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Set Designer Course

What will I learn?

Unlock your potential as a cinema set designer with our comprehensive Set Designer Course. Dive into sketching and drafting, mastering detailed floor plans, elevations, and perspectives. Learn to select authentic materials that enhance atmosphere and authenticity. Explore conceptualisation techniques to support storytelling and emotion. Delve into 1920s Jazz Club research, and refine your presentation skills to align with the director's vision. Create mood boards that capture the essence of your design. Join now to elevate your craft!

Apoia's Unique Features

Online course with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Customize your course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet connection required

Develop skills

Enhance the growth of the practical skills listed below

Master floor plans: Create detailed, accurate floor plans for cinematic sets.

Elevation drawing: Sketch elevations and perspectives to enhance visual storytelling.

Material selection: Choose authentic materials to boost set atmosphere and realism.

Conceptual design: Plan layouts and props to support narrative and emotional impact.

Presentation skills: Articulate design ideas to align with the director's vision.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can modify the chapters and the workload.

  • Select which chapter to commence with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can include

You’ll be able to generate additional chapters similar to the examples below

This is a free course focused on personal and professional growth. It does not equate to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate qualification, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.