Rose Bruford College, Centre for Digital Production

Courses offered

• Virtual Theatre and Digital Experiences BA (Hons)
• Digital Content Design for Theatre and Live Events BA (Hons)

Course overview

We have developed two new programmes which focus on new digital tools and new mediums in live performance, such as virtual reality and immersive experiences. They will support students to develop the latest technical and visual storytelling skills for a career in Films, Theatre, Gaming or Festivals.

Immersive virtual experiences are increasingly used to enhance our relationship with big brands and deliver the ‘wow’ factor, and theatre, gaming and films are rapidly expanding their use of this developing field.

Our Virtual Theatre and Digital Experiences BA (Hons) programme trains students to become creative technologists – they design and create the next generation of digital theatre and experiences. It is a great time to get involved at the cutting edge of virtual reality, and employers are increasingly looking for candidates with an understanding of how people interact with digital assets and who have the relevant design and technical skills.

James Simpson (robot avatar) & Enrique Munoz-Jimenez (frog avatar) teaching students in social platform VR Chat using VR headsets, Oculus Quest

What students will do

Virtual Theatre and Digital Experiences students will devise and create sophisticated immersive experiences using digital platforms including Virtual Reality, Mixed Reality, motion capture technology and game engines platforms.

The students will become theatre makers and storytellers but at the same time have a great understanding of digital technology with a range of specialist skills, able to support a live theatre experience by integrating the technology and engineering with digital systems.

The Digital Content Design for Theatre and Live Events BA (Hons) programme focuses on designing digital content for the theatre and live events industries. Almost all live and online events feature digital content in some way, films and TV use digital content designers to create visual impact during filming and in post-production. Immersive experiences using VR and video content are developing rapidly, and creative experts who understand how to use the technology to articulate an artistic vision are in high demand.

This course focuses on channelling each student's creativity into storytelling using their own unique style and visual language. They will learn how to use a wide range of cutting-edge equipment to bring visions to life, through a series of collaborative project briefs.

Trained by industry professionals with experience working on world renowned projects such as Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and at the Royal Opera House, students will learn the digital content design workflow from concept to delivery.

The first year will give them the core skills to bring ideas to life such as design principles and fundamental 2D/3D design software skills and motion capture. Then students will start to develop the skills needed to use media servers, cameras, projectors, control desks, motion capture and virtual reality equipment and green screen technologies.

Fees and bursaries

UK/Republic of Ireland students: £9,250 International students: £18,000

UK student Bursary: £600

We will offer £600 financial support for each year of the course in the form of a bursary to all students who come from households below the median income level (£29,400). This will be paid automatically in February (£300) and May (£300) if you are eligible.

International student Bursary: £6,000

Rose Bruford College awards one bursary to an international student. The bursaries have a value of £2,000 each year for three years.

Accommodation

Our hall of residence at Christopher Court is directly opposite Sidcup Station and a short walk from our Lamorbey Park Campus. It consists of 168 spacious en-suite rooms with individual study space in a safe and secure environment. Each flat shares a kitchen and social area for six students. Students can also find accommodation through private landlords – information and support at rbstudentservices.com.

Entry requirements

UCAS points required: 64

This is equivalent to two Cs at A Level or one Merit and two Passes at BTEC (QCF) National Diploma or equivalent.

We offer places based upon each student's future potential. We may offer places based on lower UCAS points than shown here, or give an offer that is not linked to UCAS points if we have evidence of your potential from your application or interview/audition.

Application

Apply through UCAS: then in an interview with the main programme tutors, the applicant has the chance to show their portfolio and demonstrate a passion for the subject.

Your portfolio can consist of any relevant work you've done as part of your education or in your spare time. We are just interested to learn about the areas which interest you and get an idea of your current skillset.

The interview is also an important chance to ask us any questions you have to find out if this programme is right for you, so try not to be too nervous!

Find our more at Bruford.ac.uk or contact Admissions@bruford.ac.uk