Arts for Screen and Theatre is a dynamic and practical course designed to equip students with the creative and technical skills required for careers in film, theatre and the wider entertainment industry. This program focuses on hands-on experience in crafting a wide range of visual and physical elements essential for bringing stories to life. Students will learn how to design and create props, costumes, puppets, models, and prosthetics for makeup, giving them a comprehensive understanding of the tools and techniques used in professional productions.

Learning is centred around interactive workshops where students will develop their abilities in key artistic disciplines such as drawing, sculpting, casting, model making and painting. In addition, students will gain experience with modern technologies, including 3D printing, to produce innovative and detailed pieces. By the end of the course, you will have built a versatile portfolio showcasing their skills across multiple mediums.

To inform practical work, you will also look at creative research theories, and address, where relevant, themes of sustainability that may influence your studio practice
In addition to your main study programme you will also engage in activities to develop your English, maths and employability skills to enhance your progression to Higher Education or to employment.

Arts for Screen and Theatre Level 3 may include:

• The Creative Process
• Developing Creative Practice
• Responding to a set Brief
• Researching a Specialist Industry Practice
• Specialist Technical Skills Development
• Specialist Creative Outcome

Sessions will involve practical demonstrations, workshop activities, group work, seminars and individual tutorials. You’ll work in a variety of art and design workshops and digital studios.

• 5 GCSEs (9-4) including English and Maths (or Level 2 Functional Skills equivalent) plus an Art and Design subject, or satisfactory results (Merit/Distinction) in a relevant Level 2 qualification
• An interview with a portfolio of artwork.

On successful completion of the first year Diploma programme you can continue your study of Arts for Screen and Theatre onto the second year: Extended Diploma at Level 3; alternatively, you can choose to study for the Art and Design Foundation Diploma, or other further/higher education courses.

The second year Extended Diploma programme will prepare and guide you through the UCAS application to progress to related degree courses or to employment within the Creative Arts sector, or an Advanced Apprenticeship.

On successful completion of this course you will have the opportunity to progress onto a wide range of art and design related degree courses.