Film Art Department Skills Short Course

About this course

The course introduces participants to work carried out across film and drama art departments. Topics include breaking down scripts, measuring locations for plans, producing simple graphics and making white card models. It also examines responsibilities during filming, career progression and approaches to finding work. The course is oriented towards art department roles such as assistant art director, art director, standby art director, set dresser, set decorator, production designer and set designer.

What you'll learn

• Break down scripts for film art department purposes
• Measure locations for the preparation of plans
• Create simple graphics and white card models
• Identify the responsibilities of different roles during filming
• Outline possible career progression and ways to find work in film art departments

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for learners working towards a career in film and drama art departments, particularly those with an art and design background. The Intermediate level suggests content for learners developing beyond fundamental skills, although the source does not state a specific entry requirement.

• Relevant backgrounds include architecture, interior design, fine art, theatre design, graphic design, furniture design, sculpture, film, spatial design and games design
• Not intended for careers in costume design or makeup design