Design for Film and Television

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.

Key features


• Gain hands-on industry experience: You’ll have the opportunity to complete a work experience placement of up to a year in length. Dependent on the duration of your placement, you could gain an additional Diploma or Certificate in Professional Practice.



• Learn from award-winning designers: Gain insights from industry experts through lectures, workshops and live briefs. Recent guests include Oscar-nominated Maria Djurkovic (The Imitation Game) and BAFTA-winner Charles Wood (Doctor Strange).



• Take part in global opportunities: Apply for an international exchange or join exciting study trips. Previous destinations include Luc Besson studios in Paris, Harry Potter Studios, and behind-the-scenes tours of major London film sets.



• Approved by ScreenSkills Select: This course carries the ScreenSkills Select quality-mark, recognising it as one of the best for preparing students for careers in the screen industries - backed by industry leaders across film and TV.



Employability

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



• Tiger Aspect.



Some projects our graduates have been involved with include:


• Star Wars



- the Marvel franchise


• The Fast and The Furious.



TV productions our graduates have been involved with include:


• EastEnders



• Emmerdale



• Killing Eve



• Victoria



• Bad Education



• Gentleman Jack.

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is recognised as one of the UK's top three universities, ranking 1st for Course Quality and top five for Student Life and Employability (University Compare 2027).

Nottingham is one of the UK's top student cities and is located in one of England's most affordable regions. With more than 15,000 student rooms within walking distance of campus, there's accommodation to suit every budget. NTU also guarantees first-year accommodation for students studying in Nottingham (T&Cs apply).

Across five campuses in Nottingham and London, students benefit from world-class facilities, innovative learning spaces and a vibrant community. Whether you live on campus or commute, NTU offers an accessible and supportive student experience.

At NTU, you'll graduate with experience, not just a degree. Every course includes at least eight weeks of professional experience, backed by strong employer links, placement opportunities and long-term career support. NTU also offers Gold-rated teaching (TEF 2023) and is recognised for its high-quality teaching, excellent learning resources and student support.

Join NTU this September for academic excellence, career-focused learning and a thriving student community.