Logo
Login  or  Register
Arm-Chair

Stage and Set Designer

Art and Design

  • Average Salary

    RM2600 - RM 4200

  • Career Trends

    -

  • Compability

What is Stage and Set Designer?

Creating the appearance of a film, TV show, or theatrical performance as a whole. A stage designer and set usually needs to study the script, negotiate with the director, and make research to determine the appropriate architectural style.

Minimum education level

 

PT3

SPM

STPM

Diploma

Degree

Average Salary

RM2600 - RM 4200

Example of a Job Position

Design Chief
Designer
Display Coordinator
Exhibit Designer
Exhibit Preparator
Production Designer
Scenic Designer
Set Decorator
Set Designer
Show Design Supervisor

Task

? Creating the appearance of a film, TV show, or theatrical performance as a whole ? Prepare a rough draft in the form of a sketch, to show what the set of designs will be, from the scene to the next scene ? Read film / TV / theater scripts to determine location, set and design requirements ? Develop a set design based on script evaluation, costs, research information, and available locations ? Exchange ideas with the entire team, from the director to the costume designer, so that the set that is built really fits the nuances of the story ? Making mockups, as a design benchmark ? Take part in exercises / rehearsals and production meetings, to get and share information related to the set ? Confer with clients and staff to obtain information about the space, time and money available, the theme promoted, as well as promotional needs A stage designer and set usually needs to study the script, negotiate with the director, and make research to determine the appropriate architectural style

Knowledge

Communication and Media

Knowledge of media production, communication, and techniques and methods of dissemination. Includes alternative ways to inform and entertain through writing, verbal, and visual media.

English

Knowledge of the structure and content of English, including the meaning and spelling of each word, composition rules, and grammar.

Design

Knowledge of techniques, equipment and design principles including in producing precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.

Construction

Knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment for construction or repair of houses, buildings, and other structures, such as highways.

Pure Arts

Knowledge of the theories and techniques needed to create, produce, and perform music, dance, visual arts, drama and sculpture.

Skills

Operations Analysis

Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to the problems handled

Reading Understanding

Understand sentences and paragraphs written in work documents.

Coordination

Adjust the actions taken, with the actions of others.

Capability

  • 1

    Fluency of Ideas - The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).

  • 2

    Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

  • 3

    Visualization - The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.

Related Courses/Majors