The course “Art Direction in Low-Budget Projects” offers a comprehensive exploration of the challenges faced by students and young professionals in the fields of filmmaking and design. Focusing on the limitations of time, budget, and resources, this course equips participants with practical strategies to transform these constraints into opportunities for creative expression. By examining three case studies featuring NATFA “Film & TV Design” student projects in different genres, participants gain valuable insights into effective art direction for low-budget projects.

Throughout the course, students learn how to create attractive and realizable design projects from initial scripts, employing smart budgeting techniques to optimize resource allocation. They also develop organizational skills to streamline workflows and enhance team efficiency, thereby overcoming the stress and confusion often associated with encountering such challenges for the first time.

Beyond acquiring essential knowledge of the film process, participants have the unique opportunity to compare their projects with those of their peers from NATFA, Bulgaria, fostering a sense of community and enabling critical analysis of their own work. By the end of the course, participants emerge with a newfound ability to navigate the intricacies of low-budget projects, delivering visually compelling designs that effectively communicate their artistic vision.

in collaborazione con Ufficio Erasmus+
Dipartimento di Progettazione e Arti Applicate DAPL11 corso di Cinema