Production Designers are responsible for the visual concept of a film, television or theatre production. They identify a design style for sets, locations, graphics, props, lighting, camera angles and costumes, while working closely with the director and producer.
Personal Competencies
You like to assemble things
You pay attention to details while working
You like to work in a team
You have a creative bent of mind
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor’s degree in Arts (B.A.)/Science (B.Sc.) in Film and Television Production followed by Master’s degree in Arts (M.A.)/Science (M.Sc.) in the same discipline
OR Complete Bachelor’s degree in Design (B.Des.) in Film and Television Production followed by PG Diploma in Art Direction and Production Design
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the Department of Film Studies/Design. This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes 1. University of Mumbai 2. Film and Television Institute of India, [FTII] Pune 3. Virtual Voyage College of Innovation, Indore 4. World University of Design, Sonipat 5. Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad 6. University of Calcutta, Kolkata 7. Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Madhya Pradesh 8. National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad
Private Institutes (Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying) 1. Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar 2. Lovely Professional University, Delhi 3. Thakur College of Science and Commerce, Kandivali East, Mumbai 4. Kishinchand Chellaram College Churchgate, Mumbai 5. IDC School of Design, Mumbai 6. The Indian Institute of Digital Art & Animation, Kolkata 7. Deccan Education Society’s Institute of Film and Television 8. Manipal Academy of Higher Education
*NPTEL - National Programme in Technology Enhanced Learning. It is by the Government of India and offers a variety of courses in an audio - video form.
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 60,000 - 9,20,000*.
*(The above-mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from institute to institute)
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes* • Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI* • Scholarships are also made available in institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA) • Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc. • All banks give education loans
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Film and Video Production Companies, Television Companies, Advertising or other Commercial Filmmaking Companies
Entrepreneurship: You can also set up a private company catering to clients' needs
Work Environment: You will typically work 5 to 6 days a week for 8 to 9 hours per day. Shift system is applicable.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Expected Growth Path
Production Assistant/Art Assistant → Production Designer → Senior Production Designer
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Production Designer ranges between INR 32,680 - 54,557* per month.
Hannah Beachler is an American Production Designer who has worked in several popular Hollywood movies such as Creed, Moonlight among others. As her father was an interior designer, she was exposed to design from an early age. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati, studying fashion design and then attended Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio where she studied film.*
Production Designer
NCS Code: NA | DS0071. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor’s degree in Arts (B.A.)/Science (B.Sc.) in Film and Television Production followed by Master’s degree in Arts (M.A.)/Science (M.Sc.) in the same discipline
OR Complete Bachelor’s degree in Design (B.Des.) in Film and Television Production followed by PG Diploma in Art Direction and Production Design
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This course is offered by the Department of Film Studies/Design.
This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes
1. University of Mumbai
2. Film and Television Institute of India, [FTII] Pune
3. Virtual Voyage College of Innovation, Indore
4. World University of Design, Sonipat
5. Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad
6. University of Calcutta, Kolkata
7. Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Madhya Pradesh
8. National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad
Private Institutes
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar
2. Lovely Professional University, Delhi
3. Thakur College of Science and Commerce, Kandivali East, Mumbai
4. Kishinchand Chellaram College Churchgate, Mumbai
5. IDC School of Design, Mumbai
6. The Indian Institute of Digital Art & Animation, Kolkata
7. Deccan Education Society’s Institute of Film and Television
8. Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Information on the institute rankings can be found at - https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
Distance Learning Institute
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Online Courses
• NPTEL* Swayam - https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc22_de15/preview
• Udemy - https://www.udemy.com/topic/filmmaking/
*NPTEL - National Programme in Technology Enhanced Learning. It is by the Government of India and offers a variety of courses in an audio - video form.
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 60,000 - 9,20,000*.
*(The above-mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from institute to institute)
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also made available in institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Places of Work: Film and Video Production Companies, Television Companies, Advertising or other Commercial Filmmaking Companies
Entrepreneurship: You can also set up a private company catering to clients' needs
Work Environment: You will typically work 5 to 6 days a week for 8 to 9 hours per day. Shift system is applicable.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Production Assistant/Art Assistant → Production Designer → Senior Production Designer
The approx. salary of a Production Designer ranges between INR 32,680 - 54,557* per month.
Source: https://www.salaryexpert.com/salary/job/production-designer/india
*The figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Hannah Beachler is an American Production Designer who has worked in several popular Hollywood movies such as Creed, Moonlight among others. As her father was an interior designer, she was exposed to design from an early age. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati, studying fashion design and then attended Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio where she studied film.*
Source: https://www.okayplayer.com/culture/hannah-beachler-black-panther-creed-production-designer-interview.html
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains.
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