Overview
Prepares students to become visual storytellers who shape the physical world of film and television.
Students learn low-budget, high-impact design methods that transform ordinary locations into cinematic spaces.
Itambi Film Institute Programme
Production Design for Film & Television
Build visual worlds that make stories believable.
Objectives
- Understand the role of design in screen storytelling.
- Create visual references and practical design plans.
- Collaborate with costume, camera, and directing departments.
Skills Learned
- Script breakdown
- Props
- Set dressing
- Color palettes
- Location transformation
- Art department collaboration
Career Opportunities
- Production designer
- Art director trainee
- Props master assistant
- Set dresser
- Creative stylist
Programme Outcomes
- Break down scripts for design needs.
- Create believable spaces with practical resources.
- Collaborate with directing, camera, costume, makeup, and producing teams.
Admission Requirements
- Completed application inquiry with accurate contact details.
- Short statement of interest describing creative goals.
- Availability for the published workshop dates when the next intake is announced.
- Parent or guardian consent for applicants under 18 where applicable.
Course Journey
- Design foundations, script breakdown, and visual research
- Props, set dressing, palettes, locations, and collaboration with costume/makeup
- Practical design builds and production ecosystem work
- Final design portfolio and production review
Studio Sprints & Final Project
- Collaborate inside the IFI Production Ecosystem.
- Complete practical exercises connected to real production departments.
- Prepare work for portfolio review and future graduation showcase.
- A production-connected final project contributing to IFI portfolio and graduation pathways.
Curriculum PDF
The official curriculum is available through the gated request form. Direct PDF links are not published.
Request Curriculum InformationTuition & Payment
- Tuition
- 240,000 FCFA
- Equipment & Production Fee
- 110,000 FCFA
- Total
- 350,000 FCFA
- Approx. USD
- $610
Application Fee: 10,000 FCFA (approximately US$18), non-refundable. Registration Fee: 10,000 FCFA (approximately US$18). Graduation Cocktail Fee applies to 12-week programmes. Optional Studio Branded T-shirt is available separately.
Early bird: 10% off tuition. IFI alumni: 15% off additional courses. Groups of three or more: 10% off tuition. Flexible payment plans allow up to three installments for 12-week programmes.
Complete payment at the end of your course application.
Bring with you
Personal Requirements
- Sketchbook
- Drawing pencils
- Measuring tape
- Utility knife (where permitted)
- Notebook
- Laptop (recommended)
Shared production resources
Equipment & Production Fee Covers
- Art supplies
- Set construction materials
- Props
- Paint
- Basic tools
- Anthology production design budget
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Course Application
Complete the form below to apply for Production Design for Film & Television.