Design for Theatre & Screen, BA (Hons), with industry placement

At UCA Farnham, the BA (Hons) in Design for Theatre and Screen inspires students to craft stories, build immersive worlds, and develop characters through creative exploration. The program supports imaginative thinkers by providing the resources, guidance, and environment to discover their unique voice and produce authentic designs. Students engage in storytelling research, visual experimentation, and the creation of costumes and props, while learning from industry professionals with connections to organizations like the Royal Opera House and National Theatre. This equips graduates with essential skills for sustained careers in theatre and film.Related courses include BA (Hons) Acting, BA (Hons) Film Production, and BA (Hons) Film and Screen Studies, all with professional practice options. In Year 1, the curriculum emphasizes staff-led teaching to build core skills in costume, scenic art, props, and contextual studies. Year 2 encourages self-directed learning and specialization in areas like costume or set design. Year 3 focuses on independent consolidation, advanced making techniques, and critical reflection to integrate knowledge and skills effectively.

In Year 1, teaching and learning is primarily staff-led and emphasis is placed on developing core skills and a sound awareness and understanding of the different spheres of creative craft practice for theatre and film. Areas of study include costume realisation, scenic art construction, props making, puppetry and historical and contextual studies. Year 2 is designed to progressively move you away from course-led teaching and learning towards a more student-directed approach, in which you'll become increasingly self-motivated and develop the skills of an independent learner. You'll be encouraged to develop a specialist area of practice in the design and production of costume, props or sets. Year 3 of the course consolidates the various elements of study and is characterised by independent learning and the ability to fully bring together the range of experiences, knowledge and skills you've developed on the course. You'll be required to realise your work through the use of accomplished making skills and evidence of advanced levels of both self-management and critical reflection.