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From Sketchbook to Stage, Collaboration Guides Everything We Do “It was great collaborating with the other courses to put on real shows as it really demonstrated how the collaborative process works and how, as a designer, it’s really important to make practical decisions as well as creative ones.”

Liz Essex, Crowd Costume Assistant on Spectre and 2011 BA (Hons) Theatre Design Graduate

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We Train Like a Conservatoire and Imagine Think Like a University Yourself Here

You will be trained as a creative artist Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Rose Bruford College is a wonderful As London’s International Drama and practitioner who can use reflective Performance is London’s International institution. It has heart, courage School, there is a place for everyone practice and research as tools to Drama School - A creative global and talent. at Rose Bruford College. become an independent thinker community. prepared for the world of work. As a world-leading college for the Become a part of the team here and You will be offered excellent and diverse study of theatre and performance, you’ll find yourself among some of the The teaching, learning and training ethos professional vocational training within Rose Bruford College has a fantastic most talented and capable students at Rose Bruford College places emphasis a university environment where teaching, reputation of innovation and excellence, in the industry. Be ready to let Bruford on artistry, collaboration, community, learning and research are linked both nationally and internationally. become where you have some of the discovery, diversity, employability, to creative practice. Our graduates We work with partners from across most challenging but best years of independence, and professionalism. leave us having mastered essential the UK and the world to ensure that we your life. An average day at Bruford Students and staff work in a close-knit theatrical and employability skills and continue to develop best practice and can’t be described as there isn’t one. environment on our beautiful outer-London having received a thorough intellectual build relationships which can provide The massive variety of events, shows, parkland campus to make and produce grounding in their chosen subject. unique opportunities for our students. performances and installations means over 75 shows a year. that there will always be someone new We train artists, managers and leaders I hope you will choose to take your to meet and something different to learn. Some productions are shown elsewhere in every theatrical discipline, adding first steps towards the rest of your life in London, some are taken on tour in new programmes to meet the needs with Rose Bruford College. We are So on behalf of the students here, the UK and abroad. Out of this lively of an ever-expanding and dynamic passionately committed to ensuring that come and see what we’re about. atmosphere have come the future entertainment industry. you get the training that you deserve, performers, designers, technicians and of the highest quality and excellence. Philip Connolly companies who are changing the face Our School of Performance and our We will work hard for you and with Students’ Union President of global theatre and live events. In the School of Design, Management and you to help you achieve your goals. pages that follow get a taste of Rose Technical Arts work collaboratively Bruford College but then go online for to provide a coherent professionally- Every student matters to us. more in-depth details. informed curriculum that is unmatched You will matter to us. in content and highly disciplined in its Throughout 2015-16 we will be working follow-through. Monisha Shah to acquire Taught Degree Awarding Chair of Governors Powers that, if successful, will enable the Sir Richard Eyre College to award its own Rose Bruford President (Honorary) College degrees rather than degrees validated by another university. So our distinction as a conservatoire and as a university sector institution will be strengthened even further.

Professor Michael Earley Principal and Chief Executive

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Contents Welcome to Sidcup

5. Welcome to Sidcup School of Performance As soon as you step off the train at Sidcup Railway 6. Your Career Starts Here 38. BA (Hons) Acting 7. Award-Winning Alumni 40. BA (Hons) Actor Musicianship Station, you will be aware that you are entering 8. Why Our Students Choose Us 42. BA (Hons) American Theatre Arts a welcoming environment, our extended campus. 10. Meet Our 2015 Graduates 44. BA (Hons) European Theatre Arts 12. Our Facilities 46. BA (Hons) Opera Studies Accommodation Culture 13. Flexible Learning (Online Learning) 14. Our International Experience 48. BA (Hons) Theatre Studies Our recently-opened hall of residence If you’re not busy watching one of our 15. London as a Destination (Online Learning) at Christopher Court is directly opposite 75 productions on campus or visiting 16. Open Days, Events and 50. Acting Foundation Course the station and a short walk from our London and the West End, there are Performances 52. Acting Part-time Course Lamorbey Park Campus. It consists of also plenty of local theatres, galleries 17. How to Apply 168 spacious en-suite rooms with and open spaces for you to enjoy in Postgraduate Study individual study space in a safe and the surrounding area. School of Design, secure environment. Each flat shares a 56. MA Ensemble Theatre Management and kitchen and social area for six students Eating and Drinking 58. MA Theatre for Young Audiences and laundry facilities are available on site. Technical Arts 60. Postgraduate Certificate in On campus our Rose Café and Bru Bar provide hot and cold food options 20. BA (Hons) Costume Production Learning and Teaching in Higher We also have other accommodation throughout the day. At night the Bru 22. BA (Hons) Creative Lighting Education (Theatre and Performing options available in the area. Our Bar becomes a licensed bar and social Control Arts) (PGCLTHE) student services team can advise hub for students. There are also a wide 24. BA (Hons) Lighting Design you about these. range of restaurants and bars to choose 26. BA (Hons) Performance Sound 62. Summer Training Opportunities from in Sidcup. 28. BA (Hons) Scenic Arts 63. Finance and Fees Transport Links 30. BA (Hons) Stage Management 64. Student Support and Advice Central London and the West End are 32. BA (Hons) Theatre Design 65. Equality and Equal Opportunities just a half an hour train journey from 34. International Foundation 66. Bruford Youth Theatre Sidcup. There are excellent bus links Course in Theatre Craft 67. College Management 68. Contact Us as well to nearby Greenwich, Bromley, Bexleyheath, Eltham and Bluewater Shopping Centre. Gatwick, Heathrow and London City Airports are all easily accessible from Sidcup.

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Your Career Award–Winning Starts Here Alumni

From the moment you join us we will be providing Our alumni are some of the best known names you with the training and employability skills in theatre, television and film. They continue to required for a rewarding and exciting career lead the way nationally and internationally. in professional theatre and the world of work. Katie Brayben won the 2015 Olivier some of the world’s biggest events, Award for Best Actress in a Musical including the London 2012 Olympic We have strong links to national Many of our teaching staff are working for her portrayal of Carole King Games and the Eurovision Song Contest. theatre companies, experimental professionals as well as specialist in Beautiful, whilst Maddy Hill Lighting Designer Ben Cracknell won the and international theatre groups, the teachers in their given fields of expertise. Maddy Hill (EastEnders) and Matthew Baynton 2014 Knight of Illumination Award for his West End, the Fringe, TV production A ‘transferable skill’ is not just a tag-line (The Wrong Mans) have both won lighting of the Olivier Awards. companies, BBC radio and television, for us, but part of the toolbox we give awards for their television work. agents, design firms, lighting and every student in order to compete, We retain strong links with our alumni sound companies. diversify and succeed. Internationally Gary Oldman (JFK, across the sector, many of whom return Paranoia), Lake Bell (Man Up, In A to the College to lead workshops and Students connect with industry We are currently in the process of World) and Sam Palladio (Nashville) seminars and pass on their experience partners through special projects, site applying for Taught Degree Awarding continue to receive critical acclaim and knowledge. The College runs a visits, placement opportunities and Powers. If successful this will give the for their film and TV work. mentoring scheme, connecting alumni professional productions, beginning College a greater level of flexibility and students and many graduates provide their journey into the industry in their and responsibility to continue to write Graduates from our School of Design, professional placement opportunities. See first year. Students are encouraged to and deliver new degree programmes. Sam Palladio Management and Technical Arts work on our website for more information about undertake placements throughout their This will not only enhance the College’s productions across the globe including our successful alumni. time with us that are often a first step reputation and professional credibility, into employment. to all future and past graduates, but also develop and shape the industry A conservatoire institution like Rose for years to come. Notable alumni: Ben Cracknell Darren Joyce James Simpson Bruford College teaches, in part, Lighting Designer, Head of Construction at Head of Visualisation, Winner of a 2014 the National Theatre Royal Opera House its craft courses using the master- See our website for a current list Matthew Baynton The Wrong Mans, Olivier Award apprentice principle in studios and labs of industry links and collaborators. Gavin and Stacey, Joseph Millson Zia Thomas alongside traditional university lecture Horrible Histories Rosalie Craig Banished, I Give It Opera Holland Park - Light Princess, A Year Head of Wardrobe and seminar classes. Jessica Gunning Lake Bell London Road Man Up, What Gary Oldman Tom Young Happens in Vegas, Jessica Gunning JFK, Tinker, Tailor, Lighting Programmer – No Strings Attached Pride, Law & Order: UK Soldier, Spy, Paranoia 2014 Commonwealth Games opening and Katie Brayben Maddy Hill Sam Palladio closing Ceremonies, Beautiful EastEnders Nashville 2014/15 Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of the War of The Worlds UK Arena tour

