Introduction to Costume Design
August 11 – November 24
This course takes a “bird’s eye” approach to introducing skills used in on-set film production. The course includes all forms of narrative media that use film industry pre- and post-production standard organizational structure, equipment, and on-set procedures with a focus on the Costume Department. Students will learn about Hollywood costume history and iconic industry designers; the costume office organizational structure; job roles and duties in various areas of the Costume Department; and the names, uses, and protocols related to various pieces of departmental equipment and tasks. Students will also learn how costumes and various film crafts relate to one another on a working production, as well as how and why they all must operate in sync. In addition, students will look at the importance of some non-traditional skills that benefit the department.
Course Note: No Prerequisite Required.
WHAT YOU WILL WALK AWAY WITH
- Fundamental knowledge about working conditions, jobs, and professional expectations in film and television.
- Eligibility to apply for Trilith Institute’s Creative Excellence Fellowship Grant.*
- 15% off Trilith Institute workshops for 6 months after course enrollment.
- A tour of Trilith Studios