ABOUT

Do you want to know more about the Props and Set Decorating Departments on large scale HETV dramas?

Do you think you have transferable skills but not sure how to make the move?

GETTING STARTED IN PROPS & SET DECORATING is a FREE online training programme supported by the ScreenSkills High-end TV Skills Fund with contributions from UK high-end TV productions.

This course will examine what the props and set decorating teams do on a HETV drama production and what you need to know to get started successfully in these departments.

This course will include: 

• An overview of the art department and how set decoration and props work together

• How the departments are structured – the different jobs, who does what and when

• What skills and knowledge you need to have to succeed

• Who to contact, and when, to get onto productions

• What to expect – and what will be expected of you

• How to be a successful freelancer and get on to productions – and importantly, get asked back!

This training will be delivered online over 5 weeks, with one session per week on the following dates:

Tuesday 8 October 2024 09:30 - 11:00

Tuesday 15 October 2024 09:30 - 11:00

Tuesday 22 October 2024 09:30 - 11:00

Tuesday 29 October 2024 09:30 - 11:00

Tuesday 5 November 2024 09:30 - 11:00

Friday 22nd November - LONDON in-person networking event

YOU MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND ALL SESSIONS

SUITABLE FOR

This course is for those with little or no industry experience, or those looking to transfer into props or set decorating from another department. You must be a UK resident with the right to work in UK.

COST

Free. The programme is supported by the ScreenSkills High-end TV Skills Fund with contributions from UK high-end TV productions.

Applications are now closed

DEADLINE 25TH SEPTEMBER 17:00

Inclusivity:

We always welcome applications from under-represented groups, including, but not limited to: those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds; people with a disability; people from the LGBTQ+ community and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

We offer inclusive training. If you have any needs which we can accommodate during the recruitment process and beyond, please let us know and we will be happy to work with you to meet them.

This is a nationwide programme and we welcome applications from across the UK.