Rose Bruford College Prospectus

“ If you want to experience a creative environment, make friends for life, have fun and master your craft, Rose Bruford College is the place for you. It has everything you could want from a theatre education and more.”Stefania Sigurardottir, Graduate

About Bruford

Disclaimer Rose Bruford College has done everything possible to ensure that the information in this prospectus/pack is accurate at the time of print. We accept no liability for inaccuracies, nor for any use of the information or representations made either in this prospectus/pack or in any other written or verbal communication from the College to a prospective student or third party. By offering a programme in this prospectus/pack, we make no guarantee of its availability and reserve the right to make changes as appropriate due to funding, staffing or any other cause (including a cause outside of our control) and will give reasonable notice of any change where possible. Prospective students are advised to verify details of any programmes on enquiry to the College or at interview. Updates or changes to information can be found on our website: www.bruford.ac.uk

Contents: About Bruford

Life at Rose Bruford and other information:How to apply for BA (Hons) programmesHow to apply to International/Postgraduate/MPhil and PhDConsiderations for applicantsInternational exchangesFind usFacilitiesFinancial assistanceCollege feesGrants and bursariesStudent lifeInternational students spend a semester/year with usAccess

How to apply for BA (Hons) programmesYou should meet our general requirements for entry, shown below, as well as your chosen programme’s specific requirements.

Our offers are made using the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) tariff system and applications to Rose Bruford College are made through UCAS. You should normally have, as a minimum, one of the following:• UCAS tariff point score of 240

points. This does vary from programme to programme

• An equivalent of the above, including Access and Foundation programmes

• Qualifications outside the tariff system deemed to be equivalent by the College.

All applicants to full-time undergraduate degree programmes must apply via UCAS. All applicants for postgraduate, BA (Hons) Opera, BA (Hons) Theatre Studies and for study from abroad apply directly to the College admissions office.Admissions Office:Tel: +44 (0)20 8308 2620

+44 (0)20 8308 2611 Email: [email protected]

We do strongly recommend that you visit Rose Bruford College on an Open Day (details on www.bruford.ac.uk)

Contact us: +44 (0)20 8308 2600 or by email: [email protected] Find us: www.bruford.ac.uk, Rose Bruford College or @rosebruford

If you receive an award from your local education authority, it is also wise to contact their student support team to discuss your eligibility for continuing or further funding. If you wish to ask for previous experience to be taken into account, then again you should do so via the UCAS form. If you are applying for a part-time programme, then you should indicate in your discussion with the Programme Director that you wish to apply for accreditation and we will send you a form to complete to enable us to properly assess your request.

Applying from overseas as an international studentPlease contact our Admissions Office for further details and guidance.

Students from outside the EU/EEA will be required to apply for a TIER 4 student visa. Please apply to www.ukba.gov.uk

English language requirementsApplicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate an adequate command of both written and spoken English, such as an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) mark of 6.5 or above.

Additional informationTo discuss your existing qualifications and whether they meet our requirements, or could be considered for credit exemption, please contact our Admissions Office:Tel: +44 (0)20 8308 2620

+44 (0)20 8308 2611 Email: [email protected]

How to apply to International/Postgraduate/MPhil and PhD

You should clearly show your prior degree-level subjects and provide an academic reference from your current institution.

Considerations for applicantsMeeting Rose Bruford’s entry requirements?

We strongly believe that everyone should have an opportunity to consider higher education and therefore encourage applicants from diverse educational backgrounds. Qualification at ‘A’ level or equivalent is therefore only one of our measures – we also attach great importance to the interview and audition process, which is why we invite almost all of our applicants to attend an interview or audition and, where appropriate, give candidates the opportunity to provide a portfolio of work. The main criterion for offering a student a place at the College is that we are satisfied that you have the potential to complete your chosen programme of study.

We will positively consider all applications from candidates with the new Level 3 qualifications in the UK. Full recognition will be given to relevant key skills, Advanced

Subsidiary (AS) and vocational qualifications. We particularly value evidence of independent learning.

Ideally, you should apply between 1 September and 15 January. Late applications, up until the end of June, should still be submitted in the normal way but unfortunately we cannot guarantee to offer you an interview or audition.

All who apply before 15th January deadline will have an interview or audition. Most interviews and auditions are held between January and April, so please make yourself as available as possible during these months.

Rose Bruford College works with a number of partner institutions. If you are a student of one of these, then your audition fee will be waivered. Further guidelines can be found on the website for auditions requirements and a list of partner institutions.


Mature applicantsIf you are a mature applicant (aged 21 or over) you may not have to meet our formal requirements. We welcome applications from individuals with a range of qualifications and previous experience and will positively consider all applications from mature students. Mature students might also consider our Part-time Theatre Arts Programme, Part-time Acting Programme and our distance learning programmes.

Transferring from another institution or seeking accreditation of prior (experiential) learningIf you wish to transfer from another institution onto a full-time programme at Rose Bruford College and would like your academic credits to count towards your new programme, then please apply via UCAS.

Disabled and dyslexic students.We recommend that applicants disclose their disability on their UCAS form and to the College before they attend for interview so that any adjustments, if appropriate, can be made to the interview process.

