Theater decorator / Scenographer

The manufacturer of theater sets masters the techniques of drawing, color, volume, perspective and architecture. He creates a flat model, then in volume. He ensures technical monitoring of the construction and supervises the assembly of the sets.

The set designer creates the atmosphere of a film or play. They design and adapt the sets of an opera theater stage or a film set (cinema or television) taking into account technical and financial constraints. Complete artists, they have extensive knowledge, particularly in art history, architecture, design and painting.

Become a scenographer

Training as a theater set painter is acquired through an apprenticeship with obtaining a CFC. Duration 4 years. Improvements are possible, in particular aMaster of Arts HES in theater , scenography orientation.

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