Peer Groups
Art Directors/Set Decorators
Requirements for membership in the Art Directors/Set Decorators Peer Group
Please note that requirements (as outlined below) must be met within the four (4) years preceding one's application for membership or membership review; also, such requirements apply in each instance to the production and/or distribution of nationally exhibited audio visual works. All episodes should be a minimum of thirty (30) minutes in length unless defined otherwise specifically for short form programming. Credits from self-published programs alone do not qualify for membership in the Television Academy. Individuals who have received a Primetime, Daytime, or Children's & Family Emmy Nomination, specific to this peer group, within the past four (4) years are eligible for Active membership.
Active Status:
Employment in one or more of the following positions for a minimum of two (2) years in the last four (4) years with one of the following screen credits on at least twenty (20) episodes:
- PRODUCTION DESIGNER
- SET DECORATOR
- ART DIRECTOR
- SCENIC DESIGNER (New York title)
Some areas of work that do not meet the criteria for this peer group include:
- Animation Art Directors and Animation Production Designers – eligible to join the Animation peer group
Or a qualified body of work relevant to the peer group that warrants a waiver of the above requirements. Body of Work designation has all benefits of Active membership with the exception of running for Peer Group Governor.
Associate Status:
Employment as Production Designer, Set Decorator, Art Director or Scenic Designer (New York title) with a minimum of one (1) year in the last four (4) years with at least 10 screen credits. Any qualified assistant in these categories. Any Designer whose practice and activities can be shown to meet the criteria of the Peer Group.
updated 8.27.24