Introduction Design

Set Design Essentials

Set Design Essentials

Course Fee

$410 $369

Duration

2 days, 12 hours

Grade Requirements

Introduction

Set Design Essentials (26 September 2026)

Kensington

Sep 26, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026

$410
$369
Sessions
DateTime
26 September 202610:00 AM - 1:15 PM AEST
26 September 20262:00 PM - 5:00 PM AEST
27 September 202610:00 AM - 1:15 PM AEST
27 September 20262:00 PM - 5:00 PM AEST

OTHER UPCOMING CLASSES

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

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.