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10 0 % 97% 94% 93% 89% of students would of our students feel of our students of our students are We have an overall Why Our Students recommend Rose safe on campus.* say that staff are satisfied with our satisfaction rate Bruford College enthusiastic about teaching.** of 89%.** to others.* what they are Choose Us teaching.**

Students Are the Centre employment opportunities. Professional Our International Network We’re Green preparation and employability skills of Our Attention The College is globally well connected The campus is set in beautiful Lamorbey are a key element of every full-time, with established links in the US and Park. The impressive Grade II listed Students learn with one another in on-campus programme we offer. collaboration across the years with tutors Europe. We are also developing links in Lamorbey House has been home to the Asia. Our reputation in Europe ensures College since 1950 and where some and visiting professionals who are there Teaching, Learning to inspire our students and keep them at our students are invited to perform and classes are still held. In warm weather the forefront of the latest developments in & Research work across the continent. the College grounds come into their own the industry. Our teaching staff score very highly on for rehearsing, outdoor events, sports or national student surveys for delivering A Home from Home just relaxing by the lake. London is just 30 minutes away, with trains running into the Our History of Innovation excellent teaching and learning support. Our close-knit campus community All undergraduates and postgraduates early hours of the morning. We pioneered the first ever UK BA provides a highly supportive are mentored in research. Practice is at (Hons) degrees in both Acting and environment in which to collaborate the forefront of our teaching, enhanced Symposium Lighting Design and our BA (Hons) Actor and learn. Tutors and our staff team by reflective, critical thinking and Musicianship and online BA (Hons) are also on hand to provide support Our annual Symposium is a one-week decision-making. Our teaching, learning Opera Studies and Theatre Studies as needed. The College was one of the festival which blends research with theatre and research is supported by excellent programmes were the first of their kind. first drama schools to introduce dyslexia practice. Throughout the week students, library resources, and a bespoke Virtual support. Our teaching staff members staff, alumni and industry experts come Learning Environment for 24/7 study We have continued to innovate have extensive experience of helping together for workshops, performances, and online learning. and help shape the sector with new you to realise your creativity, whilst also discussions, exhibitions and webinars. courses, including our unique MAs delivering the academic requirements in Ensemble Theatre and Theatre Courses Tailored to You of your course. for Young Audiences. All of our programmes are designed to make the most of your potential in We’re Not Just About Theatre Our Career Focused Approach your creative field. Teaching groups are Our programmes reflect the opportunities kept small to ensure our students gain Our strong industry network means open to you in the theatre world and ‘hands on’ learning and training and students get the opportunity for beyond. These could cover art, are able to develop and exchange their work placements and to work on design, live events, entertainment, ideas. All of our programmes have high collaborative projects with leading festivals, music production, TV, film, contact hours with tutors. The College theatres, artists, professionals and marketing, producing, teaching, is accredited by Drama UK. All of our companies across Europe, providing agenting and presenting. undergraduate and postgraduate taught them with access to the latest degrees are currently validated by The technology, skills and equipment. University of Manchester and we are Our performances attract agents and aiming for our own Taught Degree casting directors, whilst employers Awarding Powers from 2017. attend our annual Graduate Exhibition * 2015 Rose Bruford College First Impressions Survey results. (An internal survey of the College’s first-year students.) in central London, leading swiftly to ** Source: 2015 National Student Survey.

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Meet Our 2015 Graduates

Zaqi Ismail How has your training helped Julie O’Rourke What are you going to prepare you for your career? do when you graduate? The Low Road, BA (Hons) Acting BA (Hons) Scenic Arts Stratford Circus, 2015 It’s given me a greater selection of After I graduate I plan to teach Why did you choose to study tools and skills to draw upon and Why did you choose to study upholstery and prop making part time, at Rose Bruford College? utilise when approaching any project. at Rose Bruford College? whilst continuing my studies for a Post I’ve developed a better understanding Graduate Certificate in Education in A lot of the choices I’ve been making To build on my existing knowledge and of myself and the industry, and it’s Design and Technology. I have really Follow Zaqi with regards to furthering my career experience and widen my career path. helped in clearing up the realities and enjoyed the work I have done with have been based on how something The location of the College appealed on twitter the fantasies of being in this business. It children and young people while at makes me feel. How I felt when entering to me, being close to a train station @ObfuscatingOwl also gave me the platform where whilst Rose Bruford College and really want the College campus for the first time and within close distance to working at Drama School, trying and failing was to continue with this once I leave. influenced my decision on coming here. theatres in London. The course is very alright, learning to view failing as a The beautiful big grounds made it feel practical and also offered a broad means of motivation to get back up and Find out more about our BA (Hons) like a safe haven or bubble completely range of different modules that have try another way to reach your objective. Scenic Arts programme on page 28. focussed to whichever courses people helped to develop my skills. were on. When doing the auditions, speaking to various tutors and students, What are you going to How has your training helped the vibe and attitude of the place was do when you graduate? prepare you for your career? very much to my liking, and I knew I have a role in season 9 of Dr Who The training is really in-depth and gives I would be hard pressed to find any and will shortly be in Malaysia filming me professional experiences which other conservatoire which felt as right. a small part in a Channel 4 show. I am have extended my skills base and has also part of a new graduate company, provided me with the opportunity to Pangaean Productions. We have taken develop my own teaching. I have our show ‘This Language’ to the Camden had loads of great opportunities to and Edinburgh Fringe Festivals. work on real-life projects in all sorts of locations. Find out more about our BA (Hons) Acting programme on page 38.

The Low Road, Stratford Circus, 2015 In the workshop The finished product

Three Wise Monkeys, The final touches New Writing Season, 2015

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The Masefield Workshop Our Facilities Flexible Learning

The practical nature of our vocational and creative Our bespoke Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) degree programmes requires an extensive has been designed to give students access to range of specialist studios, workshops, teaching and learning materials 24/7 and it rehearsal and performance spaces. supports all our courses.

