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Vijay GarG
Set Designers is a professional who is apt in selecting backgrounds, lighting, props and other items to create the scenery for stage productions, films and TV shows. If we go by films like Ramlila, Jodha-Akbar and Devdas etc. it will become clear that Set Designing has been given the same importance as the acting is. Director of not only films but also TV serials gives a lot of emphases that their sets should be in confirmation with the demand of theme of their scenes. Set Designer is responsible for accomplishing this task for their Directors.
Although Actor/Actresses or Directors take whole attention/appreciation in a film if we go by the above-mentioned movies, the designer sets of these movies have got their due appreciation and important. It has made the role of Set Designer all the more important thus the demand for Set Designer has increased a lot in the entertainment industry.
To become a good Set Designer the aspiring candidates has to undergo some short-term courses and has to attain a lot of experience before plunging into this profession.
Set Designer Eligibility
Eligibility Conditions
Educational Qualification: Though no specific Educational qualification is required to be a Set Designer yet basic qualification of 10+2 is considered as good to have professional courses in this field.
Age Limits: There is no age bar to become a Film Director.
Set Designer Required Skills
To become a successful Set Designer you should have aesthetics sense along with research skills and the ability to design a set according to the requirement of the scenes in the given budget.
Creativity, Technical Knowhow along with the ability to work as a team are the other skills required to accomplish this job in the best possible way.
Computer Skills, Design software, Computer-aided design (CAD) programs can be an asset for a Set Designer to become successful.
How to become a Set Designer?
To be a Set Designer one has to follow the given steps:
Step 1
After passing 12 class the aspiring candidate has to join some college for getting a Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts. There are various private and Government institutes like L.S Raheja School of Arts that provide this degree. However, some reputed institutes with limited seats may take an aptitude test before granting admission to their institutions.
IF you are having knowledge of Interior Designing and Architecture that can be added advantage to you.
Step 2
After completion Graduation in the relevant field, One can go for Higher Education in the field like Master’s in the Fine Arts etc. or One can start his/her career by joining some Media House as an Assistant Set Designer to get some on the job experience. After getting some on job exposure one can take up his own assignment of Set Designing in an effective and successful manner.
Film Director Job Description
Set Designers are responsible for selecting backgrounds and lighting of the set or stage. They are also entrusted for selecting items and materials for creating the scenery for stage productions, films and TV shows.
They work in tandem with Directors and Production crews to design/recreate the appearance and atmosphere of a specific time, place or location according to the script.
Experienced Set Designer specializes in specific types of sets, such as for television, movies, live theatre, trade shows or exhibits.
Communicating with other crew members like Carpenter, Electrician, Lightman, and Soundman etc. to get the best possible design for their set is another important job of Set Designers.
Set Designer Career Prospects
There are lots of opportunities for Set Designer in the Entertainment industry.
Going by the flood of new serials on TV it can easily be foreseen that the demand for Set Designer in the coming time will keep on increasing. In the same way, there will be a huge demand, in fact, there is a huge demand for Set Designer in Film industry too.
These professionals can also find work with various event management companies who are in great demand in domestic as well as corporate circles. |
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