Empowering 21st Century Filmmakers
TEK J SMITH’S PRODUCTION DESIGN WORKSHOP

This unique, professional production design workshop is designed for individuals with a passion for Production Design and Art Direction, though also recommended for filmmakers and designers in general. It provides you with a very unique opportunity to gain first hand Production Design experience under Tek’s expert guidance.

“Production design is the creation of worlds, of making that which we dream of, tangible.  On time and on budget.”Tek J Smith
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What’s on offer

The workshop is fast, intensive and absorbing. Our key goal is to give students the tools, the mindset and the support they need to work in the real world. By the end of the workshop, students will have evolved professionally, worked with an industry leader, and have professional production design experience.

TEK J SMITH (Production Designer, Art Director, Scenic Artist), leads this 3 day Production Design workshop. The production designer plays a vital role in creating real or imagined worlds on the screen. Introduction to Production Design / Art Direction Workshop, designed for Directors, Cinematographers, Artists and all the Film Industry crew and personnel wanting to learn, to consolidate experiences or to improve.

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About the instructor?
With over 30 years in the film industry, Tek J Smith graduated from the prestigious Santa Fe University of Art and Design with a bachelor’s degree in Moving Images. His extensive experience has led him to work with notable directors such as: Wes Anderson, The Coen Brothers, Jon Favreau, Vince Gilligan, J.J. Abrams, Ari Aster, amongst many others.
    TJ has worked on national ad campaigns for Suzuki, Toyota, Hummer, Procter & Gamble and many more. He has also worked on music videos for Alan Jackson, Alabama and Guns N Roses. Notable Film and TV productions that TJ has been involved in, include Asteroid City, Cowboys and Aliens, Eddington, True Grit, Crash, Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad.
“Production design is the creation of worlds, of making that which we dream of, tangible.  On time and on budget. Getting the opportunity to share my 30 years experience in the field to craft new worlds with the next generation of fimmakers is why I am at afilm.”Tek J Smith
What will you get out of it?

This workshop is for those seeking to develop their individual creativity and develop practical and technical skills for entry into an art department within the Film, Television and Advertising industries. Students will learn how to take visual ideas from ‘concept to construct’, as well as time management and scheduling of resources, budgeting and accounting for an Art Department, research, documentation, investigation and finally, brainstorming and mindmapping.

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What will you be doing?
  • Introduction to Production Design
  • Roles within the Art Department
  • Short History of Production Design
  • Color Theory
  • Sketchup- 3D Draw/ Database/ Mind Map/ Gantt Charts / Resources
  • CGI (VFX) + SFX + Art
  • Art Department Script Breakdown
  • Budgeting
  • Timescale
  • Inspiration/research
  • Storyboarding
  • Mood board/Style Bible
  • Set dressing and props
  • Designing for studio/sound stage
  • Designing for location
  • Hazards- Risk assessment and the designer
  • Working with other departments – SPX, Lighting, Costume and Make-Up
  • Technical drawing workshop, Floor plans and elevations
“Having someone with the talent, experience and fantastic attitude that Tek J Smith brings to afilm as he guides us through the process of Production Design is a dream come true.  Having worked on some of the most prestigious, big budget productions, he’s equally comfortable on an indie project- more importantly, his enthusiasm and support are priceless.”Yolanda Torres