Our campus comprises both • Theatre design studios with The College is unique among drama Students in full-time courses also have contemporary spaces and original computer-aided design (CAD) schools by offering online BA (Hons) a range of placement opportunities to listed buildings and includes: and individual workspaces degrees in Theatre Studies and Opera extend their learning experience into 330 24/7 Studies, which are both cost effective the profession itself. access to teaching seat theatre-in-the-round. • A 330-seat theatre-in-the-round • Stage Management office and learning in terms of tuition fees and in allowing and production teaching studios materials available students to pursue their degree work Every performance, show, showcase, to students through part-time and over a number of years. and research paper is part of an • A 100-seat end-stage theatre the VLE. 4 Lamorbey Park itself is put to good You study when, where and as you ongoing learning experience that fully-equipped lighting • Two black box studio theatres use around the year as an outdoor want, from almost anywhere in the transforms into professional practice. design laboratories. performance space where students world where there is online access. • Ten fully-equipped rehearsal, practise staging live events to simulate movement and voice training studios work they will later do as professionals 10 in outdoor public spaces. The entire • Four fully-equipped lighting fully-equipped rehearsal, campus is used as a theatre. movement and voice design laboratories training studios. • A digital recording studio and audio laboratory, computer laboratories and video and audio suites

• A costume/wardrobe complex for costume production and costume collection

• The Masefield Workshop for scenic arts teaching, scenery and properties fabrication

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Our International London as Experience a Destination

We have built a reputation as being London’s international drama school. We make that claim very seriously.

Students from over 25 different countries But internationalisation is a two-way study with us around the year and our street. Many of our students study 25 alumni groups are growing around the abroad for a semester at European Students from over world. We have worked with institutions conservatoires and at university theatre 25 different countries as varied as Columbia College programmes in institutions across the study with us. Chicago, USA and the Moscow Art United States through our BA (Hons) Theatre School, Russia, as well as in European Theatre Arts and BA (Hons) countries that include; Spain, the Czech American Theatre Arts courses. Republic, Estonia, Germany, Georgia, China, Taiwan and other parts of Asia. Both programmes have an ‘international experience’ built into the second year We offer international students tutorial of study. And we get international and English-language support as they exchange students visiting us in return, The centre of British theatre, maybe even world make the transition to study in the UK at including students via the European theatre, is London. It sets the pace for theatre, undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Erasmus exchange programme. Online learners abroad have subject broadcasting, intellectual debate, art and culture tutors who work with them. The language of theatre is global of every kind. London is a world-class Capital because the theatre is a global We deliver a specialist six-week community. So what we teach our of Culture. International Foundation Course in students can be applied to theatrical Theatre Arts, whilst our Semester and work anywhere around the world. Every week London offers a choice and the Globe to experimental theatre Summer in London programmes, our British actors and British technical of over 500 plays, events, opera, in found spaces. London theatre never Acting Foundation Course and summer theatre practitioners are prized concerts and exhibitions to see at ceases to cause wonder and surprises. schools are all geared for international for their precision and are in high flagship theatres, live venues, museums students, with different entry points demand throughout the global and cinemas in the West End, on the London is also where careers throughout the year. We also offer entertainment industry. South Bank, at the Barbican, and on are made and where the largest different levels of youth theatre training. the fringe all across London. You can concentration of new graduates are See our website for details. go on an endless journey from the likely to start, settle, continue and most classical theatre at the National complete fruitful careers. Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company

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Open Days, Events and Performances How to Apply

Open Days Events & Performances Our degree programmes are Postgraduate & PGCLTHE currently validated by The University Open Days are held regularly Throughout the year we have professional Programmes of Manchester. We are in the throughout the year and usually last quality shows, exhibitions and research process of applying to gain Taught United Kingdom & European for about three hours. You will have the events which you are welcome to attend. Degree Awarding Powers (TDAP). If Union Students opportunity to tour the campus, look These events and performances sum up successful it will mean that we could For Application Form requests at the facilities and meet with staff and the extraordinary collaborative nature be awarding Rose Bruford College and enquiries please contact students to find out more about our of Rose Bruford College. degrees from as early as 2017. [email protected] range of programmes. To keep up to date with our latest news Undergraduate Programmes International Students For a list of dates and to register and events and to book performance 2015 Rose (from Outside the European Union) to attend an Open Day, please visit tickets please: Bruford College United Kingdom & European Please e-mail international@bruford. www.bruford.ac.uk First Impressions Union students Visit: www.bruford.ac.uk ac.uk for an Application Form. Survey results: All applicants to full-time undergraduate Email: [email protected] If you are unable to attend on one of degree programmes must apply Call: +44 (0)20 8308 2600 Online, Study Abroad the publicised dates or if you want to via UCAS at www.ucas.ac.uk arrange a group visit from a school 92% & Part-time Programmes or college, please email: of our students UCAS institution code: ROSE R51 For Application Form requests [email protected] were happy with the UCAS institution code name: Rose and enquiries please contact: application process. UCAS application code: R51 [email protected] or Twitter reaction to recent open days: apply online on our website. Please visit the programme pages in "@rosebruford thank you so this prospectus for the individual UCAS much for such an inspiring open Recognising Prior Learning 92% programme code and UCAS application day! Loved everything about the of students were happy The College understands that learning deadline dates. If you are interested course, campus and people" with the interview or may take place in different settings and audition process. in applying for a programme after the that you may want to use skills and "I completely fell in love with UCAS application deadline, please knowledge you have gained elsewhere @rosebruford on the open day, e-mail [email protected] to count towards your learning with and thus I put it as my first choice!" us. To support this, we have a detailed International Students "Had the best day and feeling policy and procedure to guide and help (from Outside the European Union) really motivated to get in, thank you if you wish to ask for prior learning Please e-mail [email protected] you so much @rosebruford" to be taken into account. If you have for an Application Form. any queries about this please email [email protected]

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School of Design, Management and Technical Arts As a specialist in your chosen subject, we will give you the core skills to design, make and organise live productions. You will learn to collaborate with others, and you will develop your ability to find creative solutions through research and practical investigation. Our programmes prepare you for a life-long career in the vibrant theatre and performance industries.

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) BA (Hons Costume Production

Historical / contemporary / The Costume Production programme will • Share classes and projects with Duration provide you with the understanding and students from other programmes to 3 Years costume construction / accessories / skills needed to pursue a successful career learn about the performance, arts and events industries and how to Mode of Study in the production and management of Full-time pattern cutting / fitting costumes/ historical and contemporary costumes use experimentation, enquiry and and accessories either based in-house creative research in your work, and Apply through wardrobe supervisor / sourcing or as a freelancer. prepare to build a successful career. UCAS

materials / costume maintenance Institution Reasons to study Career Opportunities application code Costume Production Our graduates have gone on to work R51 • Learn about period and as costume makers and supervisors in wardrobe departments, for theatre, Programme Code contemporary costume construction, W451 pattern-cutting and dressing, specialist opera companies and cruise liners. skills in corsetry, dancewear, fabric Some even start their own businesses. Start Date painting, millinery and wig dressing. September 2016 Alumni Success • Work on live shows within the Apply by to • Katherine Rogers, Costume guarantee an College, in London and beyond. Technician, Disney Cruise Line interview As a vital member of the collaborative 15 January 2016 team, you will work with designers, • Zia Thomas, Head of Wardrobe, directors and performers. Opera Holland Park UCAS Points required 240* • Understand the role and workings of • Rachel Woolcott, Costume Buyer, other technical departments through Royal Opera House Includes work hands-on experience. placement

• Develop the skills to supervise and Accredited by manage wardrobe departments in

large and small theatres.

