Course Summary
Course Category: Employment Courses
This Introduction to Set Design Course is aimed at people involved in school and amateur theatre productions who are looking for an overview of the main elements of set design.A five day intensive course covering the basic stages of set design, from reading the script and creating a concept, to understanding what is required to design a set and create a model box. Participants will be guided by top industry experts through the creative process of designing a set for the theatre, covering practical elements like research techniques and budget implications. The course is perfect for people involved in amateur or school productions who wish to gain a better insight into the world of theatre or prospective students who are considering stage management and technical theatre as a career and wish to build up a portfolio.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
