Design for Film and Television BA (Hons)

Created in close collaboration with the film and television industry, this course will prepare you for a successful career as a production designer, art director or other art department role. Learn a wide range of art department skills including set design, visualisation and drafting.<br/><br/>**Key features**<br/><br/><br/>- As a dedicated art and design school, our facilities promote collaboration and innovation. You’ll be working alongside artists, designers, photographers, illustrators, animators, and filmmakers.<br/><br/><br/>- Opportunity to apply for a European or international exchange to one of our partner institutions.<br/><br/><br/>- All first-year students within the School of Art & Design will work together on a joint project.<br/><br/><br/>- The School supports your course in developing a flexible approach that enables work experience / placement activity to occur within modules.<br/><br/><br/>- Industry experts and specialists are a regular feature of the course, either delivering guest lectures and workshops or working more closely with you on live projects. Recent industry experts include: Oscar-nominated production designer Maria Djurkovic (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Billy Elliot, The Imitation Game) and BAFTA award-winning production designer Charles Wood (Guardians of the Galaxy, Doctor Strange).<br/><br/><br/>- Study trips have included the Harry Potter film studios, London and the Luc Besson studios, Paris.<br/><br/><br/>- Opportunity to exhibit at a high-profile industry venue, such as Pinewood Studios.<br/><br/><br/>- Were ranked 12th best University for Art and Design in the UK. (The Complete University Guide 2021).<br/><br/><br/>- NTU is ranked the top 15 universities in the UK for Design and Crafts (14th). (Guardian University Guide 2021)<br/><br/><br/>- NTU is ranked joint 30th in the UK for Art and Design. (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021)<br/><br/><br/>- 100% of BA (Hons) Design for Film and Television students would recommend studying at NTU to others. (National Student Survey 2020). <br/><br/><br/>**Assessment**<br/><br/>Assessment is 100% through coursework. You will receive feedback throughout each module and will be awarded a grade.<br/><br/>**Employability**<br/><br/>Graduates have gone on to work as production designers, art directors, and in a wide range of art department roles within film and television for companies including: BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Mammoth and Tiger Aspect. Some projects our graduates have been involved with include: Star Wars, the Marvel franchise and The Fast and The Furious. TV productions our graduates have been involved with include: EastEnders, Emmerdale, Killing Eve, Victoria, Bad Education and Gentleman Jack .<br/><br/>**Your space to create at NTU** <br/><br/>We’re committed to helping you explore, expand and refine your craft, as you discover new creative horizons with some truly great tools, equipment and workspaces. Visit our facilities hub at **www.ntu.ac.uk/artfacilities** to find out more.<br/><br/>**Our students’ work – ‘We Are Creatives’** <br/><br/>Explore our online showcase ‘We Are Creatives’ - celebrating the work of the School of Art & Design students. You will find a sneak peak of some of our students’ work and gain a real insight into what it’s like to be part of the NTU creative community at **wearecreativesntu.art.**

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is a university like no other – their combination of world-class facilities, quality teaching, award-winning student support and a buzzing student community provides a student experience like no other. <br/><br/>Ranked 2nd in the UK for Student Life (University Compare 2026), NTU is a place that everyone can call home. Artisanal chefs can perfect their choux buns in industry-standard kitchens, athletes can test their skills at local sports clubs & major stadiums, and lawyers can build up their confidence in the mock courtroom. With over 130 clubs and societies to choose from, you'll also have the chance to try out new activities and meet people from across the globe.<br/><br/>NTU is based in the Midlands, the cheapest region to live as a student in England (National Student Money Survey 2023). With over 60,000 students, it’s compact, friendly, and well-located, and offers amazing experiences, life-changing opportunities, and a unique spirit. <br/><br/>Start your NTU journey this September with guaranteed accommodation (T&C's apply). <br/><br/>"Coming here was the best decision I ever made; the course is fantastic, everything has been really easy, and I honestly couldn't see myself anywhere else now."<br/>Katie Hewiston, BA (Hons) Fashion Management