Certification course in in Set Design

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Certification course in in Set Design

About Course

This comprehensive set design program guides students through the entire creative and technical process of building visual worlds for film, theatre, events, and digital media. The course covers concept development, sketching, technical drafting, materials, lighting, props, and digital visualization. Students learn to design realistic, functional, and story-driven sets through hands-on studio sessions, workshops, and live projects. By the end, every student produces a full-fledged professional portfolio and a final capstone project showcased to industry experts.

Duration: 6 months

Eligibility:

Open to students who have completed 10th / PUC / 12th / Diploma / any undergraduate stream.

No technical or artistic background required; the course begins with fundamentals.
Ideal for students passionate about films, theatre, events, visual storytelling, crafting, model-making or digital design.
Working professionals looking to switch to creative careers can also apply

Availability: Bengaluru

Course with Built-in AI Training

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Course Objective

This program equips students with creative, technical, and production-based skills required to design sets for film, television, theatre, fashion shows, events, and digital media. Students learn spatial storytelling, design principles, drafting, digital visualization, material exploration, lighting, and production workflows essential for a set designer.

Learning Outcomes

Design and visualize sets for multiple mediums.
Demonstrate practical understanding of materials, lighting, and construction systems.
Create detailed drawings, renderings, and scaled models.
Work collaboratively with production and art departments.
Build a professional portfolio showcasing concept-to-execution ability.

Pre-Requisite Skills

Career Opportunities

Film, TV & OTT: Set Designer, Assistant Art Director, Production Designer’s Assistant, Set Dresser
Events & Experiences: Event Set Designer, Stage Designer, Wedding Set Stylist
Theatre & Performing Arts: Stage Set Designer, Lighting Assistant, Props Manager
Advertising & Commercial Shoots: Set Stylist, Production Set Assistant
Exhibition & Retail: Exhibition Designer, Visual Merchandiser, Display Stylist
Creative Studios & Freelancing: 3D Visualizer, Model Maker, Concept Artist, Freelance Set Designer
Production Houses / Art Departments: Researcher, Moodboard Artist, Layout Assistant

This field is highly dynamic — students can work across multiple industries based on their strengths.

Reasons To Apply

Industry-Led Curriculum: JD’s course is designed with inputs from filmmakers, production designers, event specialists, and theatre professionals to reflect real industry needs.
Hands-On Learning: Students work on moodboards, sketches, models, prop creation, lighting labs, and scaled set prototypes — learning by doing, not memorizing.
Cutting-Edge Tools: Access to professional software (SketchUp, V-Ray, Photoshop, Lumion) and studio setups for drafting, model-making, and lighting practice.
Creative Environment: JD provides a design-first space where students collaborate, brainstorm, and develop strong visual thinking and storytelling skills.
Portfolio Development: Every module includes project work, helping students build a strong, industry-ready portfolio by the end of the course.
Events & Industry Exposure: Workshops, masterclasses, and opportunities to be part of real productions, exhibitions, festivals, and fashion events.
Placement Support: Dedicated career support team connects students with internships, freelance opportunities, and full-time roles in the creative sector.

Course Structure

SEMESTER 1

Module 1: Introduction to Set Design & Spatial Storytelling

Overview of set design history, evolution, and how space conveys story, mood, and character.

Module 2: Design Elements & Principles in Set Design

Applying form, color, texture, composition and visual balance to temporary set environments.

Module 3: Sketching, Rendering & Visualization Techniques

Manual + digital sketching basics using SketchUp, Photoshop, and Procreate for presentations.

Module 4: Technical Drawing & Drafting for Sets

Plans, elevations, sections and construction drawings with correct scales and drafting conventions.

Module 5: Material Exploration & Set Construction Techniques Hands-on study of set materials, model-making, textures, props and construction basics. Module 6: Lighting & Colour for Sets

Lighting principles for mood creation using stage lights, LEDs and chroma setups. Internal Assessment 1: Design Presentation (Stage Set)

Present a concept with sketches, materials and a scaled theatre set model.

SEMESTER 2

Module 7: Props, Styling & Detailing

Prop selection, styling, ageing, and detailing to enhance storytelling.

Module 8: Digital Set Design & Visualization Tools

Advanced 3D modelling, rendering and camera visualization using SketchUp, V-Ray and Lumion.

Module 9: Set Design for Different Mediums

Approaches for film/TV, theatre, events, fashion shows, exhibitions and retail spaces.

Module 10: Art Direction & Production Design

Understanding art department roles, visual strategy, and collaboration for narrative-driven sets.

Module 11: Budgeting, Scheduling & On-Site Management

Budget planning, sourcing, fabrication coordination and workflow management.

Module 12: Final Project — Design & Execution

End-to-end set design project with documentation, boards, models and a public showcase.

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