Currently validated by The University of Manchester

* We do not require a foundation year to be accepted onto the programme.

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BA (Hons) Creative Lighting Control

Reasons to study Career Opportunities Duration Digital technologies / programming / 3 Years Creative Lighting Control Our graduates go into the industry lighting systems / video design / • Learn lighting and video programming, equipped to deliver creative solutions Mode of Study collaboration /show control / computer visualisation, CAD, moving to technical problems. They go on Full-time lights, show control and networking to be lighting and video designers, systems, stage electrics, video programmers and event managers, Apply through theatre, live music, events, corporate UCAS content creation and design. working in corporate, architecture, concert, theatre, dance and Institution • Benefit from our extensive network opera settings. application code of industry experts who will work R51 with you on projects and as you Alumni Success learn specialist skills. You will also Programme Code • Luke J Collins, Video Content WG46 build your professional knowledge Programmer and Operator, through industry placements. Eurovision 2014 Start Date September 2016 • Gain an insight into techniques • Stuart Dingley, Lighting Designer, used across live music, theatre FKA Twigs, 2015 EU/USA tour Apply by to festivals, architectural installations guarantee an interview and corporate events. • Tom Young, Lighting Programmer, 15 January 2016 2014 Commonwealth Games • Deliver your own live projects opening and closing ceremonies UCAS Points inside and outside the College. required 240 • Share classes and projects with Includes work students from other programmes placement to learn about the performance, arts and events industries and how to use Accredited by experimentation, enquiry and creative research in your work, and prepare

to build a successful career.

Currently validated by The University of Manchester

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) BA (Hons Lighting Design

Original lighting designs / creative Reasons to study Career Opportunities Duration Lighting Design Our graduates leave us as creative 3 Years and resourceful lighting designers understanding and management / • Experiment and test your skills in our Mode of Study and engineers, able to connect art fully-equipped lighting laboratories. Full-time practical tools and skills / with technology and the conceptual with the practical. • Learn how to create original Apply through collaboration / visual arts and UCAS designs through collaboration Graduates have gone on to work as design / lighting for theatre, live and experimentation. lighting designers and technicians and Institution application code programmers for theatre, dance, opera, music, architecture and events • Enhance your design and technical R51 architecture, concert and corporate skills through realised creative projects events, as well as in the lighting and industry work placements, in Programme Code services sector. W4W2 London, across the UK and abroad. Start Date • Create lighting designs from Alumni Success September 2016 large-scale projects to small-scale • Adam Carree, Production Manager, experimental work, across a wide Sadler’s Wells Theatre Apply by to variety of fields, including theatre, guarantee an interview live music, events and architecture. • James Simpson, Head of 15 January 2016 Visualisation, Royal Opera House • The programme connects you UCAS Points with leading professional lighting • Joe Vose, Designer, Light Bureau required designers, managers and lighting 240 companies. Includes work placement • Share classes and projects with students from other programmes to Accredited by learn about the performance, arts and events industries and how to

use experimentation, enquiry and creative research in your work, and prepare to build a successful career. Currently validated by The University of Manchester

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) BA (Hons Performance Sound ) (Including Live Design Reasons to study Career Opportunities Duration 3 Years Performance Sound This unique course provides you with and Engineering • A comprehensive programme the skills to work as a sound designer, Mode of Study covering sound design and sound artist, live mixing engineer, Full-time engineering for live events and studio manager, sound editor and performances, including; show sound operator. Apply through UCAS Live mixing techniques / theatre control and networking systems, Graduates from this programme go on sound design / sound installations / mixing and recording techniques, Institution the creative use of sound in a to work in theatre, concerts, corporate application code concert audio / recording and range of performance genres. events, television, film, radio and live art. R51

editing / collaboration / show control • Benefit from our extensive network Programme Code Alumni Success WJ49 of industry leaders and specialist • Daffyd Gough, Head of Sound, technical companies through industry The Vaults Festival 2014 Start Date placements and our team of visiting September 2016 professionals. • Thyge Haarberg, Sound Designer, Made from Scratch Theatre Company Apply by to • Explore techniques used across live guarantee an interview music, theatre events and corporate. • Tasha Turan, Sound Assistant, 15 January 2016 Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, • Learn and test your skills in our Theatre Royal Drury Lane UCAS Points well-equipped sound studios and required performance spaces. 240

Includes work • Deliver your own live projects placement inside and outside the College. Accredited by • Share classes and projects with students from other programmes to

learn about the performance, arts and events industries and how to use experimentation, enquiry and Currently validated creative research in your work, and by The University prepare to build a successful career. of Manchester

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School of Design, Management & Technical Arts bruford.ac.uk ) Scenic Arts BA (Hons (Including Construction, Props & Painting)

Reasons to study Scenic Arts Career Opportunities Duration Scenery drafting and construction / 3 Years • Gain construction skills in wood Graduates have gone on to work prop making and 3D modelling / and metal; using hand tools and as freelance scenic painters, prop Mode of Study machinery. Learn scenic painting makers, carpenters and engineers, Full-time scenery painting, textures techniques and explore prop and to work for scenery construction and finishes/ stage craft / making in a range of materials. companies for theatre, film, television, Apply through entertainment, museums and themed UCAS • Gain advanced skills with computer- attractions. emerging technologies and Institution aided design (CAD), digital application code sustainable practice manufacturing and 3D modelling Alumni Success R51 using resins and silicon in our • Darren Joyce, Head of Construction, spacious workshop which includes Programme Code the National Theatre CAD facilities, paint frame and W4W7 specialist fibreglass and plaster room. • Piers Ross and Danny Hayter, Start Date managing partners at All Scenes September 2016 • Hone your craft, through All Props (Specialist builders for manufacturing scenic elements Apply by to Theatre and the Arts) to a brief for staged productions guarantee an in College and London venues, interview • Zoe Ross, Prop maker at the Royal 24 March 2016 collaborating with other programmes Opera House as part of a creative team. UCAS Points required • Develop your own areas of 240 specialism through individual project work, productions and Includes work placement work placement preparing you for a career in the theatre and Accredited by performance industries.

• Share classes and projects with students from other programmes to learn about the performance, arts Currently validated and events industries and how to by The University use experimentation, enquiry and of Manchester creative research in your work, and prepare to build a successful career.

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) Stage BA (Hons Management

Duration Stage, events and production Reasons to study Stage Career Opportunities 3 Years Management Graduates have gone on to work management / people • Experience a variety of roles; Stage for a wide range of theatre companies, Mode of Study Full-time Manager, Deputy Stage Manager dance, opera, television and corporate management / teamwork / events. They have also gone into fields (DSM), Assistant Stage Manager Apply through co-ordination of processes / (ASM), Production or Technical such as sound and video for live UCAS Manager, on a range of productions performance and arts, events and scheduling / professional and events in College and in venue management roles.and venue Institution London venues. management roles. application code practice / health and safety / R51 performance technologies / • Develop an understanding Alumni Success Programme Code of other disciplines; including • Chloe Brown, Event Producer, W450 planning and execution lighting, sound, set construction Premier (an integrated creative and prop-making. communications agency specialising Start Date September 2016 in the entertainment, arts and • Hone your management skills whilst culture industry.) Apply by to exploring teamwork, leadership, guarantee an budgeting and risk assessment. • Linnea Gronning, Tour Co-ordinator, interview Jasmin Vardinon Company 15 January 2016 • Collaborate with students from other programmes to deliver diverse UCAS Points • Jordan Noble-Davies, Stage required performances and events. Manager, The Book of Mormon 240

• Extend your learning through Includes work work placements in the industry placement or a period of study abroad. Accredited by

• Share classes and projects with students from other programmes to learn about the performance, arts and events industries and how to use experimentation, enquiry and Currently validated by The University creative research in your work, and of Manchester prepare to build a successful career.

