The combination of a historical/critical study and a technical/practical work is supported by significant field experiences. Students are led to the realization of real theatrical productions, and are invited to intern in the theatre, TV, or audiovisual sector, in order to develop practical experiences and create a personal professional profile. They build theoretical and technical knowledge that allows them to manage an artistic production process, learn to work in team, use 2D and 3D design software, and utilize audiovisual supports through the acquisition of audio and video editing techniques.
The first year aims at the acquisition of the necessary tools for elaborating a project, presenting it, studying traditional and modern staging techniques, and investigating new materials. Short work experiences, and meetings with professionals in different disciplines (conferences, workshops, or presentations) integrate the educational program.
During the second year students choose their educational path, and have the opportunity to work on focused projects. They are also exposed to several experiences in theatres, movie sets, events, and exhibitions.
The third year is dedicated to the development of an individual project and all its aspects. At the end of the program, students get into the job market, or continue their educational path attending an MA program. During the third year, a play is set up, in collaboration with acting students, theatres, directors (or artists and authors).
During the third year of the program students can choose between two specialization paths:
- Theatre Design
- Exhibition & Display Design
Projects and Activities
Since the first year, students are invited to get informed about the work realized by professionals in the field, through a series of dedicated meetings focused on theatre and cinema scenography, on video techniques, and production processes not only in theatre but in display and set-ups in general. Furthermore, each year students are involved in a special project, aimed at designing and building scenographies in a workshop. Special projects are often developed in theatres or external institutions and in collaboration with professors in different disciplines (costume design, video, stage-craft, and scenography). Students also have the opportunity to do at least one internship throughout the three years, of minimum one month.
The program also develops special projects, collaborating with external partners such as: Piccolo Teatro di Milano, Scuola d’Arte Drammatica Paolo Grassi, Festival Internazionale del Teatro Romano di Volterra, Teatro Degli Incamminati (Monza), nudoecrudo teatro (Bollate, Milan). Internship agreements are established with theatres, foundations, festivals and companies in Italy and in Europe. Amongst others: Triennale di Milano, Teatro Alla Scala, Opera National in Paris, Scuola Civica di Cinema di Milano, Conservatorio G. Verdi di Milano, CTA (Milan), Film Festival del Cinema (Turin), Festival del Cinema Africano (COE) di Milano, Teatro Stabile di Brescia, Sartoria GP11 (Rome), Sartoria Brancato (Milan), Festival Fabbrica Europa (Florence), Armunia Festival (Castiglioncello), Festival Rossini di Pesaro, Opera di Roma, Teatro Regio di Parma, Teatro Regio di Torino, Colorado Film, Molteni spa, Roberto Cavalli spa, Mediaset TV e Web TV. Active collaborations happen with directors Luca Ronconi, Mario Martone, Cesare Lievi, Franco Branciaroli.
To have a look at some projects, please visit: http://www.ajweissbard.com/naba/intro.html
Some works of the students