It is in students’ interests to allow information to be passed on in order that staff can make the necessary reasonable adjustments and so that discussions can take place with teaching staff at interview about possible adjustments to assessment if necessary.

If you have any queries please contact:Ros Platton, Disability AdviserCall: +44 (0)20 8308 2610 E-mail: [email protected]

UCAS detailsUCAS code: ROSE R51Institution Code Name: Rose Application Code: R51

To apply via UCAS, visit www.ucas.com where you will be able to apply online

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International exchanges

All full-time undergraduate students in the College are encouraged to consider exchanges with other European and American institutions.

We are very proud of our track record in attracting students from different countries and enabling students to undertake a study period or placement abroad, with a great proportion of students studying at European partner institutions through the Erasmus Programme – the European Commission’s educational programme for higher education students, teachers and institutions, which encourages student and teacher mobility and promotes transnational cooperation projects among universities across Europe (UK Socrates Erasmus Council).

As a Rose Bruford student, you can take part in an international exchange programme at one of our highly regarded partner institutions around the world. A period of study in another country is an important component of several of our programmes and provides you with outstanding preparation for you professional life.

The two most obvious examples are the BA (Hons) European Theatre Arts, where students can spend up to one year in a European country and the BA(Hons) American Theatre Arts, the second year of which part of the programme can be spent in the USA.


Current Erasmus European placement exchange agreements include:Czech Republic• Akademie Muzickych

Umeni V Praze (Academy of Performing Arts), Prague

• Divadelni Fakulta, (DAMU), Prague.

Estonia• Eesti Muusika-Ja Teatriakadeemia

Lavakunstikool (Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre), Tallinn

Finland• Teatterikorkeakoulu

(Theatre Academy), Helsinki.

Germany• Mecklenburgisches Staatstheater

Slovakia• Vysoka Skola Muzickych Umeni

(Academy of Performing Arts), Bratislava.

Spain• Institut del Teatre, Barcelona• Real Escuela Superior de Arte

Dramatico de Madrid, Madrid• Escuela Superior de Arte

Dramatico de Valencia, Valencia.• Escuela Superior de Arte

Dramatico de Murcia, Murcia.

Exchange/visit the USARose Bruford College has links with Stephen F Austin State University in Texas and Columbia College, Chicago. Students from the American Theatre Arts programme study for a semester; U.S. students join the European Theatre Arts programme in exchange. While some of our undergraduate students in the school of Design Management and Technical Arts and postgraduate students undertake placements at Centre College, Kentucky and at its neighbouring professional theatres.

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The College campus provides excellent facilities, including:• Two theatres: The Rose, a 330-seat theatre-in-the-round, and the multi-functional 100-seat Barn Theatre

• A Library with over 50,000 books, slides, CDs, videos and DVDs on the performing arts and related subjects, along with approximately 80 hardcopy journal titles plus access to a large number of electronic journals, and other online resources

• Two fully equipped flexible black box studio theatres

• Ten fully equipped rehearsal, movement and voice training studios

• Two digital recording studios, computer laboratories and six off-line video and audio suites

• Three fully equipped lighting design laboratories

• A costume and wardrobe complex for costume construction, maintenance and storage

• A scenic workshop complex for scenic arts teaching, scenery and props fabrication

• Theatre design studios with CAD facilities

• Specialist pre visualisation suite for Lighting programming

• Stage management and production teaching studios

• Two lecture studios with audio-visual facilities

• Specialist computer suite for CAD, visualisation, and audio and video editing

• Virtual Learning Network

Why don’t you visit us on one of our open days, and see our facilities. Please visit our website for details.

Facilities

The practice-based nature of our programmes requires an extensive range of specialist studios, workshops, and rehearsal and performance spaces.

Student maintenance loanAvailable to eligible full-time undergraduate students permanently resident in the UK. The amount you are entitled to depends on your income (or that of your parents), whether you will be living at home or in student accommodation, and whether you will be studying in or outside London. Rose Bruford College is a London HE institution. Students qualify for the higher London region loan. To apply for a tuition fee loan or a student maintenance loan, visit the SLC website at www.slc.co.uk

Student finance for home/ EU undergraduate studentsThe fastest and easiest way to apply for financial assistance is online. Student Finance England provides the service for online applications in 2013–14.

If you’re a new studentIt’s best to apply as early as possible in order to ensure that Student Finance England receives your application in good time.

For further information we recommend:www.studentfinance-yourfuture.direct.gov.ukwww.direct.gov.ukwww.bis.gov.uk/studentfinancewww.moneysavingexpert.com/family/student-loans-tuition-fees-changes

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College fees

Tuition (Undergraduate)Tuition fees at Rose Bruford College are £9,000 per year for all undergraduate degree programmes.

Audition FeesAudition fees: £45*Actor and Actor Musicianship Programmes only.

