Set Design For Performance Short Course

The Set Design for Performance Short Course introduces students to the creative process of set design for live performance: site-specific work, theatre, musical or opera. Students explore the designer's vision, creative and practical skills, effective communication and how to develop a critical eye for performance. Topics covered include analysing a script, libretto or synopsis to establish a scenic breakdown, historical research, 2D and 3D creative interpretation and concept development, storyboarding and the scaled 3D model, roles and responsibilities in pre-production and in production. By the end of the course, students should have: • A practical understanding of the requirements for set design for performance. • A portfolio of project work reflecting their creative process. • Developed new skills. • Experienced life on campus. • Had the chance to network and share ideas with students from across the globe. • Received feedback and critique on assignments.