Art Direction For Film Short Course


A beginner-level course covering screen design, concept development and presentation for film art direction.
About this course
The course examines how art direction develops from script analysis and interpretation into visual research, concepts and design approaches. Participants explore ways to present ideas for screen design and gain introductory experience of industry-related skills, including spatial awareness, model making and technical drawing.
What you'll learn
- Analyse and interpret a film script for screen design purposes
- Use research to develop art direction concepts
- Explore design approaches and ways to present visual ideas
- Apply introductory spatial awareness, model-making and technical-drawing skills
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for anyone interested in art direction for film, including complete beginners and learners seeking to extend existing knowledge. It is suitable for participants with different levels of prior experience.
- No previous experience is needed
- Suitable for learners developing an interest in film art direction
Class teacher
Georgina Shorter
Class teacher
Where this course runs
Upcoming classes
2 classes
Selected date
Sat 20 Feb 2027
10:00 – 16:00 • 5 weeks
£850
Central Saint Martins, King's Cross
Other available dates
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20 Feb 2027 Saturdays | 10:00 - 16:00 | Short course5 weeks | GeorginaShorter | Central Saint Martins1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA | £850.00 | Book now |
5 Jul 2027 Monday | 10:00 - 16:00 | Short course5 days | GeorginaShorter | Central Saint Martins1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA | £850.00 |
Mon 5 Jul, 10:00 - 16:00
5 days5 daysMon 10:00£850GeorginaShorterCentral Saint Martins

