Costume History Course
Dive into late Victorian London's world via costume. Master silhouettes, fabrics, construction techniques, interpret historical sources like archives and photos, and craft stage-ready designs. Ideal for costume designers, theatre makers, and visual storytellers seeking historical accuracy and ethical practice.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical insights into late Victorian clothing from 1875–1885, covering key garments, construction, textiles, and accessories. Delve into class, gender, and daily life in London, while mastering museum and archival research, ethical evidence evaluation, and creating precise costume plans for stage or screen.
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Develop skills
- Analyse Victorian silhouettes to spot class, gender, and period instantly.
- Decode 1875–1885 garments: cuts, fabrics, trims, and build techniques.
- Assess costume sources: archives, photographs, plates, and museum items.
- Convert research into costume plans: specs, materials, and adjustments.
- Create stage-appropriate Victorian designs: clear, ethical, and true to history.
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