Program Overview

Film, TV and Stage Design with Foundation Year

Overview

The world of arts and media is changing at a phenomenal rate, and there has never been a better time to explore your creativity and the ways in which you can apply it to the world around you.

Course Details

The Foundation Year of this four-year programme aims to provide you with an understanding of the subject to allow you to progress on to the BA (Hons) Film, TV and Stage Design course.

This Foundation Year provides the perfect opportunity for you to explore the key principles of art, design and media. The course is designed to help you develop your creative skills, it gives you a chance to build a larger portfolio, and provides a good transition period to familiarise yourself with the Salford School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology, and life as a student at the University of Salford.

You Will:

• Develop your creative skills and academic confidence
• Familiarise yourself with student life
• Prepare to study on one of our degree programmes

Course Structure

Foundation Year

• Digital Media Applications
• Creative Methods
• Creative Risk Taking
• Creative Practice Major Project
• Introduction to the Creative Industries

Year One

• 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

Year Two

• 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

Year Three

• Design for Short Film Project
• Applied Professional Practice for 3D Design
• Research Methods for Film, Television and Stage Design
• Negotiated Major Project

Teaching and Assessment

The course is taught using a variety of teaching and learning methods. You will be assessed through a variety of methods, including:

• Design projects
• Group work
• Presentations

Employment and Stats

When you graduate you will have the skills to enter a range of careers in the field of film, TV and theatre design. These include scenic design, stage management, prop making and location sourcing.

Career Links

This programme has been developed with industry in response to the increasing local, national and international demand for graduates in film and TV set design.

Requirements

• GCSE English and maths grade C/grade 4 or above
• 64 tariff points from A-levels (or equivalent) to include an Art & Design qualification preferred
• Pass: D or E in core subject (T Levels)
• Pass (Access to HE)

Tuition Fees

• Full-time home: £8,505 for Foundation Year and £9,535 for subsequent years (2025/26)
• Full-time home: £8,505 for Foundation Year and £9,535 for subsequent years (2026/27)

Additional Costs

You should also consider further costs which may include books, stationery, printing, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits.