High-end TV standby art department dressing for camera

Are you interested in moving into the role of standby art director?

Tracey Ewen Powell will be delivering one-day masterclasses in Sunderland and Belfast for crew who want to move into the role of standby art director. Presented by a production designer, standby art director, director, script supervisor and director of photography, the masterclasses will be a live set complete with cameras to take you from the first day on the job through to working
on set.

These masterclasses are fully funded by the ScreenSkills High-end Television Skills Funds made up of contributions from high-end television productions made in the UK.

Who it's for

This masterclass will be open to anyone with at least two HETV credits in the art department and is looking to move into the role of standby art director. Please note that the masterclass in Belfast is only open to participants who live and work in Northern Ireland.

We always welcome applications from under-represented groups, including, but not limited to: those from minority ethnic backgrounds; people with a disability; people from the LGBTQ+ community and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

We offer inclusive training. If you have any needs which we can accommodate during the recruitment process and beyond, please let us know and we will be happy to work with you to meet them.

If you have any access needs or require any additional support to complete your application, please contact tracey.ewen@icloud.com .

What it covers

The masterclass will cover:

• how to read and break down the script
• what the designer, standby art director, director, script supervisor and director of photography expect from you
• what information you garner from the HODs
• art department continuity - what it is and what to look for
• planning and looking ahead - what are your responsibilities
• working on set – to help give you confidence to step up as a standby art director
• who are your immediate team – how does the team work
• invaluable tips on how to be a great standby art director

These training sessions for high-end TV professionals based in United Kingdom , will be managed and delivered by Tracey Ewen Powell with trainers who are all working industry professionals.

How to apply

This masterclass will run in:

• Belfast (Northern Ireland - venue TBC)
  • Saturday 22 November 2025: 1000 to 1800
  • Deadline for applications is midnight on 20 October 2025                                       
  • Please note that this course is for participants living and working in Northern Ireland

• Sunderland (https://venuesunderland.co.uk/our-venues/hope-street-xchange/)
  • Saturday 6 December 2025 from 1000 to 1800
  • venue: Hope Street Xchange
  • Deadline for applications is midnight on 2 November 2025

Click ‘apply now’ to apply for your place 

Contact information

Name: Tracey Ewen Powell
Email: tracey.ewen@icloud.com