Scenic Construction for the Stage: Key Skills for Carpenters (Crowood Theatre Companions)

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Classes as described in the syllabus outline and practical work, under direct supervision of the tutor on specific projects and on scenery appropriate for use in performance. The ability to manage your time, meet deadlines and work within a team in a busy workshop environment

These partners are some of the biggest scenic construction organisations in the UK, such as Cardiff Theatrical Services , Bay Productions, 4Wood and Wild Creations.

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We asked five of them why they had joined this new course, and what they were hoping to learn: Why Study Scenic Construction? In recent years we have built some exciting scenery for internal fit outs for various locations and public shows, take a look at these. The Stage From day one in our state-of-the-art workshops at Llanishen Studios, you’ll learn fundamental construction techniques in carpentry, metalwork and welding. But you’ll also delve into using digital tools that are essential in set construction, such as SketchUp and Auto Cad, and computer numerical control (CNC) equipment.

The closing date for all on time undergraduate applications from Scotland and the rest of the UK has been extended to 31 January 2024. If you submit your application after this date, we cannot guarantee that you will be invited to audition.For four of the industry partners to be within a mile radius of each other, it’s really cool and they’re all looking for people to work for them,‘ said Will. ‘So it’s great knowing that when we graduate the work is almost waiting there for us.’ Students regularly undertake placements at the Royal Opera House and All Scene All Props. Industry Links The very first students on this brand new course have been busy working on College shows and are now headed off to their first placements. With a strong emphasis on creative collaboration, the programme works with industry professionals across all levels to ensure working practicesare current, relevant, agile and sustainable. You will be continuously developing your ‘toolkit’ of skills and industry connections. RDW Scenery Construction have served the TV, Film, Theatre and Entertainment Industries for 40 years producing high quality scenery. Our large workshop in Park Royal, West London enables our Clients to see their scenery come to life before delivery and installation on location or studio.