32 / If you have any questions or need advice contact us at [email protected] /rosebrufordcollege @rosebruford / 33 School of Design, Management & Technical Arts bruford.ac.uk ) BA (Hons Theatre Design ) (Including Set and Costume

Reasons to study Career Opportunities Duration Set and costume design / 3 Years Theatre Design Our BA (Hons) Theatre Design computer visualisation / • Investigate the fundamentals of set graduates leave as imaginative, Mode of Study drawing / model-making / and costume design and undertake practical and creative collaborators Full-time design projects led by practising and are sought after within the wider performance and related industries. Apply through creative concept development / professional designers and directors. UCAS Their work is showcased to industry design fully-realised productions • Explore the creative potential of contacts and future employers in the Institution design as an essential part of a wide Graduate Exhibition. application code range of theatre performance forms. R51 Graduates work as designers and assistant designers in a range of Programme Code • Design at least two realised W460 productions in fully-equipped public performance-making areas including venues on campus and in London. main house and studio productions, Start Date devised work, opera, theatre for September 2016 • Create your ideas in dedicated young audiences and intergenerational design studios, and engage in companies, film and television. Many Apply by to have used their skills within event design guarantee an creative team projects with students interview from other programmes. and commercials. 24 March 2016

• Develop skills in drawing, model Alumni Success UCAS Points making and computer visualisation, required • Emma Child, Head of Design Studio, 240 and extend your learning through London 2012 Olympics work placements in the industry Includes work or a period of study abroad. • Liz Essex, Costume Assistant, placement Spectre, Suffragette, Genius • Share classes and projects with Accredited by students from other programmes to • Andy Sinclair Harris, Concept learn about the performance, arts Designer at Walt Disney and events industries and how to Imagineering, Hong Kong use experimentation, enquiry and creative research in your work, and Currently validated prepare to build a successful career. by The University of Manchester

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International Foundation Course in Theatre Craft

This six-week summer intensive • Your study will include visits to Duration A practical pathway to International Foundation Course will give performances, exhibitions and 6 weeks you an insight into a variety of aspects events, so you will be able to enjoy undergraduate programmes Mode of Study of British theatre-making. The course and benefit from London’s rich and Full-time in Theatre and Performance focuses on how theatre uses the materials vibrant culture. of sound, light, costume, scenery, and Apply Directly for international students the performance space itself to tell stories • You will receive ongoing support to Rose Bruford and to support, complement and even to to help improve your spoken and College admissions@ replace the actor and the text. Practical written English language skills and bruford.ac.uk work in the design studio and laboratory, IELTS score. investigating how these materials can be Start Date used to make performances, is combined • There will be an opportunity for you July 2016 with seeing and discussing a range of to research, explore and get advice British theatre productions first-hand. on career opportunities in the theatre and related industries. You will learn the fundamentals of several aspects of theatre-making, and • The course will culminate in have a valuable and exciting cultural the creation of a performance, experience in London, one of the major installation or exhibition, based on theatre producing centres of the world. the work you have created during the course. The course provides an excellent foundation for further study, and Entry requirements will help you identify your career and IELTS score of 5.0 education options if you want to work professionally in the theatre. English language classes are included in the Career Opportunities course to enhance your language skills. Successful completion of this course could help you progress onto one of Reasons to study our BA (Hons) degrees, or a theatre Theatre Craft and performance-related university or conservatoire programmes elsewhere. • You will spend much of the course working practically in the College’s costume, design, lighting and sound studios, workshops and laboratories.

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School of Performance A healthy respect for classical acting techniques, tradition and craft is combined with innovation, contemporary work and an emphasis on new writing to allow you to experience and deliver passion, skill and diversity as a performer.

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) Acting BA (Hons

Reasons to study Acting Career Opportunities Duration Professional / rigorous / creative / 3 Years • Conservatoire actor training for Our graduates have gone on to work curious / on screen / on stage / stage, television, radio and screen with Britain’s National Theatre, the Mode of Study led by professional staff and The Royal Shakespeare Company, Full-time demanding / classical to established practitioners. regional theatres and commercial contemporary / transferable skills / theatres (including the West End), Apply through • Excellent studio and training the BBC and other film and television UCAS facilities — purpose-built rehearsal, companies, including Hollywood careers. compassionate / reflective/ Institution movement and performance spaces, application code vocational training two flexible drama studios and the Alumni Success R51 fully-equipped Rose Theatre • Lake Bell (What Happens in Vegas, and Barn Theatre. Programme Code No Strings Attached) W410 • You will receive outstanding career • Jessica Gunning (Fortitude, Pride) Start Date development and support during September 2016 your study, working only with top • Maddy Hill (EastEnders) professional people, including Apply by to preparation for agents, casting guarantee an • Gary Oldman (JFK, Tinker, Tailor, directors and auditions. audition Soldier, Spy, Paranoia) 15 January 2016

• Alongside numerous College-based UCAS Points performances, you will take part in required an industry showcase in London and 240* perform in a range of fully-mounted productions in professional venues. Accredited by

Currently validated by The University of Manchester

* In exceptional circumstances the College may take a lower offer, based on prior experience or potential demonstrated at interview/audition.

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) BA (Hons Actor Musicianship

Reasons to study Career Opportunities Duration Acting with music / musicality 3 Years Actor Musicianship Graduates can be found in a wide of performance / movement / • A long-established and ground- range of work; at leading regional Mode of Study voice training / live performances / breaking course, taught by an theatres, in the West End, The Royal Full-time experienced team. Shakespeare Company and National Theatre. In television, film, radio, Apply through musical direction / excellent UCAS • It is an accredited practical actor children’s theatre and in small scale touring theatre companies in the UK job prospects / taught by the training for actors who play musical Institution instruments; actor musicians are in and Europe. application code acting staff team / discipline / high demand in the industry. R51 enormous versatility Alumni Success • Learn to integrate and develop Programme Code • Katie Brayben, Winner of 2015 W4W3 your musical skills in performance Olivier Awards for Best Actress to create, lead and make music in a Musical for Beautiful Start Date alongside your work as an actor. September 2016 • Rosalie Craig, Evening Standard Apply by to • You will be involved in a number Award Winner and Olivier Award of productions in your final year, guarantee an nominee for The Light Princess audition including a main house production 15 January 2016 with Acting students and the London • Sam Palladio, (Nashville, Showcase to which agents and Strange Magic) UCAS Points casting directors are invited. required 240* • Jessica Warbeck (Women Beware Women) Accredited by

Currently validated by The University of Manchester

* In exceptional circumstances the College may take a lower offer, based on prior experience or potential demonstrated at interview/audition.

