Theatre and Performance Design
Entry requirements
A level
Two A-Levels at grade C. All A-Level subjects accepted excluding General Studies. Points from AS and Key Skills are not counte
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Extended Diploma – Merit, Pass, Pass
UCAS Tariff
Minimum of five GCSEs grade C (these should normally include Maths and English Language). For applicants taking the reformed GCSE qualifications, we will consider the new grade 4 as being equivalent to a grade C. We normally expect applicants to successfully complete a Foundation Studies course in Art and Design or an equivalent course at pre-degree level. Some may be admitted directly after their Level 3 qualifications but will need to demonstrate more substantial experience in art and design, including relevant theatre design experience. Minimum of 64 UCAS points is normally required. This equates to: * Two A-Levels at grade C. All A-Level subjects accepted excluding General Studies. Points from AS and Key Skills are not counted * BTEC Extended Diploma – Merit, Pass, Pass * BTEC Diploma – Merit, Merit We accept all equivalent UK and overseas qualifications including Advanced Diplomas, Irish Leaving Certificate, Scottish Highers, European, International and Welsh Baccalaureate, Abitur, Vitnemål and SAT/ACT.
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About this course
This highly practical course enables you to advance and develop your skills as a creative designer for performance.
By working on our extensive programme of public performances, you become a versatile practitioner, who feels equally at home designing for theatre, film and TV, dance, music and site-specific performances. Our approach allows you to create your own pathway and curate a compelling CV and portfolio that matches your ambitions.
Number of places available each year: 20
Modules
/ YEAR ONE:
Design & Making Skills /
Design & Fabrication /
The Production Process /
Design from Text /
Research Project 1
// YEAR TWO:
Making and Design Practice A (Option) /
Making and Design Practice B (Option) /
Hypothetical Design Project /
The Assistant Designer /
Industry Placement /
Research Project 2
/// YEAR THREE:
The Designer /
Portfolio and Professional Career /
Research Informed Practice
Assessment methods
You are continually assessed on your practical work and contribution to projects – both on your working process and your realised design. There is written work in the form of evaluations of your practical work and a final research project at the end of your third year when you explore an area of your choice.
Practical/written work ratio
80% practical work / 20% written assignments
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Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
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