Film & Television Costumes and Wardrobe

Catalog description

Students will be immersed in the practical working of a costumes department through goal-oriented projects, discussions, lectures, and assignments. Topics include fabrics/fibers/shapes, production and character costume design, budgeting, dressing background, shopping and sewing costume pieces. Students will explore historical artists’ works and how they can inspire costume design. An emphasis will be placed on set and department etiquette, working with actors, professionalism, and technique. Students will be given a television episode or pilot to research, design and complete costumes as a final project.