Program Description

The Bachelor of Arts Major in Production Design is a 10-trimester (3.3 years) program that develops expertise in the conceptualization, design, and construction of sets and scenery for film, theater, television, and advertising. The program offers a broad range of subjects that introduce the student to the theoretical and practical aspects of production design. Studies in theater design, theater history and management, script analysis, production practices, and other theoretical exercises are offered together with training in stage construction techniques, props-making, prosthetics, costume and make-up, and other practical skills.

Extensive on-the-job training is emphasized as a means of reinforcing knowledge in the field and the application of acquired skills. More importantly, it allows students direct contact with the media, its operations, and practitioners.

Objectives and Goals

This new program aims to develop in its students expertise in production design and its various applications for theater, film, television, and advertising. It will set the standard for designers and craftsmen in this field. At the end of the course, the graduates will have acquired:

  • A wide background in design for theater, film, advertising, and television including its histories, principles, elements, and the practical translation of its theories;
  • A general overview of the workings of the theater, film, advertising, and television industries;
  • Sketching, drawing, and drafting expertise skills that form the basis for design communication; and
  • Extensive on-the-job training in the various departments of theater, film, television, and advertising.

Job Opportunities

The media industry is one of the largest and most lucrative fields in the country. Due to its popularity and promise, the coming years will see its rapid development. The AB Production Design graduate can work as a:

  • Production designer, art director, or set dresser for full-length features films;
  • Production designer, art director, or set decorator for television shows, mini-series, or tele-movies;
  • Set designer, wardrobe master, or props master for theater productions, stage presentations, or live concerts;
  • In-house production designer for advertising agencies or production houses;
  • Exhibit or booth designers for trade fairs, expositions, festivals, and product launches;
  • Specialist in particular fields such as prosthetics, costumes, props, puppetry, special effects, model-making, etc.; and
  • Window dresser or display artist for department stores, boutiques, and shops.