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The Industry. Unlocking scenography and your imagination.
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WHAT IS SCENOGRAPHY / SET DESIGN?
Scenography is the art of creating performance environments; it can be composed of sound, light, clothing, performance, structure, and space.
Scenography is often misconstrued as the sole action of designing a set for theatre and movie productions. This preconception is changing with the recognition of set designers and production teams creating sets for arena tours, Olympic opening ceremonies, TV shows, advertising, and branding campaigns ... the list goes on!
The advancement in technology allows for a combination of analogue and CGI techniques enhancing the aesthetics and providing endless possibilities.
Scenography continues to push through limitations to create a truly magical and innovative viewing experience. Check out the 3D Printing X Scenography video below for some cutting edge inspiration!
3d printed scenography for Teatro dell'Opera Roma / Fra Diavolo
HOW TO GET INTO THE INDUSTRY
Firstly, we recommend you do some research into the varying elements of sccenography to narrow down your specific interests in the sector. There are a plethora of job roles that work together to provide a seamless production, these vary from working in lighting to costume design. Depending on the specific path you wish to take entry requirements and experience may vary. However set designers come from all different sectors, it is never too late to get into the industry regardless of educational background and previous careers.
GCSE & A Levels
Useful subjects to take would be art & design, textiles, resistant materials, animation, drama, graphic design (anything art based)
BTEC & Diplomas
Many universities require completion of a 1 year art and design foundation course before applying to study an arts based degree. This gives the applicant chance to specialise in a specific area of art and design whilst engaging with new skills and techniques.
Foundation courses: http://www.theatredesign.org.uk/course/foundation/
Undergraduate Study
Useful degree qualifications would be
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Architecture
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Creative, performing or technical arts
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Drama or theatre studies
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Fine art or visual art
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Graphic design or illustration
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Interior design
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Landscape architecture and design
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Theatre or performance design
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Textile design
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3D design
https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/league-tables/rankings?s=Art%20%26%20Design
Post Graduate Study
http://www.theatredesign.org.uk/course/postgraduate/
Short / Top-up Courses
https://www.rada.ac.uk/short-courses/set-and-costume-design-theatre/
https://www.rada.ac.uk/short-courses/scenic-construction-theatre/
http://www.scenehouse.co.uk/about.html
General career information (salary, working hours, job roles...)
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/production-designer-theatre-television-film
https://www.allaboutcareers.com/careers/job-profile/set-designer
https://www.ucas.com/ucas/after-gcses/find-career-ideas/explore-jobs/job-profile/set-designer
Internships and graduate job schemes:
Are a great way to get your foot into the industry and build up experience. LinkedIn is a great way to interact with individuals, professionals and companies in the industry.
TOP TIP - Following companies in the design industry is a great way to keep up to date with job opportunities, experience and voluntary work.
A quick search online will provide you with everything else you need to know!
