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Open Days
Backstage open day 2024
Overview
Saturday 26 October & Wednesday 30 October 2024
Details
BA (Hons) Design for Performance, BA (Hons) Stage Management & Technical Theatre, Foundation Degree in Scenic Arts, Foundation Degree in Scenic Construction, Foundation Degree in Technical Production
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Pricing
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About the open day
The Backstage open day which covers the following courses:
- BA (Hons) Design for Performance
- BA (Hons) Stage Management & Technical Theatre
- Foundation Degree in Scenic Arts
- Foundation Degree in Scenic Construction
- Foundation Degree in Technical Production
Our open day has been planned around our annual Giant Paper Sculptures exhibition and our termly Richard Burton Theatre performances so that you can see our design courses in action.
We want to support you in making an informed decision about where you want to study. At the open day, you will be able to:
- Tours: Take a tour of our beautiful campus, including our state-of-the-art performance spaces, Llanishen workshop and modern halls of residence.
- Chat with the Heads of Departments.
- Meet current students who are studying the same course as you, and learn more about their time at College.
- Student Services: Learn more about how our in-house wellbeing support services can support you while you are studying with us.
- Application process: Get a better understanding of our application process, so you can be fully prepared and confident in your application.
- Cardiff: Take some time to explore the vibrant city of Cardiff, which offers a unique blend of history, culture, and entertainment.
We ask that you please keep to a maximum of one guests per prospective student attending the open day.
Find out more about our facilities and the courses on offer
Living in Cardiff
It is no coincidence that our students love Cardiff, but what makes it so special?
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Accommodation
Severn Point, the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama’s halls of residence, is a fully managed secure site just ten minutes walk from the College.
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Our campus
The College's stunning landmark building is located in the heart of Cardiff, overlooking beautiful urban parkland and just a 5-minute stroll from the city centre and mere 15 minutes from student halls.
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BA (Hons) Design for Performance
Explore all the elements of set and costume design for theatre, events, TV and film in this intensive practical and performance-based course.
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BA (Hons) Stage Management & Technical Theatre
Gain practical experience in 11 production roles with our specialist training that opens up a diverse range of career paths in the entertainment industry.
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Foundation Degree in Scenic Construction
Through work experience and hands-on training, you’ll learn how to plan, draught, construct and install sets to a professional standard whilst working on our numerous public productions.
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Foundation Degree in Scenic Arts
In this work placement centred course, you’ll learn how to create stage sets, backdrops and props for public performances, television and film.
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Foundation Degree in Technical Production
Through in-house productions, industry based placements and hands-on training, you’ll learn all relevant skills relating to the work of the production technician in theatre, events, film and TV.
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How to find us
Address
Castle Grounds
Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3ER
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Cardiff
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