Production Design
 

Background:

This course is designed to develop the traditional and basic skills needed for entry into an art department in the film and television industry. Learn how to enhance the script through the visual elements, dealing with the architectural structure of the set, the practical lighting, locations, the choice of color and texture in the form of props and fabrics, as well as the practical management of the process. Students will learn how to enhance the script or concept visually, whether in a period, contemporary or futuristic setting.          

   Admission requirements:  

 

  • A passionate interest in visual design and video production  
  • Art is beneficial but not a prerequisite

Who should attend?      

  • People who have a keen interest in the visual video arts      
  • People who want to acquire the understanding and traditional skills in Production .Design and Art Direction                                                                                                                     Visual thinkers                                                                                                          

COURSE OUTLINE:

  • Conceptual, Creative Design and Visual Aesthetics   
  • Lighting and Technology            
  • South Africa's Locations, Ethnic, Cultural and Unique Visual Aesthetics       
  • All Phases of Production Design and Work Flow 
  • Genre Script Breakdown, Concept Analysis  
  • Studio and Real Location Environments
  • Realizing the Narrative and Directorial Vision   
  • Art Direction for Camera
  • Design and Art Departments 
  • Budget, Scheduling and Management of Design and Art Departments      
  •  Development of Production Design Visual Concept Reel
 
 
Contact our student consultant for more information

 

SHORT COURSES ...starting soon
Please contact us for further information on any one of our short courses.

CAPE TOWN
Nicole Klein
Contact Nicole Klein for more information    
CityVarsity telephone number - Cape Town    +27 (0)21 488 2041

NEWTOWN
Marius Van Vuren
Contact Marius Van Vuren for more information    
CityVarsity telephone number - Newtown    +27 (0)11 634 9840
2013 Term dates

Term 1:    25 February – 5 April
Term 2:    15 April – 5 July
Term 3:    22 July – 6 September
Term 4:    16 September – 6 December

2013 Open days

Cape Town Campus
    11 May 2013 (08:00 - 12:00)
    27 July 2013 (09:00 - 12:00)
    5 October 2013 (09:00 - 12:00)
    23 November 2013 (09:00 - 12:00)
Newtown Campus
    20 April 2013 (09:00 - 12:00)
    27 July 2013 (09:00 - 12:00)
    5 October 2013 (09:00 - 12:00)
    23 November 2013 (09:00 - 12:00)

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