Tuition (Masters)£9,900* (Full-time) £4,950* (Part-time)

Tuition (Postgraduate)For details of tuition fees for the MPhil and PhD programmes, please contact Paul Fryer, at [email protected]

Distance learning studentsStudents on the College’s distance learning programmes pay a fee for each module taken. Please contact the College for more information. Information on part-time student support is available from www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance

International studentsFor overseas students starting in September 2013 the annual tuition fees over the duration of the programme were:

Full-time undergraduate programmes: £16,000*Full-time Masters Programme:£16,000* (bursary available)International Semester (2):£8,000* per semester

* Please note that these are 2012/13 fees, and may change for 2013/14, please contact the College for further details.

Each year the College sets aside a small amount of money from the College budget to assist students from overseas with the payment of fees. Application forms are available from the Admissions Office.

Grants and bursaries

Maintenance grantsHome/UK full-time undergraduate students may be eligible to receive financial assistance by applying to be assessed by Student Finance England. If you are a new full-time home undergraduate student starting a programme in 2013–14, you may be eligible for a maintenance grant of up to £3,250*. These grants are to help with living costs and they do not have to be repaid. EU students should contact the Government’s EU Services Team at [email protected]

College bursariesThe College has established a Student Bursary Fund to assist full-time undergraduate home students. Students who qualify for the full UK government maintenance grants and with total annual household income of £25000 or less, will receive a

total bursary of £1800 (inclusive of the annual mandatory bursary** ) over 3 years of their studies.You don’t need to repay your bursary, or make an additional application but you must have current and enrolled student status with the College when payments are made.Please note, you must agree to “consent to share” on your student support application form.For more guidance visit: www.student-finance-yourfuture.direct.gov.uk

National scholarships Rose Bruford is part of the National Scholarship Scheme. Please contact College for more details.

*Maximum grant for 2012/13**This was £384 in 2012/13


Other bursaries and trustsEach year the College sets aside a small amount of money from the College budget to support students from overseas with fees and other expenses. All applications are considered by a Committee of College staff.

Your eligibility will be automatically assessed as long as you have applied and been financially assessed for support from your national Student Finance Service. You will receive written confirmation in January if you are awarded an RBC bursary.

Students may be eligible to apply for small bursaries from a number of trusts, including The Rose Bruford Memorial Trust and The Edith Rudinger Gray Trust for Opera Studies.

There are also a number of bursaries and trusts for which Rose Bruford College may be invited to nominate students. For more information, contact the CollegeTel: +44 (0)20 8308 2600Email: [email protected]

MA bursariesSpecial bursaries are available for MA programmes. Please contact the College for further information.

For more guidance visit: www.direct.gov.uk/education andlearning/highereducation/studentfinance

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Student life

The College is set in beautiful, protected parkland, just 25 minutes by train from the heart of London’s West End.

The Rose Bruford College campus clusters around the Grade II listed Lamorbey House and grounds with modern, purpose-built facilities, including a 330-seat theatre-in-the-round, a 100-seat flexible theatre, two black box studio theatres, spacious rehearsal rooms, recording studios, computer laboratories, design and production workshops, a unique drama library and well-equipped study areas and a café-bar. Rose Bruford College is an exciting and vibrant place to study and students from all programmes work closely together, replicating the processes of a professional theatre company to make ensembles and to produce fully mounted productions. Good staff/student ratios and small

class sizes (plus frequent one-on-one tutorials) mean that students get to know their tutors and peers and benefit from regular support and guidance in academic and personal matters. The College boasts an active and supportive Student Union who regularly organise events throughout the year, both on and off campus, and in the student bar.

International StudentsFor international students the College also offer:

• International Officer

• Support in finding accommodation

• Buddy scheme


Rose Bruford College can now offer students from abroad a bespoke programme of study for a semester or a year in a range of theatre disciplines:• Theatre design (set and costume)• Lighting design• Sound design and technology• Lighting and video technology• Costume production and

wardrobe management• Scenic arts (construction, scenic

painting, prop-making and 3D manufacturing)

• Stage and production management

You will study alongside UK and international students on our unique range of specialist BA (Hons) degree programmes, validated by the University of Manchester, and we will work with you to put

together a programme of study made up of modules from these programmes. By customising your programme, you will get some important benefits:• Your programme of study can

include classes, projects, production assignments, industry placements and even study at another institution or theatre company in Europe

• You will study with UK students, so you get a rich cultural experience as well as learning about UK theatre practice

• Gain credit with us towards your degree, subject to the agreement of your home university

• You can combine modules from different disciplines

For more information, including fees and the admission criteria and process, please visit our website.

International Study Abroad Scheme

Study for a semester or a year in your chosen specialism in theatre design, technical, craft and management disciplines

AccessAlthough our new buildings are fully accessible, we are continually looking to improve access to other areas of the College.

Dyslexia and Study Skills Support Rose Bruford College is committed to supporting dyslexic students and those in need of additional study support. We have a small team of tutors dedicated to helping students in these area. A specialist tutor is available on two days every week to offer one-to-one tutorial sessions. We can offer help in areas such as reading, note taking, planning, writing, proofreading, organisation, time-management, memory skills, and approaches to research. Study skills help is available to all students and drop-in sessions are offered in the Learning Resources Centre.

