Scenic artist

Level

Advanced · like A-levels

Length

1.8 yr

typical

Sector

Creative and design

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

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

Paint scenic backcloths, flats, and set pieces to a designer's brief

Mix and match paints to achieve accurate colours and textures

Create surface effects such as wood grain, stone, brick, and metalwork

Work from scale drawings to enlarge designs using grid or projection methods

Prepare and prime surfaces before painting

Collaborate with scenic constructors, props, and the designer

Scenic painting techniques including texture, ageing, and trompe l'oeil

Colour mixing, paint types, and their properties for scenic use

Working from scale drawings, colour references, and designer briefs

Safe use of paints, solvents, and equipment under COSHH regulations

Working at height on large backcloths and raised scenic structures

Understanding production timescales and working to tight deadlines

Ready to look for a place?

See live Scenic artist apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.