Costume Design 101, Grades 11-12

Holiday course

An introduction to the principles of creating costumes for stage and screen. Develop original design ideas through practical exercises with a NIDA tutor to build your skills and visual understanding.

Course components

• Learn drawing techniques as you explore costume design concepts.
• Create the concept of a costume to pitch to an audience.
• Engage in technical exercises that will assist you to create costumes in the future.

Outcomes

• Awareness of design techniques when drafting ideas.
• An introduction to design sketches to scale.
• Understanding of costume design principles for performance.

Important information

• Please read our Cancellation and Transfer Policy.
• Flights and Accommodation: From time to time we may need to cancel an advertised course. Before booking flights and accommodation for travel to attend a NIDA Open course, please contact the NIDA Open office to confirm if your course will proceed as planned. NIDA does not accept liability for any associated costs of attendance or cancellation.
• Please ensure that you have given a valid email and mobile number as any course changes will be communicated via email or sms.
• Please wear comfortable clothing you can move in for all drama and performance related courses. Clothing that restricts movement is inappropriate.
• Please wear closed-in shoes. Shoes may be removed in the rehearsal room on the direction of the class tutor.
• Participants must provide their own lunch, including snacks and drinks.
• Students in courses for Grades 11–12 will not be supervised during breaks and are free to leave the venue at designated break times should they wish.