BRING STORIES TO LIFE THROUGH PRODUCTION DESIGN
In film, nothing on screen is accidental, and it’s the production designer who ensures that every detail has meaning. This hands-on, 8-week online course immerses you in the world of Production Design, where you’ll learn how to craft environments that speak volumes about the characters who inhabit them. Whether it’s a threadbare couch, a worn leather jacket, or a carefully chosen coffee mug, you’ll discover how even the smallest elements contribute to deeper, more authentic storytelling.
From the ground up, you’ll explore the essentials of set design, set decoration, and prop styling. You’ll create miniature models, floor plans, and curated design boards that can transform written scripts into layered, visual worlds that reflect a character’s personality, history, and emotional state.
You will sharpen your eye for visual storytelling through colours, textures and materials with intention. Costumes, wallpaper, clutter, and even empty space all become tools in your visual arsenal, bringing layers of your character out for the world to see. You will use production design to show audiences how characters think, without them needing to say a single word.
PRODUCTION DESIGN LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Gain a clear understanding of the key roles within Production Design and the responsibilities each one holds in bringing a visual story to life.
- Learn to interpret scripts through a design lens, translating narrative elements into floor plans, elevations, and moodboards that support storytelling.
- Develop skills in designing and constructing scaled-down sets that meet industry standards for presentation and concept development.
- Explore professional set dressing techniques to visually express character, setting, and tone.
- Collaborate with directors, cinematographers, and other creatives to ensure a unified visual style that supports the film’s vision.
- Learn to source, adapt, and organize props and materials effectively, with a strong focus on working within real-world budget constraints.
- Build a solid understanding of on-set etiquette and protocols, and recognize the Production Designer’s leadership role in a collaborative production environment.
- Strengthen your ability to communicate and present your design choices with clarity and confidence during pre-production meetings and peer critique sessions.
COURSE COST
$995
DATES
August 18 – 22, 2025
Monday to Friday, 9:30-6:00
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INFOCUS FILM SCHOOL
554 Seymour Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 3J5
info@infocusfilmschool.com
+1 604-915-6900
