Design for Event, Exhibition and Performance specialises in 'storytelling spaces', whether for a brand, a collection, or an idea.

Students on the course can undertake projects that integrate aspects of spatial, interactive, and graphic design to create engaging, narrative environments.

Students may design brand experiences; exhibition projects for museums, visitor attractions and theme parks; commercial trade stands; and temporary environments for theatrical live events and festivals. They have the opportunity to learn how to construct concept driven 3D proposals that blend atmosphere and experience to create an 'interpretive bridge' between client and audience/visitor or performer and observer. The course aims to help students create interactive, engaging spaces that communicate meaning and message in a memorable and innovative way.

This distinctive course is multi-disciplinary and collaborative in nature and will appeal to students with a wide range of interests in all aspects of the Arts.

Placements

There is the opportunity to gain practical work experience through an optional work placement year between the second and third years.

Students may apply for an internship at the British Museum in year two as part of a partnership within the course.

The course has established links with other institutions in Europe and the USA for students wishing to study abroad.

Please note that students are required to cover their travel, accommodation, and general living costs during any placement, internship, or period of study abroad.

Owing to the multi-disciplinary approach of the course, graduates may choose to work on event, retail, theatre, exhibition, or communication design-based projects. Recent graduates have gone on to successful careers at organisations including Eureka!, The National Children's Museum, Imagination, MET Studio, Kingsmen (Singapore), Rapier, Equinox, and the British Museum.

93% of the University's most recent Design for Event, Exhibition and Performance* graduates were in work or further study within six months of finishing their course, according to the latest Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey.

Graduates have secured creative roles such as designer, 3D designer, and Store Designer at organisations including Auto-Trail VR Ltd, Clive Agency, DMN DesignBuild, Equinox Design, Estee Lauder Companies, EventLab, Freeman/Large Creative Limited, Form Atlarge Ltd, GES Middle East, Korten Ltd, Leo Associates Ltd, Mad About Design, Oliver Bonas, Park Display, Rapiergroup, RTH Plc, Scotch Whiskey Experience and Shaggy Sheep Designs.