
ACADEMY FOR CREATIVE CONCEPTING
Set design
Set Design focuses on creating a visual world within a thematic context. This module provides insights into translating themes into immersive visual experiences.
You will be introduced to what set design entails and the role it plays across photography, film, television, advertising, events, gaming, and other forms of visual media. Set design is essential for establishing the visual and thematic context of a story in various media. It involves dressing and arranging the set with props and details to evoke the right atmosphere, time period, and place, supporting the story’s aesthetic and thematic elements.
Special attention is given to maintaining authenticity and continuity in the design. Digital techniques and AI are integrated to elevate set design to the next level. As a set designer, you are the connecting factor ensuring every detail is precise. You will learn how to bring a world to life that feels believable and captivates the audience.
Set Design skills are ideal for creative professionals who want to bring thematic concepts to life. Whether for television, film, theater, exhibitions, events, or retail, set design is about crafting spaces that tell a story, evoke a specific mood, and enhance the audience’s experience. It combines creativity with practical feasibility, bringing ideas to life visually and spatially.
All showcased work is by our expert Willemijn Bos.
What you'll learn
Visualize themes
Applying aesthetic elements
Translating into aesthetic elements
Composition & proportion
Conceptual translation
Space visualization


Visual Storytelling is an 8-week module

The Set Design module is ideal for both emerging and experienced creatives interested in designing and shaping visual worlds across various media.

Certificate Set Design


Tuesday Evenings | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Total: 72 hours (24 hours of class + 48 hours of independent assignments).


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Higher education (HBO) degree and/or relevant work experience.

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