Foundation Degree in Scenic Construction
Royal Welsh College of Music and DramaFoundation Degree in Scenic Construction FdA is an undergraduate degree at Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, based in Cardiff,, taught full-time over 2 years.
About this course
The Foundation Degree in Scenic Construction is a two-year programme which starts in August each year. The programme has been developed in response to the acute shortage of suitably qualified entry-level technicians to build sets for the rapidly expanding Theatre, Film and Television industries in Wales and beyond.
Key Features:
- Technical Skills - taught skills in carpentry, metalwork, welding, fork lift truck driving, core computer software packages & access equipment training
- Industry Practice - develop an insight into the theatre & television industry
- Professional Placements - five placements across the two years, either at RWCMD’s workshop & theatres or with industry partners
- Industry Partners - Bay Productions, Cardiff Theatrical Services, Bad Wolf (4Wood) & Wild Creations
- Top up Degree - the option to top up to BA (Hons) Design for Performance.
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Cardiff,
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Drama
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