The Art Director is responsible for creating and maintaining
the overall photographic consistency of the art elements
connected with the production, such including the design,
construction and coloration of the sets and props as well as the
main and end titles on the finished picture. The Art Director
works closely and in cooperation with the Director and is
responsible to the Producer or the Producer's designee. Duties
and responsibilities include the following:
o Maintaining accuracy and consistency for elements appearing
in period or futuristic pictures.
o Breaking down the script for the quantity and type of props,
furniture, window, floors, ceilings dressings, and all other set
materials and functioning in close cooperation with the Set
Decorator, Key Carpenter and Property Master.
o Visualizing, designing and supervising the creation of
storyboards.
o Visualizing, designing and supervising the creation of sets,
props and costumes.
o Designing and/or selecting individual set decorations, props,
mechanical devices and dressings.
o From the script, storyboard and breakdowns, working with the
Director and Production Manager in preparing the itemized budget
for the Art Department as authorized by the Producer Unit.
o Coordinating the overall "look" of the picture if requested
by the Director.
o Supervising, as a stable artist-executive, the work of the
Key Carpenter, Set Decorator, Property Master, Costume Designer
and Key Make-up Artist as required by the Director and in close
cooperation.
o Attending location Survey trips with the Director when
requested.
o Working with the Location Manager in lining up locations to
shoot in for final approval of the Director.
o Designing titles for the picture and supervising their
production when needed.
o Providing sketches, detailed drawings, paintings and
construction plans as required by the director and/or producer
and approved in the budget.
o Providing art material to accomplish this the duties of this
Hat with the expectation that he or she will be reimbursed for
authorized expenditures in accordance with policy.
PRODUCT: Sets