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0:12 So far I've absolutely loved it it's been an amazing experience I'm quite blown away I'm
0:17 a little bit like speechless from it all because it's my first time ever being somewhere like this.
0:28 I found the looking around all the different sets are very interesting um just seeing how sort
0:35 of detailed they are and how specific you know down to the smallest thing it's like very lived
0:42 in they all feel like very real rooms until you walk out and then you're in the middle of a studio.
0:50 Yeah coming to something like this is very helpful to see how see the behind the scenes and how
0:57 things are made and just to see you know the very specific jobs that everybody has and how it all
1:03 comes together to make a very unique experience I'm in my final year at Bangor University and
1:09 this has kind of inspired me even more to work closer to my dream job being here today.
1:18 I want to be a writer I want to write scripts and stuff like that for TV shows
1:22 and movies it helps visualise some things that I could work towards definitely.
Aria Studio Virtual Tour
Reception
Welcome to the Aria Film Studios in Llangefni. Here’s the reception with the stunning mural of the exterior of the building and the mountains in the background.
The Studio
Here we are in Studio 2 which is home to some of ‘Rownd a Rownd’s characters. As you can see, the sets are backed up to maximise the space.
Dani’s House
We are now in Dani’s house, one of the series’ most popular and longest-serving characters. Here is a kitchen and lounge area.
Notice that Dani has only half a hallway – as we or the camera cannot see around corners, there was no need to continue the build. The actual front door is located on the street in Menai Bridge.
Siân’s House
Here’s the hallway in Sian’s house. Notice that the stairs do not lead anywhere, as there is no upstairs on the set. This is an exact replica of a private house in Llandegfan. The kitchen set had to be recreated exactly like the real house because it was not possible to film on location after the pandemic.
Jason’s Flat
This is Jason’s flat, and in the story, it is located above the Tŷ Pizza set, which is on the main set in Menai Bridge.
The Boatyard Shop
This is the biggest set in the studio. Once again, the exterior of the shop i sown by the Menai Straits in Menai Bridge. The interior was recreated here to facilitate the filming due to the huge amount of set dressing and pops required to fill the shop.
Arthur’s House
As we make our way to Arthur’s house the rest of the sets can be seen clearly. A wall has been taken out here in order to create space for the film crew to work as the set itself is relatively small. From the hallway you can see how close the sets are in relation to each other.
The K’s House
Ken and Kay live here. The actual house is on the ‘Rownd a Rownd‘ lot in Menai Bridge, but after COVID, more space was needed, so this set was built slightly bigger than the original house, even though you would not notice this on screen.
From the hallway, we can see into the kitchen.
Dylan and Sophie’s House
This is definitely ‘Rownd a Rownd’s’ grandest set – Dylan and Sophie’s luxurious house. The Art Department had fun designing this set.
And here’s the hallway with the staircase leading nowhere and the entrance to the lounge area.
The Gallery
In the corner of the studio the gallery area is situated. Here the director and the rest of the technical crew sit during the filming. They watch the action on the monitors and go back and forth to the individual sets as required.
Costume Department
The costume department is located behind the studio and here all the character’s costumes are stored, sorted and washed. It’s here that the actors come each day and change into their costumes.
Make-Up Room
After changing into their costumes, the actors come here for their makeup. The make-up department is also responsible for hair styling and cutting, as well as creating special effects like cuts and bruises.
Watch - Studying Drama, Theatre and Performance
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If you have any questions about the course, our lecturers are on hand to help. Below are some examples of frequently asked questions. Can you think of any more?
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- How will I know that Drama at Bangor is the right choice for me?
Your Career Starts Here
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0:06 I think this is the absolutely perfect opportunity for our students to
0:10 start and to build their confidence, to develop techniques for liaising or
0:18 or for speaking with employers and it's in a safe environment because it's actually on
0:22 campus. Something for everybody. Be brave make sure that you actually talk to some employers
0:29 and if you ever go to an event like this before make sure that you find out who's going to be
0:34 here and do a little bit of homework so that you can use your time really wisely.
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0:42 We were lucky enough to have fairs of this nature but I think I personally went from
0:47 University to the Anglesey council at first just as an administrative role and I would never have got
0:53 that without my degree so it's just a combination of everything. We're looking for graduates who are
0:59 graduating in the summer and there may be openings then to become trainees with us.
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1:06 We provide workshop for students ahead of career fairs so that they can get the most out of the
1:12 fair, we try and help them with their networking skills and feeling confident about approaching
1:18 potential employers and what kind of questions that they should be asking. They're very well
1:23 aware that at the end of their academic careers with us that they're going to be competing in a
1:29 labour market with thousands of other students so we want to focus on producing confidence, aspiring
1:35 and resilient students that can effectively compete in the labour market. I think we've
1:39 got a very good mix of employers across many different disciplines that would appeal to a range
1:46 of students that we have within the college and the feedback that we're getting is very positive
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1:54 Ask as many questions and actually it's okay to have a different Viewpoint of stuff
1:58 that's what we're trying to promote be curious and find out a different solution
2:02 to problems. I think Bangor University is a place close to my heart I'm an ex-student
2:06 here having graduated 26 years ago, I'm thrilled to be able to come and talk
2:11 to people like myself who 26 years ago needed that help and guidance.
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0:07 It's really nice after covid to come back and be in one place and meet potential employers face to face and really
0:14 see what's out there. It's hard to ignore all the opportunities that are ahead of me when they're
0:20 literally in the room in front of you and it's so nice to be out and about networking and meeting
0:25 people who have never done it before. Know what you want coming in filter out what you don't want
0:30 look for what you do want. Come prepared and ready to sort of present yourself as an opportunity
0:36 rather than just being given an opportunity, you know have confidence in yourself too. See yourself
0:41 as an asset and sell yourself to these potential employers.
0:48 So at this point, this event is really really crucial for me because I'm in my final year now so I am already looking for a
0:54 graduate job and obviously I've spoken to so many employers to generate leads so when I graduate and
0:59 I've got a pipeline where I'm going to go and I've got a job planned already.
1:04 So my best advice for future students would be to would be literally just get involved take part especially
1:10 in Bangor University. Bangor University has so much to offer, this is going to help
1:14 you build not your academic skills but your interpersonal skills which are really really
1:18 crucial in this competitive job market these days you don't only need academic skill you need
1:23 interpersonal skills as well these activities are a really important part of your studies.
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1:32 It's really done well and I would like students to come in and you know like see this fair this festival
1:38 especially I would like to like request all the advice all the you know International
1:43 students to come and see that yes there are more like opportunities than you think there is.
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1:51 So we've been developing like CV work right now so I've had a look at my CV and what sort of things I want to do
1:56 so that's really helped me for future career advice and things like that. It helps students explore different places they can go
2:02 ask questions that tutors or professors may not be able to ask. Come prepared
2:07 that's a massive thing do your research and even if it's just a five minute search into the
2:11 business do it. Don't be worried about asking silly questions because ask any question that you want
2:16 to ask they'll answer anything. Know what you're looking for it's a massive help if you go in there
2:20 with you don't really know what you're going to do your anxiety about this sort of thing
2:24 will go up massively know what you're going to do and you're going to be perfectly fine.
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Our Research in Drama, Theatre and Performance
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All of our teaching grows out of our research interests, so you will be taught by people at the forefront of their field who are passionate about the subject. Our staff have extensive professional experience and include a professional theatre director and a scriptwriter.
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