Scenic design (also known as
scenography,
stage design,
set design or
production design) is the creation of
theatrical, as well as
film or
television scenery. Scenic designers come from a variety of artistic backgrounds, but in recent years, are mostly trained professionals, holding a
B.F.A. or
M.F.A. degrees in theater arts. Scenic designers design sets and scenery that aim to fully immerse the viewer in the production.