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) American BA (Hons Theatre Arts

Reasons to study American Career Opportunities Duration Performance training / 3 Years Theatre Arts Graduates have gone on to perform academic study / international / • You will perform in public on stage and screen in the UK and Mode of Study productions in the USA / context and productions directed by professional US, to win awards as playwrights and Full-time American and British practitioners. directors, to work as technicians and administrators for leading television and Apply through history / musicals / experimental / UCAS • Explore the integral links between theatre producers and to create their own independent theatre companies. playwriting / inter-culturalism theory and practice in the studio Institution through a comprehensive range of application code disciplines, including performance, Alumni Success R51 musical theatre, acting on camera, • David Ajao (Royal Shakespeare directing, playwriting and theatre Programme Code Company Othello, Merchant W423 for young audiences. of Venice) Start Date • Be closely tutored in the American • Poppy Jhakra (Waterloo Road) September 2016 ‘classics’ and their social and political contexts, including plays • Rebecca Killick (War Horse, National Apply by to by writers such as Arthur Miller, guarantee an Theatre and International Tour) audition Lorraine Hansberry, Tennessee 15 January 2016 Williams, August Wilson and • David Shopland (Creative Director, David Mamet. Blind Tiger Theatre Company) UCAS Points required 280* • Have the opportunity to work • Tom Brennan (Riot, National Theatre) with experienced playwrights Accredited by and composers on new work.

• Spend a semester in the USA. Current partner institutes include: Columbia College in Currently Chicago, Syracuse University in validated by New York State, Stephen F Austin The University State University in Texas Centre of Manchester College in Kentucky, Clemson University in South Carolina and University of Arts in Philadelphia.

* In exceptional circumstances the College may take a lower offer, based on prior experience or potential demonstrated at interview/audition.

44 / If you have any questions or need advice contact us at [email protected] /rosebrufordcollege @rosebruford / 45 School of Performance bruford.ac.uk ( ) European BA Hons Theatre Arts (Including Contemporary Performer Training) Reasons to study • Graduate ready to work in a variety Duration Contemporary performance of contexts, in the UK and abroad, 3 Years European Theatre Arts (ETA) as a freelance performer and theatre- making / devising / physical • You will train rigorously as a Mode of Study maker; able to build a successful Full-time theatre / ensemble / blend of contemporary performer to portfolio career in the performing acquire a wide-range of skills arts industry. Apply through theory and practice / innovation/ and techniques, empowering you UCAS to create and shape innovative international / interdisciplinary performance. Build on your Alumni Success Institution own interests to craft a personal ETA graduates have gone on to perform application code R51 artistic voice. with established, cutting-edge theatre companies (Forced Entertainment, Programme Code • Perform in small-scale and large- Frantic Assembly, Gardzienice, Teatr W422 scale ensembles, exploring devised Zar, Ockham’s Razor), to form their and text-based theatre. Collaborate own companies (Zecora Ura, Filskit, Start Date with other performers, designers Sleepwalk Collective), and work September 2016 and technical specialists to present with established venues such as the Battersea Arts Centre (BAC), Barbican Apply by to original work. guarantee an Theatre, National Theatre and Icelandic audition • Explore a wide range of European National Theatre among others. 15 January 2016 practices and techniques, closely tutored by an international team ETA graduates continue to produce UCAS Points work at a range of festivals, including required of theatre experts. Enjoy working 280* in close collaboration with visiting Edinburgh, Prague and Brighton industry professionals, investigating Fringes, as well as music festivals Accredited by contemporary performance practices. such as Latitude.

• Spend a semester studying at A number of ETA graduates pursue one of our European partner postgraduate study/research. Other institutions, developing your skills destinations include directing, writing, Currently and enhancing your employment teaching, establishing theatre venues, validated by opportunities. Current partners producing and more. The University of Manchester include DAMU (Prague), EESTI MUUSIKA (Tallinn), ESAD (Murcia), Institut del Teatre (Barcelona), RESAD (Madrid), VSMU (Bratislava).

* In exceptional circumstances the College may take a lower offer, based on prior experience or potential demonstrated at interview/audition.

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) BA (Hons Opera Studies

Reasons to study Entry requirements Duration (Flexible) Online learning / online resources / 3–10 Years Opera Studies Applications are considered from music history and theatre / scores / • The only course worldwide that covers students both with and without traditional Mode of Study operatic production / roles / vocal all aspects of opera as a performance entry requirements. No formal musical Online Learning art allowing you to deepen your training is necessary. Everything you knowledge and passion. need is taught on the programme. Apply Directly studies / composers / libretti / to Rose Bruford College orchestra / Lieder • Intellectually challenging and Career Opportunities admissions@ bruford.ac.uk satisfying; our graduates continue Graduates have become dramaturgs, to higher degrees. gone into teaching, opera singing, Start Dates directing, journalism and arts September 2016 • The in-built flexibility accommodates administration. A number of students & January 2017 your life style and work patterns – continue onto further study on you can study anywhere, any time. postgraduate programmes at Currently validated by the College. • Our real-time chat rooms and The University of Manchester tutorials enable you to ‘meet’ your fellow students and tutors. Alumni Success • Michael Reynolds, Author of “The • We offer a specialist route through Theatrical Vision of Count Harry the programme for those considering Kessler and its Impact on the teaching music in preparation for a Strauss-Hofmannsthal Partnership” PGCE in Music.

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Reasons to study Career Opportunities Duration (Flexible) Online learning / global and Part-time: up to 10 Theatre Studies Our graduates have gone on to years intercultural / from ancient to • Our unique online programme will work across a range of theatre-related modern / from text to performance/ provide you with a gateway to roles and in education. Some continue Mode of Study specialist provision regardless of on to further study on postgraduate Online Learning theory & practice / research / your location. programmes at the College and elsewhere. Apply Directly to Rose Bruford interactive / balance your studies • We have two decades of experience College in teaching theatre and performance Alumni Success admissions@ with work and family commitments/ bruford.ac.uk studies at a distance and a reputation • Martin Christie, Co-Artistic Director for rigour and excellence. devised practice and live art / of Alloway Academy Start Dates September 2016 & • Our Virtual Learning Environment gives January 2017 flexible learning options • Atlanta Duffy, Theatre Designer you access to a wealth of learning resources and a comprehensive choice Currently of modules focussing on theatre- • Jamie Eastlake, Joint Artistic validated by Director, Theatre N16 The University making as a practice. of Manchester

• You will join an online community • Tina Hoffman, Actor, of enthusiasts, theatre professionals, Choreographer, Director teachers and returning learners and will be guided by expert practitioner-academics.

Entry requirements Applications are considered from students both with and without standard entry requirements.

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Acting Foundation Course

Reasons to study Entry requirements Duration Intensive 20-week course / 20 weeks Acting Foundation Applications are welcomed from classical and contemporary • You will receive 30 hours a week those aged 18 years or over (at Mode of Study acting / audition preparation / of intensive contact teaching and the start of the course). You will be Full-time tuition from experienced acting staff required to attend an audition in acting for screen / movement / and visiting professionals. London at Rose Bruford College or Apply Directly the USA before being accepted on to Rose Bruford College voice / singing • You will have the opportunity to the course. Interviews can be arranged admissions@ experience vocational study within a via Skype and video submission for bruford.ac.uk London conservatoire drama school. international applicants. Candidates should be motivated, enthusiastic and Start Date September 2016 • This is a perfect course for you if you engaged with learning about acting. want an intensive acting course that will give you the tools and confidence Audition requirement to prepare you for further training, Applicants will be asked to prepare full time study (undergraduate or post and learn two contrasting speeches graduate) or to consolidate existing (Contemporary and Classical) of no training or experience. more than 2 minutes in length each.