For dyslexia-related issues contact: Simon Hopper, (0)20 8308 2693 e-mail [email protected]


Dyslexia screeningYou can present yourself for dyslexia screening if you think you may be dyslexic. Those considered to be dyslexic may be referred for a formal assessment with one of our panel of educational psychologists and the college may be able to help fund this, dependant on available resources.If you have an impairment, health condition (including a mental health condition) or specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia, you may be entitled to claim extra financial help as a student. This is an additional non-repayable support paid on top of anything you get through the standard student finance package. This funding is called Disabled Students Allowance.

Forms and information are available fromwww.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance

Any queries please contact: Dr Paul Fryer, (0)20 8308 2633 email: [email protected]

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“ The support and excellent grounding I received at Rose Bruford was instrumental in the building of my career. I left the College ready to fly… technically, emotionally and psychologically.”Greg Hicks, BA (Hons) Acting, Actor, Royal Shakespeare Company

Performance

Contents: Performance

Performance programmes and other information:

Undergraduate:

BA (Hons) Acting

BA (Hons) Actor Musicianship

BA (Hons) American Theatre Arts

BA (Hons) European Theatre Arts

BA (Hons) Opera Studies (by online distance learning)

BA (Hons) Theatre Studies (by online distance learning)

Part-time:

Part-Time Acting Programme (PTAP)

Summer School


BA (Hons) Acting

“ We are always impressed by the artistic and professional approach with which Rose Bruford graduates embark upon their careers. They have clearly been taught that hard work, stamina and determination are vital to succeed in this industry.” Mahoney Bannon Associates

BA (Hons)Acting*

Duration3 Years.

Term StartSeptember, 2013.

Entry Requirements Suggested A-Levels or equivalent subjects: English, Theatre Studies, Drama. All applicants are invited for an audition.

How to ApplyPlease apply through UCAS: Institution code name: Rose Institution application code: R51 Programme code: W410

Further InformationFor a complete programme description please email/visit our website [email protected]

*Drama UK Accredited

The Drama UK accredited BA (Hons) Acting programme provides you with the skills needed to become a successful professional actor for the stage, screen and recorded media. Acting is a demanding programme that aims to produce artists who are physically and vocally flexible, and intellectually alive and curious. You will work in a variety of genres and repertoires from classical to contemporary. Alongside the core disciplines of voice, movement and acting techniques, you will develop a range of creative and transferable skills that will equip you to be an articulate and enterprising practitioner able to compete in this profession.


BA (Hons) Actor Musicianship

“ As a regular employer of actor-musicians, I look to the Rose Bruford Course to supply versatile and committed performers who will fit readily into a professional ensemble.” Peter Rowe, Artistic Director of The New Wolsey Theatre

“ As a professional practitioner working in the field using actors who play instruments, I cannot stress enough the vital importance of the training on offer at Rose Bruford.” John Doyle, Tony Award winning director of actor musician work in the West End and on Broadway

BA (Hons)Actor Musicianship*

Duration3 Years.


Entry Requirements Suggested A-Levels or equivalent subjects: Theatre Studies, Music. All applicants are invited for an audition.

How to ApplyPlease apply through UCAS: Institution code name: Rose Institution application code: R51 Programme code: W4W3

Further InformationFor a complete programme description please visit our website www.bruford.ac.uk


The Actor Musicianship programme offers unique and practical Drama UK accredited training for actors who have musical skills. It is taught by the same team as the Acting programme, and shares the same core disciplines and approaches to performance. Our professional team, will help you to develop the skills of the actor musician through practical classes in movement, voice and approaches to text and character. You will also be developing your existing musical skills for use within a variety of performance contexts. Perhaps most importantly, you will explore how these skills interconnect. Your actor’s imagination will be developed to help you create, lead and make music, whilst acting classes will explore the musicality of performance.


BA (Hons) American Theatre Arts

“ The American Theatre Arts programme is both unique and essential. It is a real pleasure to direct students on the programme and encounter their immeasurably deepened understanding of the work after their American residency.” Cheryl Faraone, Joint Artistic Director, Potomac Theatre Project (New York)

BA (Hons)American Theatre Arts

Duration3 Years.Part of study is available in the US.


Entry Requirements Suggested A-Levels or equivalent subjects: Theatre Studies, Music. All applicants are invited for an audition.



Joining the unique ATA programme means you will spend part of your three years of study in the United States of America. In the UK and USA, you will have the opportunity to explore a comprehensive range of disciplines, including acting, directing, playwriting, musical theatre, children’s theatre and theatre design; and to devise and produce your own independent projects. You will be closely tutored in a practical approach to the American ‘classics’ – including plays by Arthur Miller, Tennessee Williams and David Mamet, perform in productions directed by professional practitioners, and work with experienced playwrights. Your practical theatre work will be framed by contextual study of the history, politics and multi-ethnic culture of the United States.


BA (Hons) European Theatre Arts

“ The graduates of European Theatre Arts consistently make a strong contribution to innovative and exciting contemporary performance. They have been trained as versatile, resourceful and adventurous performers with a unique ability to integrate in already formed professional ensembles and – maybe most importantly-create their own theatre work.” Jorge Lopes Ramos, Artistic Director of Zecora Ura Theatre Company

BA (Hons)European Theatre Arts

Duration3 Years.Part of study is available in Europe.


