Course Information & Syllabus
Course Information :
The aim of this course is to produce creative and skillful professionals who have the necessary design expertise,
technical abilities and management skills to respond to the developing challenges in the screen/ film & television, stage/ theatre and performance costume industries. The program is creatively intensive and highly practical.
The students will design and construct costumes for stage, screen, classical & contemporary drama along with other
performance situations, all being specialized and varied The course requires knowledge of historical & cultural factors as well as a creative response to line, form, color, texture, text , character, movement & music along with a sound
understanding of demands of the medium. The program involves practical specialist study units based in the studio / workshop, aiming to develop student's specialist knowledge and expertise by integrating theory and practice
Year 1 :
Costume Design -- Theory, Principles and Practices
Fashion Trends and Cultural Costumes
Creative Interpretation & Response to Text , Character,
Movement and Music
Design Process, Exploration & Representation
Screen, Stage / Character Costume Design
Contemporary Period Costume Industry
Specialized Performance Costume Design
Practical Studio / Workshop And Materials
Revival, Expansion and Innovation
Contemporary Costume Patterning & Construction
Year 2 :
Creative Interpretation , Expression and Application
Final Project / Degree Show
Advanced Couture & Fashion Sewing
Creative Applications
Specialization
Coursework & Assessment :
Assessment through the course takes the form of a series of guided tours of selected studios and workshops . A relaxed
and experimental environment is provided through lectures , demonstrations , discussions and a series of design
projects. Progress is continuously monitored through formal mid session reviews along with internal and external
examiners. Visiting lecturers provide an expertise in specialized areas and work placements in theater, opera,
dance, television and film companies along with national and international work placements organized through
consultation between students and staff.
Careers :
Graduates from this course are well placed to find employment in all areas of fashion marketing, Costume Designers, Apparel Designers, Costume Stylists, Choreographers, Event Managers, Character Artists, Couture Designers , Costume Design Specialists. 