Department of Applied Arts and Design

Two year course of Set Design

Second Level Theatre specialization course

The courses are aimed at developing the specialized skills necessary for the planning and design of the different forms of performance, together with theoretical and critical study, laboratory activities, workshops and internships involving highly qualified professionals and structures operating at a national and international level. The harmonious interdisciplinarity and collaboration between courses form the basis of a consolidated educational model that fosters direct participation in practical and laboratory training sessions, aimed at creating and staging theatrical, operatic and dance performances, television productions and films. For this purpose collaboration and participation in staging projects and their production are planned on an annual basis. The School of Scenic Design has traditionally forged strong collaborative relations with the most important Italian Opera Organizations, with the most qualified Television and Film Production companies, with renowned Laboratories for the creation of set design and costumes, as well as with prestigious internationally famous professionals.

  • the world of theatre design
  • the world of design for cinema and television
  • the world of costume design for performance and show business

Core disciplines

Set Design 1 | Set Design 2 | Stagecraft | Culture of show business | 3D  digital modeling techniques | Techniques of video theatre production |  Lighting engineering |
Basics of contemporary philosophy | History of contemporary art | Literature and philosophy of theatre | Technical design and drafting  | History of contemporary music

 

Advanced and supplementary disciplines

To be chosen by the student
Additional training activities to be chosen amongst available courses together with Seminars- Workshops- Internships- didactic Projects- Apprenticeships

The transition from the First to the Second Level within the Accademia’s School of Scenic Design is automatic for a preset number of students. 
For those students coming from another Accademia or University faculty an admission test is required. The admission test is made up of the following:

  • A drawing and artwork test on a specific specialization course subject that consists in a number of assignments  whose techniques are chosen by the candidate.
  • An aptitude interview with a presentation of a portfolio showcasing works and projects

Future Employment Prospects

Graduates will carry out professional activities in the different areas of theatrical, cinematographic and television set design, installations, costumes for show business.

Piano di studio

Teatro 2° Livello

A.Y. 2023/2024

Consultazioni cambio disciplina

A.A. 2017/2018