Costuming for Stage and Screen Diploma Program

The Costuming Programs at Capilano University are designed to provide students with a sound knowledge base in the technical and creative procedures for both stage and screen costuming. Graduating students will be well equipped for work within the department in disciplines of theatre, dance, opera, ballet, and costume areas of the film and television industry.

Admission Requirements

  • Successful completion of the Costuming for Stage and Screen Certificate or equivalent.

  • Interview.

How to Apply

Apply for Admission/Readmission online or by downloading and completing an application form. Completed applications must be accompanied by the appropriate application fee, official transcripts and other pertinent documents, and should be submitted to:

Registrar's Office Capilano University, Birch building, room 230 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, B.C. V7J 3H5 Phone: 604.984.4900 Fax: 604.984.1798

Fees and Expenses

Please see the Fees and Fee Payment section of the Capilano website. Financial aid is available to eligible students for eligible programs. For more information, please see Financial Aid and Awards.

Costuming for Stage and Screen Diploma

Intakes:CampusTermsFull/Part Time
 North VancouverFallFull-Time
Certificate RequirementsCourse CreditsRequired Credits
Credits33.00
Required:33.00
COSTCostuming for Stage & Screen Program Certificate33.00
First TermCourse CreditsRequired Credits
Credits16.50
Required:16.50
CMNS 120Professional Writing for Artists3.00
COST 200Costume Cutting and Construction III4.50
COST 202Elements of Costume Design3.00
THTR 266Costuming III3.00
TXTL 220Textile Arts for Costumers3.00
Second TermCourse CreditsRequired Credits
Credits12.00
Total Program Credits61.50
Required:12.00
COST 203Costume Skills Intensive6.00
COST 205Advanced Film Costumer Project3.00
THTR 267Costuming IV3.00

Costuming for Stage and Screen Advanced Certificate

Intakes:CampusTermsFull/Part Time
 North VancouverFallFull-Time
First TermCourse CreditsRequired Credits
Credits16.50
Required:16.50
CMNS 120Professional Writing for Artists3.00
COST 200Costume Cutting and Construction III4.50
COST 202Elements of Costume Design3.00
THTR 266Costuming III3.00
TXTL 220Textile Arts for Costumers3.00
Second TermCourse CreditsRequired Credits
Credits12.00
Total Program Credits28.50
Required:12.00
COST 203Costume Skills Intensive6.00
COST 205Advanced Film Costumer Project3.00
THTR 267Costuming IV3.00