Costume Design for Theatre and Film Course

What will I learn?
You will develop a complete costume design skill set covering script analysis, visual research, rendering, fabric knowledge, garment construction, and production management. You will learn to build mood boards, create annotated renderings by hand or digitally, and select fabrics that work under stage and film lighting. The course covers period accuracy, character‑arc design, ensemble planning, and design for diverse casts. You will also gain hands‑on knowledge of film/TV workflows, including continuity supervision and on‑set operations. Specialty topics include millinery, wigs, sustainable sourcing, wearable technology, and AI design tools. By the end, you will have a professional portfolio and business skills to work as a freelance costume designer.
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Develop skills
- Script Analysis: Extract costume requirements and character arcs from any script confidently.
- Fabric Selection: Choose and source textiles suited to stage lighting and camera conditions.
- Rendering Techniques: Produce professional costume sketches using both traditional and digital media.
- Production Budgeting: Build and manage a complete line-item costume budget for any production.
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