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Become a Professional in the World of Set Design

Applications are now open for the 2024/25 Academic Year

NABA, the largest academy in Italy for art and design education, offers a comprehensive study programme in Set Design, providing students with both theoretical and practical skills to think in a multidisciplinary manner about complex concepts, adapt to changes, and envision future scenarios.

Campuses: Milan and Rome
Course Start Date: October 2024, with qualifications recognised by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR) and internationally.

Enrol in February without losing the Academic Year

 

Missed the October enrolment? No problem! At NABA, we believe there’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to education. That’s why we offer a flexible February start, allowing you to dive into your studies without losing the academic year. You’ll experience the same innovative curriculum, expert faculty, and creative opportunities—just on a timeline that works for you. Whether you’re finalizing plans or seeking a fresh beginning, February is the perfect moment to join our vibrant community and stay on track for your degree.

Set Design Area: NABA's Academic Offer

Set Design
Set Design
<p>Present at NABA since its founding, the Set Design Area serves as a meeting point between students and industry professionals, fostering a constant exchange of ideas.</p> <p>In the two specializations offered by the Bachelor's Degree in Set Design&mdash;Theatre and Opera, and Media and Events&mdash;you will delve into the disciplines of set and costume design for live performances, from opera to spoken theatre, from dance to musicals and concerts. You will also engage with new forms of staging for artistic performances, exhibitions, events, music videos, fashion shows, window displays, and advertising, photography, and television sets.</p> <p>In collaboration with international professionals from major theatres, museums, companies, and workshops, you will acquire the theoretical, technical, and design tools needed to analyze the most significant aspects of contemporary cultural production and to shape your creative projects, ensuring they are equipped to engage with the contemporary landscape.</p>
The Set Design Area introduces students to the diverse world of set and costume design for performances and live events.
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What NABA's Set Design Alumni Say

Costume Designer
ELENA BECCARO
Set Design

"NABA is a space for meeting many creative minds and for connecting with oneself. NABA is a square of shared intentions."

Undergraduate Set Design
ELENA BECCARO
<p>"NABA is a space for meeting many creative minds and for connecting with oneself. NABA is a square of shared intentions."</p>
Costume Designer
FONDAZIONE TEATRODUE - PARMA, LAC - LUGANO, PROGETTO ARES ISI FOUNDATION - TORINO, CTB – BRESCIA
MATTEO PATRUCCO
Set Design

«Three intense years characterized by new knowledge, work and meetings with many professionals.

A training experience that has laid the foundations to realize the dream of a lifetime: becoming a builder of mental landscapes».

Undergraduate Set Design
MATTEO PATRUCCO
<p>&laquo;Three intense years characterized by new knowledge, work and meetings with many professionals.</p> <p>A training experience that has laid the foundations to realize the dream of a lifetime: becoming a builder of mental landscapes&raquo;.</p>
FONDAZIONE TEATRODUE - PARMA, LAC - LUGANO, PROGETTO ARES ISI FOUNDATION - TORINO, CTB – BRESCIA
Costume Designer
DAVIDE BONI
Set Design

"Thanks to the set-design school, I had the opportunity to get in touch with the labour market and to meet professionals of this industry since the very first year. Today, I work in the theatre industry as costume designer and costume assistant".

Undergraduate Set Design
DAVIDE BONI
<p>"Thanks to the set-design school, I had the opportunity to get in touch with the labour market and to meet professionals of this industry since the very first year. Today, I work in the theatre industry as costume designer and costume assistant".</p>
Costume Designer
Develop Your Talent in Set Design
  • INTERDISCIPLINARY EDUCATIONAL PATH

You will engage in individual and group work, lectures and tutoring, experimentation, and workshops.

  • COLLABORATIONS WITH LEADING COMPANIES 

Among the companies with which NABA's Set Design area collaborates or has collaborated are: Compagnia della Rancia, Associazione Terzo Millennio, Teatro Stabile di Genova, Fondazione Teatro La Scala, Fondazione Ente Autonomo Piccolo Teatro di Milano, Teatro degli Incamminati Società Cooperativa.

  • PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

By choosing the NABA course in Set Design, you can start building your career in the world of set design! The professional opportunities offered include: Set design and costume for opera, ballet, and drama; Set design for musicals and concerts; Set design for music videos and advertisements; Setup for fashion shows and photo shoots; Set design and costume for film and television; Light designer; Realization set designer; Costume designer; Project set designer.