Production Designer Courses
A Production Designer shapes the visual style of productions, manages budgets, and coordinates teams to ensure sets are ready for filming.
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Get qualified to work as a Production Designer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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From $30,000
Duration
3 years - 4 years
The Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) equips students with the skills and finesse required for confident and agile visual communication. This course fosters creative problem-solving, critical thinking, technical proficiency, and professional practice, enabling students to contribute innovatively and responsibly to the field of visual communication. It covers the conveyance of ideas and information through various visible forms such as signs, typography, drawing, graphic design, illustration, indus...
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3 years - 4 years
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The Bachelor of Arts and Design (Honours) offers advanced study in the creative industries. It provides a supportive learning environment and access to excellent studio facilities. You will develop a project aligned with your interests, fostering creativity and skill development. This flexible course allows full-time or part-time study, focusing on academic thesis or significant creative, design, or industry-related work. Working closely with expert supervisors, you will gain high-level research and proje...
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From $107,040
The Bachelor of Film and Television offers an innovative approach to mastering film, television, and visual effects (VFX) production and theory. This course equips students with the necessary technical knowledge and experience for a career in screen production and content creation. Throughout the course, students develop essential skills and establish professional networks vital for success in the creative industries. Graduates leave with a digital portfolio of work and practical industry experience, read...
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The Bachelor of Screen Production is a full degree program that will prepare you for a successful career in the film industry. Over the course of your study you will be honing your storytelling and critical thinking skills as you create your own films and creative projects. This comprehensive degree covers all aspects of screenwriting, production, sound post production, screen editing, directing, cinematography, and directing. Graduate with an impressive portfolio of work and a clear career profile.
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A Production Designer is responsible for creating the visual style of film, television, or stage productions. They lead the art department, ensuring sets and locations align with the aesthetic and narrative. Key duties include collaborating with directors and producers to conceptualise designs, managing the budget and timeline for set construction, and coordinating with set decorators, prop masters, and costume designers.
Production Designers oversee set assembly and dressing and may offer input on CGI during post-production.
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