Course Information & Syllabus
Course Information :
This programme provides intensive course work and practical production experiences in costume design and technology every semester. Emphasis is on research, development of creativity, use of traditional and electronic technology. Collaborative student projects are undertaken in advanced and graduate courses. Courses help develop a student's sense of self-worth while encouraging independent, original and creative thinking. They provide unique opportunities for creative expression and development coupled with other programs. The curriculum is fairly flexible and allows customising to the individual student's needs and interests.
Year 1 :
Production Structures
Team Management
Technical Problems
Applied Scenic Design
Applied Lighting Design
Special Design Projects (may be repeated twice with
different content)
Special Design Projects (may be repeated twice with
different content)
Advanced Costume Design
Graduate Project/Paper or Thesis
Practical Skills - Costumes
Year 2 :
Research & Writing
Multicultural Media-scape
Theory and Criticism
Movement for the Stage and film
Styles of Acting
Children's Productions
Acting: Opera and Music Theatre I
Professional Practice
Final Production
Coursework & Assessment :
The assessment criteria are of two phases. A formative system of assessment ensures that all the practical assignments, group discussions, seminars and written assignments in each subject are graded. The formal or summative written and practical assessment is done at the end of each semester. The ratio of formative: summative is 70:30.
Careers :
A professional costume designer for Film, Television and stage productions is a key person in any production unit.
Students from this course will be undertaking free-lance assignments with film and television producers and directors for different projects. 