Foundation Degree in Scenic Construction

Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
Undergraduate FdA Full-time 2 Years Drama

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:

    3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
    7125 Visual merchandisers and related occupations
    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
    3119 Science, engineering and production technicians
    3421 Interior designers
    3422 Clothing, fashion and accessories designers

    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