Course Descriptions

This course explores the role of the costume dyer in film and theatre. Foundational skills for the dyeing of textiles are taught. Dye selections and processes specific to costumes are introduced and explored. Students will gain an understanding of the use of colour in the costume context from a visual narrative as well as a technical point of view. Safe use of dyes and chemicals and safe studio set-up is emphasized. Students will work with current film and theatre stock as applicable.

This course focuses on processes and techniques used to age and distress costumes and continues the exploration of dyeing processes specific to costume aging. Students will build upon their understanding of the use of costume colour and aging as visual narrative and as part of production design.

This course considers the application of textile arts techniques to the creation of costumes for stage and screen. A wide range of techniques and materials will be discussed. Specific techniques will be explored in class with exercises and projects pertinent to their application to costume creation.