Scenic artist

Discuss the scenic art requirements with the designer or scenic manager to translate their vision into the reality of what the audience sees.

Typical duration

1y 9m

Training funded

Fully funded

Route

Creative and design

Standard ref

ST0916

Role overview

A Scenic Artist creates painted finishes and decorative effects on scenery, backcloths, and set pieces for theatre, film, television, and events. Apprentices develop specialist painting techniques to reproduce textures, trompe l'oeil effects, and surface treatments at scale. This level 3 qualification leads to senior scenic artist, head painter, or art department roles in the creative industries.

Careers this apprenticeship leads to

Salary progression, top employers and day-to-day reality for the roles this standard prepares you for.

Make-up Artist (Excludes Performance Make-up)

Design Occupations n.e.c.

Career profile

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Career profile

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Career profile

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Related university routes

If you'd prefer the degree route instead of an apprenticeship, these UK courses cover similar ground.

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2D Animation and Stop Motion

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Degree

2D Animation and Stop Motion

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Degree

2D Animation and Stop Motion (with Foundation Year)

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Degree

3d Animation And Visual Effects

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