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Creative and media
Set designers design and create the settings for commercials, television, theatre and films.
You can study for a higher national diploma or degree in a relevant subject, like:
Several universities, colleges and drama schools also offer courses in performing arts production or design for film and television. You'll usually need 1 or 2 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a higher national diploma. You'll need 2 to 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a degree.
You could learn some of the skills you need for this job through a college course like a Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Production Arts. You'll usually need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent.
You could start as a set designer's assistant, art department trainee, prop maker or a runner in film or TV and work your way up.
Volunteering
You should find practical experience and build a portfolio of your design work to show to potential employers. You can get relevant experience by getting involved in:
You'll need:
You may:
With experience, you could work on larger and more prestigious film, TV and theatre productions.
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