Set Design for Film and Television Online Short Course

Course description

The design element in film and television has always played a major part in any production. The designer's role is crucial to the invention of the world that we see on screen, from the recreation of a specific period in history, authentic present day, or the innovative sculptural design involved in light entertainment, comedy, arts, music or game shows.

Who should take this course?

This course is aimed at beginners who would like to gain knowledge of the processes involved when designing for a production and learn more about the careers available in the art department of films or television.

All our Online Short Courses include:

Live online lessons with the same tutors
The same course content and learning outcomes
Lesson recordings, for review
Access to VLE with course content
Forums for support
2 weeks online access
Certificate upon completion

Please note that all courses are taught in UK time.

Online courses are closed to all new bookings 48 hours prior to the course starting.

Available dates

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Details

Topics covered

You will be introduced to the dynamics involved when designing for a multi-camera television studio environment, resulting in an accurate scale and colour model of a set for a specific show.

We then look at film design, covering script breakdown, character analysis, simple scenery construction, set dressing and location film work.

By the end of the course students will have produced models, ground plans, moodboards and visuals for their portfolio.

Materials

Online short course materials

To take part in the Online sessions you will need:

An up-to-date web browser (we recommend Chrome)
Microphone and headphones (a headset with a microphone function is recommended. The built-in microphone in your device would also be fine)
Webcam
Strong Internet connection - we recommend a minimum of 2 Mbps download, and 1 Mbps upload, faster if possible. You can test your network speed here - https://www.speedtest.net

Please source the following materials:

Sketch Pad
A4 Tracing pad
10ft tape measure
HB pencil
1:50mm scale ruler (optional)
Small cutting mat
Scalpel and 10a surgical blades
Metal ruler
Anything which you would like to draw with, such as pens or coloured pencils

Meet the Tutor:

This course is aimed at beginners who would like to gain knowledge of the processes involved when set designing for a production and learn more about the careers available in the art department of films or television.

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