Entry Requirements Suggested A-Levels or equivalent subjects: Theatre Studies, Performing Arts, English Literature, Art. International Baccalaureate and other international equivalent qualifications accepted. All applicants are invited for an audition.



At the heart of the European Theatre Arts programme is the notion of crossing boundaries. You will be training in European theatre practice and investigating not only the role of the performer, but also the part played by the director, playwright and designer in contemporary theatre. You will explore these practices in a variety of socio-cultural European contexts, spending part of the programme abroad studying at another European institution of theatre training.By joining this unique programme, you will engage with the work of practitioners who shaped 20th-Century theatre, be given the opportunity to experiment with new forms of theatre, perform in public shows directed by professional directors, and devise and produce your own work. In this respect, the emphasis of the programme is on the re-invention of tradition, collaborative and innovative practice.


BA (Hons) Opera Studies (by online distance learning)

“ This intellectually exciting course promotes cutting edge enquiry and has led to some of the best undergraduate work I have seen.” Professor Jan Smaczny, Hamilton Harty Professor, Queen’s University, Belfast

BA (Hons)Opera Studies (by online distance learning)

DurationMinimum 3 YearsMaximum 12 years(Depending on Hons, Pass, Diploma, Cert).


Entry Requirements The programme is open access to anyone who has a passion for opera.

How to ApplyPlease apply direct to the College.

Further InformationFor a complete programme description please visit our website www.bruford.ac.ukOr contact [email protected]

This programme has an ‘educators’ route which will support you in your preparation for a PGCE in Music.

The Opera Studies degree will deepen your understanding and enliven your passion – you need no prior musical training to join. The programme aims to develop and enhance your knowledge and appreciation of opera through the study of various aspects of this unique art form. Delivered by distance learning you can fit your study around your life and, most importantly, you will never be alone because you will have a Personal Tutor for each module. Your work will be done via our Virtual Learning Network with optional study days, and you will enjoy free access to many online resources. Unique to this programme is an ‘Educators’ route which will support you in preparation for a PGCE in music.



“ There’s no substitute to learning from the best really, is there?” Michael Purdy: Teacher/Director

Photograph by John Tramper, courtesy of The Globe Theatre




BA (Hons)Theatre Studies (by online distance learning)

DurationMinimum 3 YearsMaximum 12 years(Depending on Hons, Pass, Diploma, Cert).


Entry Requirements Consideration is given to applicants with non-standard degree level qualifications (e.g: A-Levels and International Baccalaureate) depending on relevant experience.

How to ApplyPlease apply direct to the College, telephone +44 (0)20 8308 2600 or email [email protected]


Part-time student loans apply to this programme.

Our long-established BA (Hons) Theatre Studies programme is delivered by online Distance Learning and provides an ideal way to get a university degree without having to stop earning.

The degree, was extensively enhanced in 2012, is taught via our online campus and is intended for anyone interested in theatre who wishes to develop a thorough knowledge from its beginnings to modern performance. You will be invited to analyse plays, performances, practice and practitioners to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for theatre.

A flexible study programme offering a range of awards from HE certificate to full honours degree. Top up potential available for prior experiential and/or accredited learning in related areas.



“ Rose Bruford, gave me the skills and confidence to follow my dreams of being on stage. Very soon after leaving, I started writing comedy material and performing stand up. I won The Hackney Empire Best New Act of London a year later and started performing all over the world. I have appeared on TV and Radio worldwide, written and performed in sitcoms and also films. My comedy writing also gained recognition, when I won Columnist of the Year in 2008. Rose Bruford helped nurture my potential.” Shazia Mirza, Award-winning comedian

This is an intensive part-time programme that offers you a practical introduction to the skills and techniques of the acting profession. It is designed specifically for you if you want to learn the craft of acting, develop physical, vocal and imaginative skills, and explore dramatic text for performance. The programme is ideal if you wish to begin the pursuit of acting as a potential career, or would like to hone your skills to prepare for auditions. A practical way for you to train for the industry.

Duration3 terms (13 weeks each) Additional 1 term by invite only (One evening per week).


Entry Requirements Applications are welcome for those aged 18+. Candidates should actively enjoy all aspects of practical drama work.

Academic StaffPlease see website for details for professionals teaching on this programme.

Fee Information£450* per term

How to ApplyPlease contact the College +44 (0)20 8308 2600 or email [email protected]

Further InformationFor a complete programme description please visit our website www.bruford.ac.uk*2012/13 fee only



Summer School

“ I have gained so many friends as a result of this course and have learned so much from them throughout the process and not just when performing but also outside rehearsals. The entire Rose Bruford Summer School experience has been, most probably one of the best experiences of my life so far… enrolling in a course as intense as this one can definitely determine whether the acting business really is right for you” Summer School Student

This intensive, two-week introductory programme utilises and develops your acting skills with classes in movement, voice and general acting. It is equally suited to those with some acting experience wishing to improve or extend their skills, and to those with limited experience who want to explore the work of the actor. Focusing on two plays – one classical and one contemporary – each week culminates in a performance in front of an invited audience. You will be taught and directed by leading industry professionals and permanent members of staff at Rose Bruford College. The course and provides excellent preparation for students intending to apply to UK drama schools, or wishing to build on prior experience.

