Qualifications & leading Universities
To become a set designer you will usually have to complete a degree or diploma that specialises in visual arts or design. Entry requirements into these courses will generally require you to complete VCE. It is advisable you study English, art, studio arts, and visual communication and design. Some leading universities that offer degree courses are Sydney University, Griffith University, Melbourne University, Monash University and University of Technology (Sydney). Upon your application for these courses you may be required to submit a portfolio of relevant designs or art work. If you have some industry experience this may be an added advantage in securing course admission.
The entry criteria for tertiary institiutions differs from year to year. The above comments are a guide only. To gain specific entry criteria either contact the relevant university or use Hobson's The Good University Guide.
Relevant Universities Colleges & TAFE
Careernav have trolled through all the universities, specialist colleges and TAFE’s across the nation to identify those courses we consider relevant to this career. We have only focussed on the core single degree and its full time period. We acknowledge many combination degrees are available and different students combine different degrees. Course names also differ by university and we have grouped like courses together. We may have missed the odd course being offered, so we recommend for a more detailed guide check with the universities direct or one of the university course guide books such as Hobson’s. Please note Careernav are totally impartial and do not recommend one tertiary institution over another. To view the A to Z of tertiary institutions that offer relevant courses for this career.
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About the Author
Michael Scott – Mitchell
Michael Scott-Mitchell is regarded as one of the most outstanding designers in Australia.
He has extensive credits in opera, theatre and special events and has won many awards for his designs.Michael is currently working on designs for La Fanciulla del West for Opera Conference and Elling for STC, alongside other projects. Michael lectures at University of Technology Sydney and is currently Head of Design at NIDA.
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