Itambi Film Institute Programme

Production Design

Build visual worlds that make stories believable.

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Overview

Production Design trains students to use sets, props, colour, texture, and visual research to shape the world of a film.

The course focuses on practical design choices, collaboration with directors and cinematographers, and visual storytelling within realistic budgets.

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

  • Visual research
  • Set dressing
  • Props
  • Colour palettes
  • Mood boards
  • Department collaboration

Career Opportunities

  • Production designer
  • Art department assistant
  • Set decorator
  • Props coordinator
  • Creative stylist

Programme Outcomes

  • Build a mood board or design concept for a scene.
  • Select props and details that support character and story.
  • Plan design choices for low-budget production realities.

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 Structure

  • Design language
  • Research and references
  • Props and set dressing
  • Scene design presentation

Prerequisites

  • A strong interest in film, television, or digital storytelling.
  • Commitment to attend practical sessions and collaborate with other students.
  • No prior professional film experience required unless stated for an advanced cohort.

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