Duration2 weeks.

StartJuly 2013.

Entry Requirements Candidates should have interest in acting skills.

Fee Information£715* non-residential £975* residential



*2012/13 fee only


Summer School

“ The theatre, film and television professions need talented, trained young people to refresh the artistic world that I’ve been part of for so many years. Without the kind of training that this College fosters that world will diminish and, eventually, die. Any prospective student who is passionate and determined about performance, design and technical arts in any theatrical medium will find at Rose Bruford a place that fosters the necessary imagination, skill and knowledge to pursue it as a career.”Sir Richard Eyre, President of Rose Bruford College

Design, Management & Technical Arts

Contents: Design, Management & Technical Arts

Design, Management & Technical Arts programmes and other information:

Undergraduate:

BA (Hons) Costume Production

BA (Hons) Creative Lighting Control

BA (Hons) Lighting Design

BA (Hons) Performance Sound

BA (Hons) Scenic Arts

BA (Hons) Stage Management

BA (Hons) Theatre Design


BA (Hons) Costume Production*

“ I have been employing Rose Bruford Costume Production graduates on our summer tour (and occasional autumn forays), one after the other, for over 16 years. It has been an absolute pleasure. It’s not easy coping with an opera tour, on the move, perhaps no more than 10 hours between shows, keeping opera singers happy but orderly, their wigs and hair dressed and costumes steamed, ironed and smart, and (most important) always with a cheerful demeanour, whatever the backstage stresses. I’m sure I’m not the only employer who never recruits from anywhere else.” Freddie Stockdale, Founder/Manager Pavilion Opera

Duration3 Years.Placements available from 1 week to 3 months.


Entry Requirements A-Levels, BTEC or equivalent. All applicants are invited for interview (portfolio required).




BA (Hons)Costume Production*

The Drama UK accredited Costume Production programme will provide you with the understanding and skills needed to pursue a career in the production of historical and contemporary costumes and accessories. Our aim is to produce professionals who are not only equipped with the expertise and knowledge required, but who also possess the vision and determination to become leaders in the field of costume production. Good professional practice requires an enquiring and analytical approach, and the programme will also provide you with a range of study and research skills that will drive your development as an enterprising and interpretative artist and craftsperson.


BA (Hons) Creative Lighting Control

“ In an environment where HE institutions are increasingly having to justify the relevance and employability of their courses, the Creative Lighting Control course stands head and shoulders above many of the more traditional lighting production degree courses in producing graduates who not only have the technical skills required to get that all important first job, but also the creative knowledge too. The training that the students receive reflects the techniques, trends and equipment that are currently being used in the industry, due to Rose Bruford’s close ties with manufacturers, rental companies, practitioners and designers.” Hugh Davies-Webb, freelance live video technologist and designer

BA (Hons)Creative Lighting Control

The role of the creative technologist requires imaginative use of technology when interpreting and implementing a design, as well as excellent craft and technical skills. You will focus primarily on the role of the programmer for lighting and video, although you will experience all aspects of lighting, from design and visualisation to management. Digital technologies are now at the heart of all live entertainment. There is an industry demand for specialist lighting and video programmers and technicians who are at ease with technology and who also possess the creativity needed to stage the very best live events. The Creative Lighting Control programme will support and guide your development towards a career in the ever changing and exciting world of the lighting industry.




How to ApplyPlease apply through UCAS: Institution code name: Rose Institution application code: R51 Programme code: WG46



“ Rose Bruford has always produced excellent graduates with a wide range of skills and industry knowledge.” Bryan Raven, Managing Director, White Light Ltd

BA (Hons) Lighting Design

BA (Hons)Lighting Design*

Today’s lighting designers are original, resourceful and thoughtful artists who create images that can enhance and transform a live performance in a wide variety of media. The Drama UK accredited Lighting Design programme is designed to nurture your abilities and build your confidence. The course will enable you to transform a space, into a successful design combining performance and light. Programme staff, visiting designers and lighting professionals will work closely with you on developing the skills you may require to produce original and intelligent designs for a range of collaborators and clients. Training will reflect the shape of today’s lighting industries by being rooted in lighting design for theatre whilst introducing you to allied lighting disciplines such as designing for architecture, corporate events, and live music.

Duration3 Years.Placements available from 1 week to 3 months..







“ We live in a revolutionary time with regards to the creation and delivery of sound not only because it continues to be an integral part of theatre and performance, but now, more than ever before, it’s also an established art-form in its own right. A consequence of this is a need for better trained and well informed sound practitioners and making the right choice with respect to how and where you train has never been more important. The BA (Hons) in Performance Sound offered by Rose Bruford gives students the perfect grounding needed to get a head start in the industry” Steven Brown, Head of Sound at Royal Exchange Theatre Company

BA (Hons) Performance Sound

BA (Hons)Performance Sound

Performance Sound specialists are defined by their unique ability to bring a wide range of creative and technical solutions to audio in performance, and their importance continues to grow with sound design and operation becoming fundamental in every field of performance – from theatre to music concerts, from sports events to dance, and from site-specific installation to radio drama. Performance Sound is a unique degree programme which will equip you with the creative, technical and organisational skills to be competitive in this exciting area of the creative industries.




