Teach Set Design – An Introductory Workshop is a practical, high-impact workshop that introduces students aged 11–19 to the core principles of theatrical set design.
Designed to be accessible for both specialist and non-specialist teachers, this workshop guides students through the role of the set designer, exploring how designers interpret text, communicate mood, theme and setting, and develop clear, purposeful design ideas. Using A Midsummer Night’s Dream as a central stimulus (or adaptable to your chosen set text), students investigate professional designers, learn six key set design fundamentals, and apply these through hands-on tasks including mood boards, model-making or installation work.
The resource includes a detailed workshop plan, ready-to-use slide deck with teacher notes, student handouts, a ready-to-teach slide deck and a one-hour CPD talk-through video, enabling confident delivery straight away. The session can be used as a standalone introduction to set design or embedded within a wider design or technical theatre scheme of learning across Key Stage 3, GCSE and post-16 study.
Ideal for classroom teaching, enrichment days and technical theatre or drama clubs.
What’s included
A detailed workshop plan (approx. 2 hours of practical learning)
A ready-to-teach slide deck with clear teacher commentary and notes – perfect for non-specialists
Student handouts and costume design templates
A one-hour CPD talk-through video to support confident delivery
Teach Set Design – An Introductory Workshop
When you purchase this resource, you receive a Schools Licence. This means that you can share the resources directly with students as a digital PDF or printable version and multiple teachers within one school can use the resources. This does not permit you to share the resources outside of your school. For more information visit www.weteachdrama.com