• You will receive classes in: voice, An IELTS score of 5.0 is required. movement, ensemble, singing, Alexander Technique, TV, audition preparation, acting, as well as Career Opportunities two full time projects and weekly Many of our students have been offered masterclasses. places on our own full-time BA (Hons) performance degrees, or similar degrees • Excellent pastoral care and support. at other drama schools including; Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Others have entered post graduate study or careers in the performing arts.

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Acting Part-time Course

Reasons to study Entry requirements Duration One evening a week part-time / 1 Year Acting Part-time Applications are welcome from those learn the craft of acting / links • Designed to give you a basic aged 18 years or over. Candidates Mode of Study to the profession and industry practical training that will prepare should actively enjoy all aspects of Part-time, evenings you: physically, mentally and practical drama work, be motivated, or Saturday technically for approaching work enthusiastic and prepared to devote free time to the study of texts and Apply Directly as an actor. to Rose Bruford rehearsal. College • Develop physical, vocal and admissions@ imaginative skills, and explore Career Opportunities bruford.ac.uk dramatic text for performance. Many students enter directly into the Start Date acting profession, or enter full-time September 2016 • Classes are taught by experienced, drama school training. The programme professional tutors, and include is particularly suited for those who visits from outside directors and have little or no experience, but wish specialist practitioners to to contemplate a career as an actor. supplement your training.

• Ideal if you wish to begin the pursuit Alumni Success of acting as a potential career, a • Paige Carter, (Three Days in The rewarding side-line or would like Country, The National Theatre) to hone your skills to prepare for auditions. • Sharon Lawrence, (PREMature, New Tricks)

• James Lorcan, (Damn Yankees, Forget Me Not)

• Shazia Mirza, Comedian and Writer

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Postgraduate Study We offer two unique MA programmes in Ensemble Theatre and Theatre for Young Audiences. Both are set within the context of conservatoire professional training. A PGCLTHE in Theatre and Performing Arts is also available.

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MA Ensemble Theatre

The MA Ensemble Theatre functions • To develop an understanding and Duration 13 months Multi-disciplinary and cross cultural on many levels and across a range exploration of the nature of the of specialisms. ensemble and ensemble training practice / theatre creation / Mode of Study practices. Full-time professional internships / Actor/performer training is the principal dynamic of the programme, focussing • Form your own theatre company Apply Directly supported research building on the development and mastery of the whilst having all of the resources to Rose Bruford College performer’s art through rigorous voice, of the College. your own practice / international admissions@ body, and mind training supported and bruford.ac.uk training and study opportunities sustained through the collective energy • Professional placements in the and interaction of ensemble practice. UK and abroad form a key part Start Date of this practical MA. October 2016 The Masters programme maintains a Apply by to relatively flexible/broad curriculum. Entry requirements guarantee an Whilst you will undertake in-depth Applicants will be expected to have a interview study and train utilising practices September 2016 good Honours Degree (usually a 2:1) and methodologies of key Master in a related subject area. The College practitioners – such as Grotowski, Accredited by also encourages applications from those Miesner and Stanislavski - we are without formal qualifications who may seeking to develop practice that draws be accepted on the basis of extensive inspiration and insight from many professional experience. creative disciplines and cultures. Validated by Career Opportunities The University Reasons to study of Manchester Ensemble Theatre Our post graduates have gone into performing, teaching, directing, arts • We are one of only a few specialist administration and setting up their own performance institutions offering companies. This MA is also a foundation experiential MA study with for further study at PhD level. high levels of tutor-led contact time, balanced with practical professional development as well as academic rigour.

• The opportunity to work with leading professionals to challenge yourself as a performer and theatre maker and to develop your practice-as-research.

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MA Theatre for Young Audiences

This practical and vocationally- The MA Theatre for Young Audiences can • Work with leading TYA venues Duration be studied in full-time or flexible part-time and children’s theatre companies 13 months orientated postgraduate degree pathways. It is perfect for those who have throughout the UK and internationally. Mode of Study been working in theatre with, by or for Full-time or Part-time is aimed at those with existing children and young people and who would like time to reflect and develop • Membership through the College of Apply Directly experience in the TYA and new skills or reassess their practice. TYA-UK, the UK arm of ASSITEJ — the to Rose Bruford children’s theatre sectors. International Association of Theatre College for Children and Young Audiences. admissions@ The programme includes a placement bruford.ac.uk module that can be undertaken either in your existing work environment or with Entry requirements Start Date one of the many partner companies October 2016 Applicants will be expected to have a and theatres. good Honours Degree (usually a 2:1) Apply by to in a related subject area. The College guarantee an We are developing our research into also encourages applications from those interview theatre for children, young people and without formal qualifications who may September 2016 young audiences. We now have a be accepted on the basis of extensive specialist research centre devoted to this Accredited by professional experience. area and links to other academic and

professional institutions abroad. Career Opportunities Reasons to study Theatre Children and young people’s theatre for Young Audiences is a wide ranging profession, offering Validated by opportunities for skilled practitioners. The University of Manchester • You will work with leading Practitioners in this field work within practitioners and companies professional theatres, local councils, in this thriving and developing communities and schools. area of theatre making.

• You will undertake a placement with opportunities to study abroad and attend UK and European TYA festivals.

• You will benefit from the unique research base developed by our Theatre for Young Audiences Centre and its links to other national and international resources.

60 / If you have any questions or need advice contact us at [email protected] /rosebrufordcollege @rosebruford / 61 Postgraduate Study bruford.ac.uk Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and ) Teaching in(PGCLTHE Higher Education The programme is work-based. Duration This part-time postgraduate Completing the PG 1 Year Students utilise their own specific Certificate programme programme is designed for full- teaching practice to reflect upon Mode of Study learning and teaching issues in Higher will enable you to: Part-time, one evening time and part-time teachers and Education so it is essential in order • Become a more effective supporter of per month to undertake the course that you are learning and share good practices those who support learning in actually teaching or supporting in work-based learning. Apply Directly to Rose Bruford Higher Education where you students at this level. College • Enhance your work through critical admissions@ may already be teaching and Monthly evening sessions over eleven reflection and participation in bruford.ac.uk months will be augmented by peer learning communities. learning groups and self-directed study Start Date supporting students’ learning. October 2016 within your own work situations. • Achieve a nationally-recognised HE professional qualification. Apply by to Work-based teaching and research guarantee an opportunities may be used as evidence • Pursue a direct route to Fellowship interview for demonstrating the fulfilment of the of the UK’s Higher Educational September 2016 programme learning outcomes. Academy (HEA). Accredited by

This course accepts applications Entry requirements from learners who wish to take the Candidates should hold a recognised programme by blended learning. degree or equivalent and be actively working as a teacher or supporting Validated by learning in higher education. The University of Manchester Career Opportunities This course develops graduates’ careers in teaching and supporting learning in a theatre and performing arts context in higher education.

