Introduction Design

Set Design Essentials

Set Design Essentials

Locations

Kensington

Course Fee

$410.00

Duration

2 Days

Grade Requirements

Introduction

At Kensington

Sat 4 Jul - Sun 5 Jul 2026
NIDA Kensington, Sydney
10:00am - 5:00pm AEST
$410
Sat 26 Sep - Sun 27 Sep 2026
NIDA Kensington, Sydney
10:00am - 5:00pm AEST
$410 $369

At Other Locations

Set Design Essentials

Overview

Unlock your creativity in this two-day introductory course, perfect for those eager to bring bold, inventive design choices to life on stage. Under the guidance of a NIDA teaching artist, explore how to create imaginative worlds through dynamic design, developing skills via practical exercises that transform ideas from page to stage. Gain the confidence to pitch your design concepts to directors and create a professional concept board that encapsulates your vision.

This course will enhance your design skills, ignite your creativity and prepare you for the exciting world of theatre set design in an inspiring and supportive environment.   

Components

  • Explore design principles through practical demonstrations and activities in class. 
  • Investigate and analyse a script for the purpose of set design concept development. 
  • Learn how to create a concept board and share these ideas with other members of the production team. 

Prerequisites

Introduction Level. No previous experience required.

For more information, please see our Terms & Conditions.

NIDA respectfully acknowledges the Bidjigal and Gadigal Clans as the custodians of the lands where NIDA is located. We respectfully acknowledge all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past and present and recognise their eternal connection to country. NIDA staff and students are honoured to work, learn and create on unceded sovereign lands.