Our popular Art Department Intensive Pathway Training returns this June!
The Art Department is one of the larger departments, and there are several creative job opportunities that fall under this department. The Art Department is responsible for creating the overall visual look of a film or television show in collaboration with the director and other departments.
An Art department is led by the Production Designer, who supervises multiple sub-departments. Together the Art Department designs, builds, decorates, and makes aesthetic adjustments on set.
IMPORTANT INFO:
- Applicants must be Louisiana residents and 18 or over to qualify for this training program.
- Applicants are required to select ONE pathway of focus listed below and be available to attend all 10 days.
- Successful completion of this training program will allow participants to earn required days to be eligible for the Local 478 union.
This training entails the following pathways:
- Set Decoration Pathway (10 seats available)
- Scenic/Painting Pathway (10 seats available)
- 20 total seats available
Participants of this training will learn the “who, what, when, where and why of the Art Dept, while also learning practical and technical skills needed for working as an Art Department practitioner at a high-level.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
WHEN: June 2-13, 2025
TIME: 9:00AM-5:00PM | 8 HOURS, TENTATIVE TIME FRAME
WHERE: Magnolia Studios and Rentals | 10289 E Airline Hwy | St Rose | 70087
COST: FREE to Louisiana residents | 18+
APPLY HERE!
DEADLINE: May 15, 2025 | 11:59pm
TRAINING SCHEDULE BREAKDOWN:
- June 2nd – 3rd – (Art Department Fundamentals + Local 478 Basics): In-class + instructional time (Both Pathways together)
- June 4th – 10th – (Art Department Pathway Breakout,): Specific training tailored to the respective Art Dept pathway (Pathways separated)
- June 11th – 13th – (Mock-set building + Wrap/Breakdown): Hands-on training where trainees take what they’ve learned in class to work together as an Art Department to design, paint, and decorate, and strike a set. (All Pathways together)
ABOUT THE TRAINING PROGRAM:
Prospective participants are required to complete an application and may be asked to interview for placement in the training. Participants that complete all post-training requirements will be eligible to be referred for film-industry positions as productions reach out to NOVAC for their hiring needs.
Our goal is to empower local residents who haven’t traditionally had pathways into the entertainment industry with access to training, career readiness support, and below-the-line job opportunities on major studio productions filmed in Louisiana. The film industry continues to expand in Louisiana, and we believe local residents deserve the training and support to secure production jobs.
Participants also gain NOVAC membership for one year. NOVAC member benefits includes:
- Film-Industry Job referrals (Louisiana residents only)
- Annual career consultation (Required for job referrals)
- Annual resume assistance (Required for job referrals)
- Equipment rentals
- 20% discount on workshops
- Member-only events
- Film industry resources
This program is supported in part by Delta Regional Authority, Louisiana Economic Development, Film New Orleans, City of New Orleans Mayor’s Office of Cultural Economy and in partnership with IATSE Local 478.
For questions regarding Local Workforce Training contact Shantrell at shantrell@novacvideo.org.