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About the programme

The programme is part of the 2-year Master's programme at the school of Design. Read more about the programme's academic content and structure here.

Programme description

At the master program in production design we design visual concepts for moving images besides building and dressing physical and digital scenographies for live action film and other visual media  as television series, documentary film and animation. Occasionally the design is for different adjacent genres with emphasis on visual and spatial storytelling such as theatre, exhibition design and computer games. The main content of the courses at the program however is planned and carried out in close collaboration with The National Film School of Denmark.   

The work of the production designer covers designing and planning visual style and scenographic space for the production of moving images. This requires experience in filmic storytelling as well as knowledge and skills related to architecture, art and style history, conceptual and technical drawing, model building and construction. It also requires the the ability and desire to work with other skilled and enthusiastic experts in the field of visual storytelling and production. You will be prepared for this through collaborate film productions, through courses in film and production design theory and through the opportunity to do independent artistic work.

Who can apply to the programme?
The Master Programme Production Design is open to students who have passed the bachelor exam in Game and Production Design or equivalent bachelor’s degrees from other institutions. 

Structure and content

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. 

1st semester
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. 

2nd semester
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
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.     

4th semester
In the 4th semester, students work on their master thesis. The final semester degree work proposed by the candidate should resonate the previous semesters.

Courses

The core of the program is learning through practical design projects in relation to media productions. To support these projects, the program includes courses in physical and digital production design and concept art. Workshops in technical drawing and physical set building. Teaching in film, media and production design theory as we as visual storytelling. Some courses might be located at The National Film School of Denmark.  

Language

English and Danish (Danish students can submit their work in Danish). Note that lectures at The National Film School of Denmark is often in Danish.  

See two videos with student projects from the studio at The National Film School of Denmark:

Production Design - Film
Set design på KADK
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Contact Student Service

Do you have questions about the Master's programme? Contact KADK's student service and get guidance