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Course description
You will research the history of costume whilst building up your practical skills in pattern construction and tailoring for both men’s and women’s wear. Learning period costume skills such as corsetry as well as designing and creating costume embellishment using machine and hand sewing techniques. Our college has its own musical theatre department allowing for in-house work experience working towards the creation of a final garment for a real production. Upon completion of this course, you will have a professional portfolio showcasing your technical skills to move on to a career within a theatre or film costume department or progress to University. What you will learn: Costume Design & History of Costume Pattern Construction Ladies Period Foundation Garments Gents Costume Cutting and Construction Costume Fitting Skills Designing & Creating Costume Embellishment Corsetry
Entry requirements
NQ Fashion Design with Costume award OR NC Fashion Design and Manufacture award OR 2 Highers in Art, English, Fashion and Textiles or equivalent If English is not your first language, you will require to have ESOL L6 or equivalent Entry is by interview. Ideally you should be able demonstrate your creative practical and technical ability with a folio of work demonstrating design development, garment designs and/or completed/customised garments.
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Full time
19th Aug 2024 to 13th Jun 2025
Cost: £1,285.00 (ex. VAT)
Venue details
Glasgow Kelvin College
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GLASGOW
G21 4TD