Mountview’s vocational, hands-on courses in sound have seen graduates go on to be production sound engineers and sound designers in the West End, across the UK and internationally.
For undergraduates, we offer two training levels: a two-year Foundation Degree (FdA) which provides a fast-track training and a three-year BA (Hons) with greater experience and the possibility of design roles.
Our practical training runs over 30 hours per week, 36 weeks per year. You’ll begin with workshops covering core skills in all areas of production arts before moving quickly on to practical show roles. What sets Mountview apart from other drama schools is that you get vast experience working on large musicals, mixing sound for West End-scale casts.
Strong emphasis is placed on learning through practice. There is continuous assessment of coursework and practical show roles throughout. All modules are compulsory.
Students gain first-hand experience of working alongside industry professionals including sound designers, engineers, radio mic fitters and programmers.
Sound training covers:
Training and productions delivered in partnership with renowned theatre sound company Autograph Sound Recording Ltd
2018/19 Term Dates
Autumn term 21st September – 21st December 2018
Spring term 14th January – 12th April 2019
Summer term 23rd April – 12th July 2019
2019/20 Term Dates
Autumn term September – December
Spring term January – April
Summer term May – July
2018/19 Term Dates
Autumn term 21st September – 21st December 2018
Spring term 14th January – 12th April 2019
Summer term 23rd April – 12th July 2019
2019/20 Term Dates
Autumn term September – December
Spring term January – April
Summer term May – July
2018/19 Term Dates
Autumn term 21st September – 21st December 2018
Spring term 14th January – 12th April 2019
Summer term 23rd April – 12th July 2019
2019/20 Term Dates
Autumn term September – December
Spring term January – April
Summer term May – July
Fees are subject to annual review and may increase in years 2 and 3 in line with inflation. One term’s notice will be given of any increases.
Additional costs include: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (boots, hard hat, gloves, reflective bibs) and transport – allow around £400.
The Peter Coxhead Bursary is available for FdA and BA (Hons) students in Theatre Production Arts and provides two students a bursary of £3,250 per year towards course fees for three years. This bursary is based on financial need.
Mountview works with all students to discuss funding options.
Irrespective of the outcome of Britain’s proposed withdrawal from the European Union, EU citizens commencing training at Mountview in September 2018 will continue to pay the same fee as UK citizens for the duration of their course.
Funding and ScholarshipsApplicants must be aged 18 years or over at the start of the course. Entry is based on an interview at which you will be invited to talk about previous experience, interests and inspiration. There are no formal academic entry requirements, however one of the following is desirable:
• Five GCSE passes and two A-Levels or
• Four SCE Higher Grade passes
• BTEC National or Higher National Certificate or Diploma with merit grades
• Foundation course
• Access to Higher Education Diploma
If an applicant’s first language is not English, and they have not been taught in English or studied to A Level standard in the UK, they will need to demonstrate an acceptable minimum level of competence through the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Band 6.5).
Mountview welcomes applications from people with disabilities and is keen to support all applicants to achieve their best. If applicants have any special requirements or access needs, these should be discussed with the course leader/administrator.
Mountview is committed to a comprehensive policy of equal opportunities for students in which individuals are selected and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities. No applicant will receive less or more favourable treatment on grounds of sex, age, ethnic origin, disability, religion and marital/parental status or any comparable grounds.
Candidates visit Mountview for a half-day of workshop experiences and a chance to see the campus. As part of this there is a short interview at which they can talk about their production arts experience.
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