Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
The aim of this programme is to provide learners with a comprehensive introduction to costume design in theatre and film. Learners will study aspects of costume design and make up for theatre and film. Learners are instructed in construction techniques used for costume realization and reconstruction -including foundation garments, surface embellishment and decoration, fabric sourcing. Learners study drawing, illustration and presentation styles to develop design ideas and to communicate their ideas. They gain research skills by analyzing social and costume history from medieval times to the present. Learners will have the opportunity to study historical costumes from different eras to expand their knowledge of fabrics and techniques used at the time. The Limerick area has a great reputation for Drama and Theatre. This provides work experience opportunities for our learners. Over the programme learners are also introduced to the techniques of make up for film and theatre.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Design Skills
Drawing
Communications
Work Experience
Garment Construction
Pattern Drafting
Theatre Costume
Combined Materials
Theatre Studies
Victorian Style Corset
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a possible progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 5M2208 |
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The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
These awards will enable holders to achieve in depth knowledge in aspects of costume for theatre and film. Learners will develop proficient technical skills to enable them to gain employment in TV, Film and Theatre production.