Set Design For Performance
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London is great for art! I learnt a lot thanks to the dynamic program in set designing. Very well-organised tutors and excellent facilities!
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Course
In London
Learn all about set designing for productions
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Type
Course
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Location
London
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Duration
10 Weeks
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Start date
Different dates available
An introduction to the creative process of set design for live performance: site-specific work, theatre, musical or opera. We explore the designer's vision, creative and practical skills, effective communication and how to develop a critical eye for performance.
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Reviews
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London is great for art! I learnt a lot thanks to the dynamic program in set designing. Very well-organised tutors and excellent facilities!
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Course rating
Recommended
Centre rating
Claire Wolf
Subjects
- Interpretation
- Education Studies
- Set Design
- Costume Design
- Theatre
- Design
- Storyboarding
- 3D
- Communication Training
- Effective Communication
- Musical
Course programme
An introduction to the creative process of set design for live performance: site-specific work, theatre, musical or opera. We explore the designer's vision, creative and practical skills, effective communication and how to develop a critical eye for performance.
You will finish with a combination of practical understanding of the requirements for set design and a portfolio of project work reflecting the designer's creative process.
Topics covered
Project work will include:
- analysing a script, libretto or synopsis to establish a scenic breakdown
- historical research
- 2D and 3D creative interpretation and concept development,
- storyboarding and the scaled 3D model
- roles and responsibilities in pre-production and in production
Who should take this course?
This course welcomes learners from a wide range of disciplines, including those wanting to develop, diversify and extend their current creative experience towards set design for performance.
It is also suitable for those wishing to strengthen their portfolio for application to higher education studies in design for performance.
Entry requirements: None
Level : Beginners
Related courses
If you want to broaden your skills and expand your portfolio for application to further studies in design for performance, we recommend that you consider also taking our Costume Design for Performance course.
Read more about the Set Design for Performance course on the CSM Short Course blog http://csmshortcourses.myblog.arts.ac.uk/
Please note: This course is for students aged 18 and older
Set Design For Performance