Unit 8, 4.1 "Explain the individual roles within a specific team" and 4.2 "Explain their responsibilities and outputs within a specific media project life cycle."

Unit 8, 4.1 - "Explain the individual roles within a specific team" and 4.2 - "Explain the responsibilities and outputs within a specific media project life cycle."

There are so many departments in making a feature film, even in independent filmmaking, there are still key roles that need to be filled.

While there are so many departments I can speak about, the one that I have chosen to discuss is the Art Department.

The Art Department is a sector of the film industry I have always had interest in and have appreciated as a difficult project, especially when achieving the aesthetics of the film - making houses look like they're lived in, etc. 

Here is a quick run down of some of the roles in the Art Department:

PRODUCTION DESIGNER:

The Production Designer is the main member on the Art Department. He/she is responsible for the whole Art Department. Their role is crucial in helping the vision of the director come to life. Sometimes, the Production Designer will l begin work on the film months before it heads into production; showing detailed drawings of sets/locations. The overall look of the sets and locations is all down to the Production Designer, who will liase with the Director and DOP (Director of Photography) to get the visual style that is needed.

Production Designer reference

ART DIRECTOR:

Art Directors are the project managers of the Art Department. They help the vision of the Production Designer when it comes to the locations and sets that are needed. Responsible for the Art Department expenditures and schedule, the Art Director helps the Production Designer to maximise the money that has been allocated to the department and also manages most of the Art Department team (who include the Assistant Art Director and Art Department Assistants.)

Art Director reference 

SET DIRECTOR:

The Set Director's job is in the name. They will furnish all the sets/locations with various props, ranging from all different kinds of furniture to artwork. Whatever props are needed, it is the Set Director's job to find the props. Even if the props are not on screen, the Set Director ultimately adds a personal touch to the characters through the decoration of the locations/sets. 

Set Director reference