Application Essay: Pursuing A Career As A Set Designer

In theatre and on screen, the main activity takes place behind the scenes of the performance itself. Without all the artists and technicians which carry out all the backstage work, productions would not have the same captivating effect that they do on the audience.
I am applying for a place in a production design course as I am interested in pursuing a career being a set designer. My interest in production design developed after visiting the Warner Brothers Studios in Leavesden for the Harry Potter studio tour. The sets for the film series inspired me to use my creative skills in order for other people to be able to experience my artistic abilities. I thoroughly enjoy my Art lessons and it is from these that I decided to develop my creative …show more content…
The skills I have learnt will allow me to further develop my skills and adapt them to be successful in having a career in the production design of theatre or television.
I currently study Fine Art, Geography and English Literature for my A Levels. Art allows me to experiment with my creative ability. I am able to try out different compositions, media and colours in my artwork. Through studying this subject, I have been able to learn new techniques and improve my skills. These are important aspects of design in which I have developed and improved on that would be necessary in a Production Design course. Art would be highly beneficial to studying Production Design as it allows for a variety of interpretations and experimentations to be taken place before creating an end piece of work. I am part of the stage crew at my school; being a part of this involves helping to set up for events such as school concerts and plays.