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Presentation
Presentation
The ADVANCED PRODUCTION DESIGN ATELIER curricular unit aims to provide students with the theoretical and practical tools needed to develop projects in the area of production design (set, costume and makeup & hair design) for cinematographic content that requires either intervention on natural decors or construction in the studio, in both theoretical and practical terms. With a strong laboratory component, it takes as its point of reference the three fundamental axes for making projects viable: aesthetics, technique and production. It aims to provide knowledge of the aesthetic approach and foster the creative process through the various premises of visual language as a driving force, along with an understanding of the economic, cultural and ethical context of the art department as a practice.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor | Semestral | 5
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
3 | Optional | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT160-24641
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
Concept and function of Production Design and team composition. The importance of visual components and rhetorical elements, scenographic languages and the specificities of the various formats in defining the aesthetic approach. The working lexicon, respective materials, techniques and construction methodologies. Visual modulations of space and character. Structures for creating meaning and emotion through set, costume and make up & hair design. Historical fidelity and anachronism in production design. Working methodology. Budgeting. Management of means and resources. Structure of a production design dossier. Props and wardrobe: active search, adaptation and construction. Methodology of scenographic execution/construction and decoration.
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Objectives
Objectives
The course trains students to develop art direction projects applied to cinematographic content (short films), in its main areas of intervention and in the different stages of production. Students will conceive and execute the production design for a transversal project (FINAL COURSE PROJECT), taking on specific roles in the art department. The aim is for students to: understand the structure and function of the art department; analyse and structure critical thinking regarding the visual potential offered by a script, considering the expressive-dramatic, atmospheric, representative/artificial, symbolic and aesthetic components of production design; structure a plastic unit that is coherent with the narrative and adjusted to the content, justifying their decisions; evaluate artistic and technical priorities, making appropriate use of the logistical resources at their disposal; be able to execute the concept developed;
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Teaching methodologies
Teaching methodologies
The teaching methodology raises awareness of the themes presented, develops spaces for discussion and problem-solving, promoting the development and sharing of practical exercises (challenges), in a transversal and collaborative process. The challenges, which will be analysed collectively in class, are intended to respond to the assimilation of theoretical knowledge and the conception and development of the production design project for cinematographic content (short film), which cuts across several curricular units in the semester. During the preparation and editing phase, the aim is for students to understand the responsibility of each position taken on, but also to work as a group, encouraging teamwork. Software will be used to enable collaborative practice during the work process.
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References
References
BARNWELL, Jane (2017), Production design for screen: visual storytelling in film and television, Bloomsbury Visual Arts. BARNWELL, Jane (2004), Production Design- Architects of the Screen, Wallflower. DURBIN, Holly P., MERZ, Melissa L. (2017); The Art and Practice of Costume Design, Focal Press, New York. LOBRUTTO, Vincent (2002), The Filmmaker's Guide to Production Design, Allworth Press, New York. RIZZO, Michael (2015), The Art Direction Handbook for Film & Television, Focal Press. KEHOE, V. (1995), The Technique of the Professional Make-Up Artist, Routledge.
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Assessment
Assessment
A metodologia de avaliação integra:
Descrição
Data limite
Ponderação
Assiduidade e Participação + Desafios + Análises Coletivas
Attendance and Participation + Challenges + Collective Analysis
avaliação contínua
continuous assesment
40%
Dossier de Desenho de Produção
Production Design Dossier
30 Maio de 2026
May 30, 2026
30%
Execução de Desenho de Produção
Scenography, Costume and Makeup & Hair Execution
[de acordo c/ datas a estabelecer para as rodagens]
[according to dates to be set for filming]
30%
A assiduidade e a participação são consideradas elementos fundamentais na avaliação e a ausência ao terceiro momento de avaliação (Execução de Desenho de Produção) implica inscrição em exame. A avaliação engloba as componentes de trabalho individual e em equipa, tomando em consideração: criatividade, comunicação, entreajuda e disciplina, capacidade técnica e artística, nível de execução dos objetivos.
O exame de recurso divide-se em duas componentes:
Componente Prática: Apresentação e defesa oral de Dossier de Desenho de Produção para um conteúdo cinematográfico (curta-metragem), a partir de guião facultado pelo professor + Maquete física de um Décor à escolha do aluno + Adereço Representativo que implique adaptação/construção (60%)
Componente Teórica: Prova Escrita (40%). Não se admite o uso de IA para efeitos de exame.--
Attendance and participation are considered fundamental elements in the assessment and absence from the third assessment moment (Production Design Execution) implies enrolment in an exam. The assessment includes the components of individual and team work, considering: creativity, communication, mutual support and discipline, technical and artistic ability, level of execution of objectives.
The appeal exam is divided into two components:
Practical Component: Presentation and oral defense of a Production Design Dossier for cinematographic content (short-film), based on a script provided by the teacher + Scale model (physical) of one set design (chosen by the student) + Representative Prop involving adaptation/construction (60%)
Theoretical Component: Written Test (40%). The use of AI for exam purposes is not allowed.
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Mobility
Mobility
No
