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Costume Designers research, design and prepare costumes for theatrical, film and television productions. They study the script and take location and period aspects into consideration before producing designs. The Costume Designer will design, source, purchase, hire and /or make all costumes for the production. They work closely with the artistic team to establish the visual requirements of the script in pre-production, making sure the colours and imagery will blend.
On this course students learn to use drawing as a means of communication and also gain an appreciation of the technological tools used in the design process. They explore a wide range of media and materials through diverse processes in two dimensions in order to foster their creative expression. Students study design and gain an understanding of the strategies inherent in the design process and are encouraged through arts, crafts and design to enhance their aesthetic, social, historical and cultural awareness.
Students attend readings of plays and carry out essential research into author, period, and theatrical genre to design costumes which contribute to an effective dramatic performance. They work with a range of multi-cultural costume types from classical to contemporary understand the function of costume in relation to character creation, mood enhancement and expression of theme in any staged performance. Students are taught how to construct costumes which can be worn in a variety of contexts under differing conditions. They learn the importance of team work, budgets and how to work within time and production constraints.
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Full time course |
| Venue: |
Dublin |
| Course code: |
FCD2OCT10 |
| Start date: |
Autumn 2010 |
| Fees: |
See Fees and Schedules |
Qualifications gained:
- Portobello Institute Diploma in Costume Design
- FETAC Level 6 Major Award in Fashion Design AFDES
Entry Requirements:
Entry to this course is by direct application to the college. Students must have completed Year 1 or equivalent to gain entry. For all full-time courses acceptance to the course is interview-based. There are no specific points requirements.
Course Structure:
This is a full time course delivered over 1 academic year.
Course Content:
Module 1: Garment Construction
Module 2: Pattern Drafting
Module 3: Design
Module 4: Fashion Styling
Module 5: Communications
Module 6: Illustration
Module 7: Computer Illustration Graphics
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