Set Design and Construction South East Technological University

Overview

The Set Design and Construction programme from South East Technological University aims to provide the film, television and wider creative industry alongside music and cultural festival promoters with set design and construction professionals, equipped with a clear understanding of the present and future needs of the industry. 

Graduates will have a clear sense of set design and construction knowhow, ensuring that they will be equipped with the attributes to keep pace with the fast and ever-changing technological advancements in the sector.

Key facts:

The course is built around helping you to develop the key skills to become a valuable member of the design and construction teams for film, television, and events, in the creative industries. You will develop a good understanding of the production pipeline from initial stages through to post-production. You will acquire proficiency in sketching, Computer Aided Design, and an understanding of the principles of design that underpin art direction and construction for the audio-visual industries. You will learn about new technologies and software used in the industries. You will learn about the legal and health and safety frameworks employed in production. You will develop the key Project Management Skills in the areas of planning, organising and co-ordinating and an understanding of the lifecycle of film and television projects.

We believe in Learning by Doing. In addition to lectures, we place a strong emphasis on practical work. You will develop your skills through working on individual and team projects that are focussed on real-world situations. This will enable you to improve your critical problem-solving and analytical skills. You will also gain experience from leading-edge expertise and software as used in the creative industries.

Students of this programme are given the opportunity to either participate in a semester long project in conjunction with The George Bernard Shaw Theatre in Carlow, do a 6-9-month work placement or participate in an Erasmus placement.

You will have the option of continuing to Year 4 of our Level 8 honours degree. This will allow you to further develop the core skills for a career in the design and construction departments of the creative industries.