# Set and Exhibit Designers > Design special exhibits and sets for film, video, television, and theater productions. May study scripts, confer with directors, and conduct research to determine appropriate architectural styles. - Code: 27-1027.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 27-1027) - Family: [Arts, Design, Media & Sports](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-27), one of its 45 occupations - Tasks: 27 tasks (19 core and 8 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-1027.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/27-1027.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Develop set designs, based on evaluation of scripts, budgets, research information, and available locations. Core task · Task 9289 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021 2. Prepare rough drafts and scale working drawings of sets, including floor plans, scenery, and properties to be constructed. Core task · Task 9286 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021 3. Prepare preliminary renderings of proposed exhibits, including detailed construction, layout, and material specifications, and diagrams relating to aspects such as special effects or lighting. Core task · Task 9294 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021 4. Read scripts to determine location, set, and design requirements. Core task · Task 9305 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021 5. Submit plans for approval, and adapt plans to serve intended purposes, or to conform to budget or fabrication restrictions. Core task · Task 9293 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021 6. Attend rehearsals and production meetings to obtain and share information related to sets. Core task · Task 9306 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021 7. Confer with clients and staff to gather information about exhibit space, proposed themes and content, timelines, budgets, materials, or promotion requirements. Core task · Task 9287 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021 8. Research architectural and stylistic elements appropriate to the time period to be depicted, consulting experts for information, as necessary. Core task · Task 9297 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021 9. Observe sets during rehearsals in order to ensure that set elements do not interfere with performance aspects such as cast movement and camera angles. Core task · Task 9303 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021 10. Collaborate with those in charge of lighting and sound so that those production aspects can be coordinated with set designs or exhibit layouts. Core task · Task 9296 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021 11. Select set props, such as furniture, pictures, lamps, and rugs. Core task · Task 9300 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021 12. Design and build scale models of set designs, or miniature sets used in filming backgrounds or special effects. Core task · Task 9304 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021 13. Examine objects to be included in exhibits to plan where and how to display them. Core task · Task 9284 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021 14. Assign staff to complete design ideas and prepare sketches, illustrations, and detailed drawings of sets, or graphics and animation. Core task · Task 9302 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021 15. Inspect installed exhibits for conformance to specifications and satisfactory operation of special-effects components. Core task · Task 9291 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021 16. Estimate set- or exhibit-related costs, including materials, construction, and rental of props or locations. Core task · Task 9288 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021 17. Plan for location-specific issues, such as space limitations, traffic flow patterns, and safety concerns. Core task · Task 9292 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021 18. Acquire, or arrange for acquisition of, specimens or graphics required to complete exhibits. Core task · Task 9285 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021 19. Design and produce displays and materials that can be used to decorate windows, interior displays, or event locations, such as streets and fairgrounds. Core task · Task 9298 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021 20. Direct and coordinate construction, erection, or decoration activities to ensure that sets or exhibits meet design, budget, and schedule requirements. Supplemental task · Task 9290 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021 21. Coordinate the transportation of sets that are built off-site, and coordinate their setup at the site of use. Supplemental task · Task 9310 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021 22. Confer with conservators to determine how to handle an exhibit's environmental aspects, such as lighting, temperature, and humidity, so that objects will be protected and exhibits will be enhanced. Supplemental task · Task 9301 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021 23. Select and purchase lumber and hardware necessary for set construction. Supplemental task · Task 9295 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021 24. Arrange for outside contractors to construct exhibit structures. Supplemental task · Task 9307 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021 25. Incorporate security systems into exhibit layouts. Supplemental task · Task 9309 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021 26. Coordinate the removal of sets, props, and exhibits after productions or events are complete. Supplemental task · Task 9299 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021 27. Provide supportive materials for exhibits and displays, such as press kits, advertising, publicity notices, posters, brochures, catalogues, and invitations. 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