Light in Performance MA
Rose Bruford College
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MA - Master of Arts

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MA - Master of Arts

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Rose Bruford College

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The Light in Performance MA offers a unique opportunity to practically explore current uses and applications of light as a material for performance. Learning happens through a series of experimental workshops in a fully equipped studio theatre, observations/placements, and specialist training with industry partners.The programme is aimed at lighting specialists who want to develop and expand their practice in designing with light and non-specialists who want to enhance their knowledge of ...Read more

The Light in Performance MA offers a unique opportunity to practically explore current uses and applications of light as a material for performance. Learning happens through a series of experimental workshops in a fully equipped studio theatre, observations/placements, and specialist training with industry partners.

The programme is aimed at lighting specialists who want to develop and expand their practice in designing with light and non-specialists who want to enhance their knowledge of working with light, such as directors, designers, choreographers, dancers, musicians and artists.

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WUSCA ranking:
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96/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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37th
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
20 Jan 25

It is a relatively quiet area with access to central London. However, the frequency of travel between Woolwich and Sidcup has been difficult for several students and separates us..Read more

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Nurul
16 Dec 24

The teachers are amazing, I love the amount and variety of classes, provided me unique and different kinds of skills. I really like the lab facilities and hope that there are more..Read more

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Entry requirements

Applicants for Masters Programmes will be expected to have a good undergraduate degree in a related subject area. The College also encourages applications from those without formal qualifications who may be accepted on the basis of professional experience.

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£18,100 overall

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18100

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£24,150 overall

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24150

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20 Jan 25
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It is a relatively quiet area with access to central London. However, the frequency of travel between Woolwich and Sidcup has been difficult for several students and separates us...
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Nurul
16 Dec 24
Light in Performance MA
The teachers are amazing, I love the amount and variety of classes, provided me unique and different kinds of skills. I really like the lab facilities and hope that there are more...
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Rose Bruford College
Lamorbey Park Burnt Oak Lane Bexley DA15 9DF United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Woolwich Arsenal  2.4 miles away Nearest train station: Sidcup  0.2 miles away
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