Prop Making The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

Overview

Studying on the Prop Making pathway of the BA (Hons) Theatre Practice course, you will: 

• Receive intensive training in making props using a broad range of materials and techniques
• Develop research-based, aesthetic and technical design interpretation choices
• Undertake industry placements within a range of professional practices

• Become one of Central’s Prop Makers: develop into a highly technically skilled, creatively inventive, collaborative and informed individual, able to contribute effectively and professionally to any production and its team.

Gain a high level of technical competence

You will gain experience and a high level of technical competence, working with a wide range of prop making materials and techniques in The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama first-class facilities, including sculpting skills, casting techniques, welding, 3D printing, polystyrene carving, vacuum forming, carpentry, life casting, paint finishing and texturing. You will develop skills in research, analysis, collaboration and design interpretation, as well as strong technical drawing skills and an understanding of colour theories and working to scale. You will also cultivate a broad understanding of period styles and aesthetics.