Film Costuming: On-set and workroom immersion

Course code FNFM 1105

Credit 0.0

Length 43.0 hours

Course outline View

Learners will explore costume workroom roles in the film industry, including stitcher, breakdown artist, set costumer, and prep costumer. Through immersive projects which simulate industry expectations, they will deepen their understanding while honing their problem-solving skills.

Prerequisites

FNFM 1101: Industry Landscape: Fashion for Film (FNFM 1101 and FNFM 1105 can be taken simultaneously).

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What you will learn

  • Costume department roles and practices
  • Navigating unforeseen challenges in costume production, anticipating disasters and back-up plans
  • Budgeting
  • Costume mood boards
  • Soliciting and incorporating feedback
  • Reflecting on challenges and successes
  • Tools, equipment, kits, walkie talkies
  • Workroom and fitting room setup
  • Actor and background fittings
  • Alterations on rentals
  • Practical aspects of film wardrobe on location
  • On-set synchronisation
  • Intro to organization and labeling
  • Self care

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.