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University of the Arts London: Puppetry
| Institution | University of the Arts London View institution profile |
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| Department | Wimbledon College of Arts, University of the Arts London |
| Web | arts.ac.uk |
| info@wimbledon.arts.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 020 7514 9641 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Working with other students you will design, devise, create and interrogate puppetry. Through research and experimental projects, you will build upon and push current practices.
As an applicant to this course, it is expected that you will have:
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a good understanding of the complexities of puppetry as a practice
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an awareness of the global reach of this performance tradition
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knowledge of both live and recorded uses of puppetry within the entertainment industry.
MA Puppetry sits within a wider portfolio of making and designing courses. Aligned with Wimbledon's expansion into screen, visual effects (VFX) and other augmented reality design, this MA course supports any applied or interdisciplinary applications for the art of puppetry. It also engages with some established traditions of this genre of performance-making.
At Wimbledon, engaging with vocational expertise is central to the development of techniques. You will learn key skills to create work to industry standard.
By the end of the course, you will have developed a professional portfolio. This will communicate your capabilities. It will show flexible and proactive approaches to employment that the field requires. It will also aid progression into further artistic research.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | The standard minimum entry requirements for this course are: BA (Hons) degree in either performance or art and design-related disciplines. Alternative qualifications and experience will also be taken into consideration. |
| Location | Wimbledon College of Arts Merton Hall Road London SW19 3QA |
About University of the Arts London
University of the Arts London has ranked 2nd in the world in Art and Design for the 7th year in a row in the 2025 QS World University Rankings. With graduates making epic waves and developments on the arts scene and appearing on award shortlists ranging from the Turner Prize to the Oscars, UAL is renowned for kickstarting creative careers.
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