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Our Scenic Art MA is taught by highly experienced industry professionals and offers an intensive, vocational training in scenic art. BOVTS enjoys strong links to the theatre and entertainment industries and we are proud of our exceptional employment record.

The course is open to a maximum of four students who wish to develop their careers as scenic artists.

Graduates will be equipped with the necessary specialist skills required to work in the following industries; Theatre, Opera and Ballet, Film, Television and Animation.

The Course runs over three intensive terms during which time students gain skills and experience in scenic art techniques and their application. During the course students will acquire a thorough understanding of industry practice and standards.

Teaching is led by the school’s Head of Scenic Art in collaboration with visiting industry professionals.

A summary document with key course information for 2020 entrants can be found on the policies and procedures page. Applications can only be accepted through UCAS Postgraduate and not via any third party.

Course Outline

The majority of the teaching and learning will be centred on the Theatre School’s main house shows. A great deal of time is spent learning and exploring the many specialist techniques required before applying these to the scenery. Students will have the opportunity to see their work in public venues around the city.

Emulating the professional world, students will be required to work long hours to meet the deadlines of putting a show on stage and work closely with designers and other production departments, learning collaborative, problem solving and creative interpretation skills.

Tutors work alongside students, teaching and guiding as the shows progress. Students will mainly be working in a team with others on the course and will work individually in the masterclasses and or other project work, such as spraying, throughout the year.

Alongside the shows there will be masterclasses, taught by industry specialists in Woodgraining and Marbling, Perspective, scenically painting an Old Master, and a Polystyrene carving workshop.

Students will also exit with PG Cert award.