How to ApplyPlease apply through UCAS: Institution code name: Rose Institution application code: R51 Programme code: WJ49



“ The students from Rose Bruford have always been of a very high calibre. The commitment to the job and to theatre in general is very high. We have professionally employed students either during or after their placement has ended. I would not hesitate to employ ex Rose Bruford students who have been on placement with us here in the Construction Department. The training they receive at Rose Bruford has put them in a highly employable position.“ Paul Evans,Head of Scenic Construction & Armoury, National Theatre

BA (Hons) Scenic Arts

BA (Hons)Scenic Arts*

The Drama UK accredited Scenic Arts programme is designed to equip you with a range of theatre craft skills including prop making, scenery building and scenic painting. You will emerge from the programme with a forward-looking professional knowledge of the technical arts that support all types of performance, based on traditional experience and practice as well as modern materials and emerging technologies. Your skills will enable you to pursue a rewarding career in performance and media industries including theatre, film, television and theme attractions.

Duration3 Years.Placements approximately 6 weeks.







BA (Hons) Stage Management

“ Rose Bruford prepares its students for the industry, the constant round of making theatre combined with regular interaction with working professionals produces students that are under no illusions about life in theatre, when they arrive on a stage they know what to expect and what is expected of them” David Evans, Theatrical Solutions

“ Over the years I have found that Rose Bruford stage management students often graduate with a professional approach to the work, and a unique ability to apply themselves to a variety of project styles and demands.” Adam Carrée, Production Manager, Sadlers Wells

BA (Hons)Stage Management

Whether you are interested in managing people and events, or working closely with actors, writers and directors to develop new and exciting projects, the Drama UK accredited Stage Management programme will support and guide your development towards a professional career in stage management in theatre and related performance industries. Stage management is about coordinating a range of disciplines through the production process, enabling your team to produce its best possible work including learning to respond intelligently to unpredictable creative circumstances and then working out how to proceed with clarity. The sheer variety of challenges makes great demands on your creativity, your knowledge of the context within which you are working, and your ability to analyse situations.

Duration3 Years.Placements available from 1 to 3 months.







BA (Hons) Theatre Design

“ I have always found Rose Bruford design graduates to be professional, hardworking and skilled and to show initiative and enthusiasm in their work. I have often recommended them to other designers as assistants or to directors as designers.“ Sophie Jump, Freelance Designer and Joint Honorary Secretary Society of British Theatre Designers

“ It’s always a joy to work with graduates from the Rose Bruford design course, because they hit the ground running! There was one occasion when a young designer arrived with us as an assistant, and ended up creating, designing and realising the entire set. It’s really important to know that young designers can be entrusted with that level of responsibility, and that they will come up with workable, practical and above all imaginative solutions.“ Michael Walling, Artistic Director Border Crossings

BA (Hons)Theatre Design

Uniquely you will experience the total design process on this programme from the initial creative dialogue, through visualisation to full performance. Placing equal emphasis on costume and set design, you will learn to respond visually and creatively to stimuli ranging from text and character to music, space and movement. The programme will help you develop your professional awareness and understanding of the responsibilities of the designer through a comprehensive programme of classes, projects and public performances. The Theatre Design programme will support and guide your development towards a professional career in theatre and associated live and recorded performance events.

Duration3 Years.Placements of 6 to 8 weeks in the 2nd year.






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“ The College has a vibrant, robust and inclusive research culture that reflects our institutional identity: vocational, diverse, and collaborative. Practice-based and scholarly research is a distinctive focus of all our postgraduate training.”Professor Nesta Jones

Postgraduate

Contents: Postgraduate

Programmes:

MA Ensemble Theatre (Full-time study)

MA Theatre for Young Audiences (Full and part-time study)

MA Theatre and Performance Studies (Online distance learning)

Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education Theatre & Performing Arts (Part-time study)

MPhil and PhD Research Degrees (In partnership with Goldsmiths, University of London)


MA Ensemble Theatre(Full-time study)

“ The ensemble is the engine of theatre making. We work together to create theatre that will inspire ourselves so that we can inspire our audiences. Without this working together the work cannot take place.” Peter Brook, Director, International Centre for Theatre Research, Paris

MAEnsemble Theatre(Full-time study)

The programme adopts the philosophy of creating an ensemble company. All theatre is a collaboration, and in the true ensemble company this collaborative ethos results in something imaginative, dynamic and original. Over the 13 months of your study, you will explore the meaning of ensemble theatre practice through a series of productions and working with ensemble practitioners from companies across the country. The theoretical and practical research into your theatrical specialism as a performer, director, writer, dramaturg, scenographer, technical creators, manager or producer, will contribute to the company’s shared understanding of making theatre in this collaborative cauldron and prepare you for professional work within the field or for moving on to further research at MPhil or PhD level.

