Movie Bites Learning: Set Design - Building Your Character's World
In this fun, hands-on class, students learn about the art of set design as they construct film location dioramas and bring their character's space to life.
Shannon S., MFA, Movie Bites Learning
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(289)
What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
***This class is part of the Movie Bites Learning - Young Storytellers and Aspiring Moviemakers Series. These classes can be taken in any order and are designed to celebrate and encourage big imaginations. Very my full profile for details on other Movie Bites Learning classes.*** Screenwriters dream of walking into a live, 3-dimensional version of the stories they have created in their mind and on the page. Set Designers have the exciting job of helping to bring those spaces to life. All the scenery, furniture and props the audience sees in a film production make up the set design. The set designer's job is to design these physical surroundings in which the action will take place. Their art must suggest the style and tone of the film, create mood and atmosphere, give clues as to the specific time and place of the action, and offer creative possibilities for the movement and grouping of the actors. Using the Academy Award winning production design in Hugo (2011) as our inspiration, our class will learn about, and create, design plans and sketches that showcase the spaces in which their story character will live. Then, through brainstorming games, writing exercises and an art activity, students will increase their storytelling abilities and build a Set Design Diorama that captures their character's film world space. Class Structure Day 1: *Welcome & Introductions *Case Study: The Set Design of Hugo Cabaret *Film Vocabulary: Set Design - Construction, Backgrounds and Furnishings *Lesson: Different Types of Sets / Set Dressing *Brainstorming Game: Who Lives Here? *Project Planning Exercise: Set Design Plans and Sketches *Share Time Class Structure Day 2 & 3: *Welcome *More Set Design Games and Inspirations *Diorama Creation *Share Time Movie Bites Learning is a welcoming, diverse and inclusive environment. Big imaginations, high energy, shy learners, and wigglers are always encouraged. The club provides a variety of ways for students to engage with the lessons so that different learning styles are respected, supported, appreciated and celebrated. ************* Keywords: movies, film, film making, filmmaking, film school, film class, film class for kids, screenwriting, scriptwriting, STEAM, enrichment, art, drawing, storytelling, games, construction, set design, building
Learning Goals
Students will learn about set design and set construction. They will also practice writing, art and public speaking.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Younger students may need help with using scissors and glue for their dioramas.
Supply List
Class One: Handouts: Set Design Plan and Set Design Drawing Art Supplies: Markers/crayons/colored pencils Class Two: Large tissue box (or shoe box) Scissors Tape, glue, stapler White paper Construction paper Markers/crayons/colored pencils White Paper **Optional Additions: No need to have all of this list. The below are suggested items for your child to use when creating their dioramas. Be as creative as you like! Clay / Play-Doh Legos / Small Toys Toilet Paper Rolls Aluminum Foil Popsicle Sticks Cardboard Bottle caps Tissue Paper Sequins / Beads
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
5.0
289reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Iowa
Hello! I am a parent, screenwriter, filmmaker and film educator with over 20 years of classroom experience. I have a BFA in Studio Art and an MFA in Film Production. Sharing my love of film and art with young, aspiring storytellers is my life's passion.Reviews
Live Group Class
$75
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
55 min
Completed by 11 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
6-12 learners per class