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2016 Summer Training Finances and Opportunities Fees 2015/16

In addition to our with limited experience who want (Fees for 2016/17 are to be confirmed. Undergraduate BA (Hons) International Foundation to explore the work of the actor. Please visit bruford.ac.uk for details). and Postgraduate (MA) Focussing on two plays – one classical Annual fees are £16,000. Course in Theatre Craft on and one contemporary – each week UK & EU Student Fees page 34, the College hosts culminates in a performance in front Postgraduate Certificate in Learning Most full-time students are not required of an invited audience. and Teaching in Higher Education an annual programme of to pay the tuition fee in advance as (PGCLTHE) — Part-time specialist training each they are eligible for a loan from the Annual fees are £5,000 summer run by industry Lighting Design Student Loan Company www.slc.co.uk. professionals and Rose This course aims to enable you to develop The fee is paid directly to the College your design and implementation skills, to on your behalf. Alternatively fees can Online Learning Fees Bruford College faculty engage in the practice and presentation be paid directly to the College in full Module fees vary. UK/EU members from the Schools of dramatic text, its development through prior to enrolment or in instalments. undergraduate students are eligible for of Performance, and the lighting medium and to increase loans through Student Finance England, Design, Management your understanding of the role of lighting Undergraduate BA (Hons) provided they have not already gained in performance, dramaturgy and Annual fees are £9,000. a qualification at the same level as the and Technical Arts. scenography as well as becoming programme they are joining, and meet a valuable member of a creative team. Postgraduate (MA) certain residency conditions. This includes two-week Summer Schools Annual fees are £9,900. that introduce students to the disciplines Alternatively fees can be paid in full of acting and technical theatre, as well Stage Management Postgraduate Certificate in Learning or in instalments. Please contact our as week-long residential masterclasses This one-week course is based around and Teaching in Higher Education Admissions Team for more information. led by some of the world’s leading one play and is equally suited to those (PGCLTHE) — Part-time experts and practitioners designed with some stage management experience Annual fees are £1,700. to take your own practice to the next wishing to improve or extend their skills, Foundation Courses Fees level. This may include advanced voice as well as to those with limited Please visit our website for fee information Acting (Part-time Evening) or movement workshops, alternative experience, wishing to explore the about our Foundation courses. This is a non-credit bearing course. dramaturgies or the Alexander work of the stage management team Students pay a termly fee of £495. Technique for performance. and the production process. Contact our admissions team for Study Abroad more information and fee details We offer a range of Study Abroad For details of the training opportunities Acting of our Saturday class. options. Fees vary. Please contact the available, including dates, times and This intensive, two-week introductory Admissions Team for information. costs of the 2016 Summer Programme course uses and develops your please visit www.bruford.ac.uk International Student Fees natural acting skills with classes in Students are required to pay a deposit Financial Support movement, voice and general acting. and can then either pay in full or in UK and EU students can apply for a It is equally suited to those with some Residential and non-residential instalments. More detailed information number of government funded loans acting experience wishing to improve packages will be available. is available on the website and in the and grants. Please also look on our or extend their skills, and to those letter sent to successful applicants. website for up-to-date information on scholarships and bursaries.

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Student Support Equality and and Advice Equal Opportunities

Dedicated support staff are available to offer As a small specialist institution with a collaborative advice and guidance on all aspects of College and friendly ethos in which to study, staff soon life from initial enquiry to graduation. get to know their students and can respond to their needs quickly and in a flexible manner. 2015 Rose Pre-enrolment Support Studying Here Bruford College We provide you with advice on your From the moment you arrive to the time Equality of opportunity at • Basing all employment, business First Impressions choice of course within the College, you leave, we have a dedicated student and academic decisions on merit. Survey results: Rose Bruford College means: support with your application and services team on hand who provide a • Building an environment where staff preparation for your interview range of services from counselling to • Respecting and valuing diversity and and students are able to achieve their or audition. 92% of our students financial advice. We also have disability benefiting from those differences. full potential. 92% tell us that they were happy with support available to ensure that those • Promoting equal opportunity in all of our students tell us the application process.* students with particular needs are aspects of employment and in the that they were happy assisted during their studies. Our latest with the application service to our students. process. We have staff who will support you with survey of our students with disabilities visa guidance whether you are joining shows that they receive good support • Creating a harmonious environment to work and study in and in which 2015 National us from overseas or studying at one of and understanding from tutors. Student Survey our overseas partner organisations. discrimination has no part. results: We have onsite study support, dyslexia If you do not wish to apply for a place and ESOL (English to Speakers of Other in our student residence, our student Languages) tutors ready to support you 86% services team can advise you how to with individual learning needs. of our students tell us that find alternative accommodation. they are able to contact We see quality student support as an staff when they have essential part of your student experience needed to. at Rose Bruford College.

* 2015 Rose Bruford College First Impressions Survey.

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bruford College Management) youth ( From August 2015

President (Honorary) Steve Dykes, American Theatre Arts theatre Sir Richard Eyre, CBE Gabriel Gawin, MA Programmes Jeremy Harrison, Actor Musicianship Board of Governors Alexia Kokkali, European Theatre Arts Monisha Shah, Chair Brigitte Lambert, Scenic Arts Juniors Unique workshops across Professor Dianne Willcocks, CBE, Vice Chair Iona McLeish, Theatre Design David Ames (Staff Governor) (4-6 & 6-8 year olds) Rachel Nicholson, Creative Lighting Control, the year, in a fun and safe Helen Bowles MBE Performance Sound Rod Brown Iain Reekie, Acting environment at one of the Colin Campbell Jayne Richards, Theatre Studies Inters Philip Connolly (Students’ Union President) Dr Fiona Jane Schopf, Opera Studies Paul Dale Hansjorg Schmidt, Lighting Design (9-12 year olds) country’s best loved Professor Michael Earley Brigitte Lambert (Staff Governor) Course Directors drama schools. Eleanor Lang Tony James, Acting Part-time Hassan Mahamdallie Pat O’Toole, Acting Foundation Seniors Cllr Don Massey Mike McCart Director of Research (13+ year olds) Visit bruford.ac.uk for more Professor Mike Saks Professor Nesta Jones Jennifer Sims Kathryn Southworth Associate Director of Research information about Saturday Cara Turtington Professor Paul Fryer Kevin Wallace Director of Learning, Teaching and classes and Easter and Curriculum Development Principal and Chief Executive Professor Kathy Dacre Summer Schools. Professor Michael Earley Head of Development and Alumni Relations Vice Principal Andrew Scanlan Dr Andrew Walker Head of Marketing Secretary & Registrar Alec Brand Ruth Bourne Head of Productions Director of Finance Anthony Sammut Olivia Wong Head of Quality Head of School, Design, Management Angela Taylor & Technical Arts Dr Nick Hunt Student Recruitment Manager Stephen Roberts Head of School, Performance Niamh Dowling Student Services Manager Ian Mainwaring Programme Directors Angela Ball, Costume Production Rachel Candler, Stage Management

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The information in this prospectus is intended as a general guide to the programmes, courses and facilities offered at Rose Bruford College.

Although the information provided is believed Designed by: to be correct at the time of publication, the Hudson Fuggle. College reserves the right to make changes to the content or delivery of programmes, courses or Photography by: the facilities and resources which support them. Mere Words, The prospectus is issued as a guide and does Richard Mildenhall, not form any part of any contract between Michael O’Reilly Rose Bruford College and the student. and Robert Workman.

MA Theatre for Young Audiences images kindly supplied by Half Moon Theatre.

MA Ensemble Theatre photographs kindly supplied by Bral School of Acting

Maddy Hill photograph kindly supplied by Roxane Vacca Management

70 / If you have any questions or need advice contact us at [email protected] /rosebrufordcollege @rosebruford 100% of our students would recommend Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance as a place to study** www.bruford.ac.uk [email protected]

* Source: National Student Survey 2013, 2014, 2015 (individual institution listing) ** Source: 2015 Rose Bruford College First Impressions Survey