Become a Professional in the World of Set Design
Applications are now open for the 2025/26 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 2025, with qualifications recognised by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR) and internationally.
Enrol in February without losing the Academic Year 2024/25
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
What NABA's Set Design Alumni Say
"NABA is a space for meeting many creative minds and for connecting with oneself. NABA is a square of shared intentions."
«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».
"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".
- 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.