Beginning Costume Design
In this 8 week online course we will start from scratch. What is costume designer? Where do you start on a design for a show? How can I make my own costume designs? Starting with the basics from picking a show, characters, shapes, color etc
What's included
16 live meetings
13 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursAssignments
1-2 hours per week. 7 or more throughout the classProgress Report
1-2 throughout the classClass Experience
We will be covering from start to finish on how costume designers work. Starting from what is a costume design. How to start your costume design based on your own inspiration, concept, and research. The elements of design and the ones that costume designers rely on. When making a quick sketch- How long do I spend? What do I need to show? Final renderings- What all goes on the rendering, who sees my renderings.
Learning Goals
Students will be able to use their imaginations to create their own costume designsStudents will be able to list important elements in designing for theatre
Syllabus
16 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
What is Costume Design?
why costume design is important. What do it do for us as an audience? 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
What does a Costume Designer do?
sketching, meeting with other designers, directors. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Principles of Design
Elements of design breakdown 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
What is a concept?
what is a concept? Learning how to find the concept of the show. Will the audience also understand? 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Sketch book, regular pencils, any type of: colored pencils, markers, or crayons- which ever the student would like to use on our costume sketches.
Language of Instruction
English (Level: A2)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2025
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have a Masters in Costume Design. I have toured for 6 years working in costumes for live shows. I teach costume design and technology as well as design for summer and college theatre show.Reviews
Live Group Course
$4
weekly2x per week, 8 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
2-12 learners per class
