The educational master program in production design is based on leaning through design work in relation to the production of moving images, most often in collaboration with The National Film School of Denmark. The basis of design projects and film productions is supported by workshops, seminars, lectures and master classes.
The 1st semester begins with a brush up workshop in production design method, concepting and planning. The course is conducted with the 3rd semester at the master programme in production design. Following the joint workshop students works as production designer assistants or art directors with students from The National Film School of Denmark on midterm or graduation film productions. The production design students collaborate with either live-action film, television series, animation or documentary film. The semester also contains courses in business planning, design law, and visual storytelling.
The 2nd semester is dedicated to internship at any public or private media company for example Zentropa, National Danish Television (DR), Engelbrecht, The Cultur Yard in Helsingør, Copenhagen Bombay or any other relevant firm in film, television or other media production. If necessary teachers at the programme will help contacting appropriate placements
3rd semester begins with a workshop in the production design method, concepting and planning. The course is conducted with students from 1st semester and is followed by a larger film production with students from The National Film School of Denmark. Design students join as production designers or art directors on either live-action, television, animation or documentary midterm or graduation film. It is also possible to participate as visual artist in computer production at The National Academy of Digital Interactive Entertainment (DADIU). In addition, the semester includes advanced courses in film and production design theory.
In the 4th semester, students work on their master thesis. The final semester degree work proposed by the candidate should resonate the previous semesters.