Duration13 months full-time.


Entry Requirements A good honours degree (usually a 2.1) and/or equivalent professional experience in a related field. You will be required to attend an interview or audition.





MA Theatre for Young Audiences(Full and part-time study)

“ Young people’s theatre has changed hugely over the past 30 years and it’s always contentious, always exciting. No one has all the answers so there is a strong sense in which we are all learning together as practitioners.” Tony Graham, Artistic Director, Unicorn Theatre, London

MA Theatre for Young Audiences(Full and part-time study)

The UK’s only MA focussing on creating theatre for young audiences. This programme aims to develop your existing skills and prepare you for a career in this growing and exciting vocational field.

Working alongside our TYA creative partners − like London’s Unicorn Theatre (the UKs leading theatre for young audiences) − you will explore, through practice and practice-based research, a range of theatre making techniques and engage with the core theoretical arguments that underpin and inform this rich and innovative area of theatre making, across diverse age groups. Through investigating the international context and background of theatre for young audiences, you will develop the tools you need to reflect upon and further your personal artistic and academic practice.

Duration13 months full-time. 25 months part-time.


Entry Requirements A good honours degree (usually a 2.1) and/or equivalent professional experience in a related field. You will be required to attend an interview or audition.

Academic StaffPlease see website for details for professionals teaching on this programme

How to ApplyPlease contact the College +44 (0)20 8308 2600 or email or email [email protected]



MATheatre and Performance Studies* (by online distance learning)



You will be able to study the world of theatre and performance exploring theatre practice, performance and theory, from the comfort of your own home. If your interest is in Acting or Directing or Arts Management, then as the programme progresses you can tailor the pathways to fit your professional interests. With the support of an allocated personal tutor for each module, you will have the flexibility to analyse theatre from a perspective of your choosing. There are no attendance requirements, except for the final viva examination (which may be carried out by video conferencing for students who live outside of the UK). The programme offers excellent potential for professional development, and is designed to appeal to students from both a practical and theoretical background. A unique online programme devised by leading practitioners of Theatre.


MA Theatre and Performance Studies* (by online distance learning)

Duration3 years part-time

Term StartSeptember, January or April.

Entry Requirements A good honours degree in a relevant subject area from a recognised university or institution of equivalent standing.

How to ApplyPlease contact Dr Paul Fryer on +44 (0)20 8308 2633 or email [email protected]


FeesSubject to confirmation

* Subject to validation in 2012 please contact the College for further details

Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher EducationTheatre & Performing Arts(Part-time study)

The postgraduate certificate is primarily for full and part-time teachers and those who support learning in HE in the performing arts disciplines of theatre, drama, dance, music, lighting, scenography and the digital arts. The programme is work-based and flexible, drawing on your experience as learners and teachers and contextualising this professional practice within a reflective pedagogic framework. Monthly evening sessions will be augmented by peer learning groups and self-directed study within your own work situations. Work- based teaching and research opportunities may be used as evidence for demonstrating the fulfilment of the programme learning outcomes. Because the focus of the programme is on supporting student learning, technicians and other support staff will also find that this programme is well suited to their needs.

Duration1 year part-time (One evening per month/11 months).

Term StartOctober, 2013.

Entry Requirements Candidates should hold a recognised undergraduate degree and be actively working as a teacher or supporting learning in higher education.


Fee Information£1,550** for the programme


Further InformationFor a complete programme description please visit our website www.bruford.ac.uk*Accredited by the Higher Education Academy **2012/13 fee only


Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher EducationTheatre & Performing Arts*(Part-time study)

MPhil and PhD Research Degrees

MPhil and PhD Research Degrees

Based at Rose Bruford College you will enjoy the benefits of working in the highly creative environment of one of the UK’s leading theatre training institutions in partnership with Goldsmiths, University of London, which enjoys a world-class reputation for research, creativity and innovation. The theatre-making resources and the range of creative and technical disciplines at the College are ideal for practice-based research. Jointly registered with Goldsmiths and Rose Bruford College, you will enjoy a programme of research and research training that meets the demanding requirements of both institutions. Our joint supervision arrangement delivers the added advantage of access to the facilities of a major, multi-disciplinary, arts-based institution with an international reputation and extensive library and support facilities.


MPhil and PhD Research Degrees (In partnership with Goldsmiths, University of London).

Duration3–6 years depending on mode of study.

Term StartSeptember, January or April.

Entry Requirements A good honours degree in a relevant subject area from a recognised university or institution of equivalent standing.

Academic StaffSupervising Faculty at Rose Bruford College includes: Professor Kathy Dacre, Dr Paul Fryer, Professor Nesta Jones, Professor Simon Trussler, Dr Carol Morley.

How to ApplyPlease contact Dr Paul Fryer on +44 (0)20 8308 2633 or email [email protected]

For a list of the current range and Research interests on offer and details of our Research Centres, please visit www.bruford.ac.uk or www.theatrefutures.org.uk

Documents

Rose Bruford College Prospectus