Short Courses / Technical

Introduction to Costume Design

  1 week

This introduction to costume design is perfect for participants with previous experience in amateur theatre or no experience at all, who want to learn more about costume design in a theatre-focused environment.

Course Information

Type: Beginners
Duration: 1 week
When: Summer
Ages: 16+

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Overview

This 5-day course offers an insight into the creative process behind designing costumes for theatre. Participants will be taught by top industry professionals who will walk them through the different stages of costume design, from research and concept development to design delivery.

The course sets the foundation for further study in the industry, for example the Bachelor in Stage Management and Technical Theatre or the MFA in Stage Design (includes lighting, set and costume design) By the end of the course participants will have gained a clear idea of the work that goes into designing costumes for the stage and what is required to manage costume design for small productions. Perfect for those with a creative background (design, architecture, art, fashion) who are considering costume design as a career or want to gain the ability to create costumes for amateur productions.

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