for the programme you have applied to. Because of this, we take into account all aspects of your application and not just your academic profile. If you are a mature applicant (i.e. 21+ years), we will place more emphasis on your portfolio and the skills and experience you can demonstrate at interview. Your portfolio, which you bring to interview, is an integral part of the assessment. It should demonstrate your current skills, interests and knowledge where appropriate. It is also expected that you will bring evidence of written work to interview and/or have a Level 2 qualification in English/Literacy.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://northernart.ac.uk/study-with-us/hartlepool-campus/supporting-you/how-to-apply/
Additional entry requirements
Interview
https://northernart.ac.uk/study-with-us/hartlepool-campus/supporting-you/how-to-apply/
Portfolio
https://northernart.ac.uk/study-with-us/hartlepool-campus/supporting-you/how-to-apply/
Student Outcomes
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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 |
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
The Northern School of Art
University Level Campus
Church Square
Hartlepool
TS24 7EX
Clearing contact details
Clearing Enquiry FormAdmissions Office
01642 288888
Additional information
We are still taking applications for nearly all programmes starting September 2020. Please get in touch. Student Accommodation available too.