The Society of British Theatre Designers

SBTD Organisational Members:

Bristol Old Vic Theatre School

Edinburgh College of Art
The course at ECA is a glitterball of ideas and experiments, encouraging students to be innovative, individual, adaptable designers and makers, whilst being well versed in the demands of costuming for film, television, theatre and other performance arts. There is a strong emphasis throughout on the value of research and design development, including an experimental approach to textiles and pattern cutting. Our strong links with film, T.V and stage companies enable our students to participate in a wide range of work experience throughout their study. The combination of costume design, costume making and set design sets us apart from many other design courses in the UK. The high standard and employment success of our graduates also marks us out.

The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
The RADA Postgraduate Diploma in Theatre Design is a two year course, with three terms per year. Vocational training consists of formal teaching, practical project assignments and production roles on the Academy public productions. First year studio based design projects are aimed at developing a wide range of specialist skill both practical and creative as applied to the interpretation of text for set and costume design, while second year expands creative identity through design for production realisation in collaboration with professional directors. Training also includes technical theatre, stagecraft, construction, scenic art, prop making, wardrobe, lighting, First Aid and History of theatre.

ShowTex
ShowTex invents, manufactures, rents, sells, and installs the most advanced flame retardant theatre curtains, stage masking drapes and curtain motion systems. Offices around the globe provide ShowTex with more than 150 years of professionalism and craftsmanship. Devoted engineers share their expertise with weavers, finishers, light designers, and colour consultants from all over the world to develop innovative products that set new industry standards. The collection includes velvets, scenic fabrics, exhibition drapes, canvases, scrims, stage netting, mirror foils, projection screens, cycs, dance floors, starcloths, curtain tracks and motion controls, as well as accessories. New products are launched frequently on the website