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Set designers create the world in
which plays, musicals and movies take place. Set designers
are very creative people who must often call upon a variety
of artistic skills to do their jobs. Once they understand
the world the director envisions, set designers usually
sketch out all aspects of various scenes including stage
construction, and how each scene makes use of costumes and
various props. After sketches, set designers may go
on to build scale models to further finalize plans with
producers, writers and the director. They must then
supervise the construction of the set, working with lighting
and sound technicians, as well as costume designers, to have
all pieces of the production flow smoothly. As if
things were not complicated enough, set designers must often
complete their tasks under a tight budget and under severe
time constraints.
Set Designer Salary Range:
Entry Level Range: $1,000 - $10,000 per production
Mid Range: $15,000 - $20,000 per production
Experienced Range: up to $80,000 per production
Set Designer Career and Job Outlook:
The outlook for this
type of position fluctuates from year to year based on the Entertainment
Industry and how many plays and movies go into production. Set designing can be a rewarding and exciting career,
but students must be willing to work very hard. Aspiring set
designers must start at the bottom - often as unpaid volunteers
in college productions. With the right skills and experience,
perseverance and a little luck, they will be able to get higher-paying
jobs in the television and film industries. Set designers
with a keen understanding of the technology and applications
involved will have a distinct advantage over the rest of the
field.
Set Designer Career Qualifications:
Experience – A
lot of learning and training takes place on the job so previous experience in school or regional theater is expected.
A portfolio of prior work should also be available.
Personal Characteristics/Skills –
creativity;
strong artistic ability; good budgeting and planning skills;
broad historical and cultural background knowledge; good research
skills; technical expertise in set construction and prop building; ability
to work and collaborate with others; ability to handle stress
due to deadlines.
Set Designer Career Path:
Set
Design Assistant, University/Regional Theatre >
Set Designer, University/Regional Theatre >
Set Designer, Broadway/Off-Broadway Productions >
Set Designer, Television and Film
Learn more about the job of a set designer:
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