Film Art Department Skills Short Course

Course description

Developing film art department skills is essential for anyone interested in pursuing a career in the film industry. This course will cover those key skills needed including script breakdowns, location plan measuring, simple graphics, white card models, career progression, how to find work and who does what during filming.

Who should take this course?

The course is aimed at those that would like to start a career working in the art departments in film and drama and who see themselves as working towards positions as Assistant Art Directors, Art Directors, Standby Art Directors, Set Dressers, Set Decorators, Production Designers or Set Designers (this course is not suited for those wishing to follow careers as costume designers or makeup designers).

Entry requirements

This course is suitable for anyone with an art and design background (students/graduates in architecture, interior design, fine art, theatre design, graphic design, furniture design, sculpture, film, spatial design and games design)

Clear, easy to understand lessons: 

• Our tutors will explain things in easy to understand, accessible English. If they need to use any special terminology they will make sure they explain what they mean. 
• New methods will be shown to students through live demonstrations, in a way that’s crystal clear and easy to understand. 

Experience life on campus 

• Network and share ideas with students from across the globe 
• Access the technology and materials relevant to your discipline 
• Shop in our college shops for any materials you might need 
• Ask questions of your tutor in real time 
• Receive feedback and critique on your assignments 
• Experience the many sights of London on your down time 

A certificate of completion: 

• You've put the work in so we want to make sure you have something to show for it! 
• As long as you attend a minimum of 80% of your classes, we will provide you with a certificate of attendance. 
• We always recommend you attend all of the classes so that you get the most out of the experience! 
• Certificates are great to complement your cv. 

This course is scheduled to run on campus in a face-to-face delivery format. Please note that due to the ongoing pandemic situation this course may be adapted in line with UK government guidance or other operational requirements. This may include changing course location (to another UAL site), cancellation of the course, or moving part or all of the course online. In the event of any changes being required we will inform you as soon as possible and support you in any changes required. Please bear this in mind when making any travel, visa, or accommodation arrangements.