Courses & Certifications for Set Interior Design

Courses & Certifications for Set Interior Design

If you're looking to sharpen your skills, here are some great courses in set design, production design, and interior styling for film & TV:

1. University & Film School Programs

For those considering a formal education, these universities offer strong set design or production design programs:

  • Royal College of Art (UK) – MA in Production Design
  • National Film and Television School (UK) – Production Design for Film & TV
  • AFI Conservatory (USA) – MFA in Production Design
  • Savannah College of Art and Design (USA) – BFA/MFA in Production Design
  • NYU Tisch School of the Arts (USA) – Design for Stage and Film
  • University of the Arts London (UK) – BA in Set Design

2. Online Courses & Short Programs

If you’re looking for flexible, online options, check these out:

  • 🎬 MasterClass – James Cameron on Filmmaking (Insights on production design from an award-winning director)
  • 🎨 Udemy – Production Design for Film & TV (Basics of set decorating and design principles)
  • 🖥 LinkedIn Learning – Interior Design for Film & TV (Short, industry-relevant lessons)
  • 🏡 Domestika – Set Design & Interior Styling (Creative online courses with hands-on projects)
  • 🎭 Central Saint Martins (UK) – Short Course in Set Design (Highly regarded by industry professionals)

Building Your Portfolio for Set Design

Since set interior design is highly visual, a strong portfolio is essential. Here’s how to create one:

📌 1. Showcase Before & After Transformations

  • Include photos of empty spaces and the final set you decorated.
  • If you haven’t worked on film sets yet, try styling a room or a small set and photograph it.

📌 2. Include Mood Boards & Sketches

  • Show your creative process with hand-drawn sketches, digital mockups, and mood boards.
  • Use tools like Canva, Photoshop, or Procreate to create digital design plans.

📌 3. Highlight Different Styles

  • Demonstrate versatility by including historical, futuristic, fantasy, or contemporary designs.

📌 4. Show Your Technical Skills

  • If you know software like SketchUp, AutoCAD, or Blender, add 3D renderings of set designs.

📌 5. Add Work from Theater, Photography, or Events

  • If you’ve worked on stage productions, event styling, or editorial shoots, include them in your portfolio—they show set dressing skills!

📌 6. Have an Online Presence

  • Create a website or portfolio on Behance, Dribbble, or Instagram.
  • Share behind-the-scenes photos and time-lapse videos of your design process.

Next Steps

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