Introduction to Costume and Set Design Short Course
Course description
Course overview
This hands-on, project-based course will ask you to respond to an exciting brief. You will learn how to extract key information from an initial concept then use it to develop costume and set designs that bring the characters and settings to life.
The course will be an opportunity for individual research and tutorial discussions. We will also give you a brief, which you will answer by producing a range of costume and set designs.
Who this course is for
This course is suitable for anyone thinking about a future in costume or set design for theatre or film and for those who are considering applying for further study in this field. It is also suitable for those who work in amateur dramatics or theatres groups.
Key information
Topics covered
- Story telling
- Story boards and mood boards
- Scale model figures
- Character development 3D making
- Model making
- Costume designing (sketches or collages)
- Surface textures for model making and costume paintings
Learning outcomes
- Create a scale model supported by sketches and illustrations
- Create a body of work comprising costume and set design that reflects your experience of answering project briefs
- Strengthen your portfolio to reflect your newfound ability to identify the key points from your concept and use them to bring characters and their settings to life
- Digital badge and certificate of attendance
Materials
- A3 sketchbook
- Set of pencils
- Sharpener
- Eraser
- Small box of dressmaking pins
- Roll of masking tape
- Acrylic paint - basic set of primary colours, black and white tubes
- Other colour materials - this can be inks/paint/crayon or anything else you use
- Brushes
- UHU glue
- Paint palette or paper plate for mixing colours
- Magazines for inspiration (not fashion magazines please)
- Fabric samples
Tutor
Jacqueline Gunn
Jacqueline Gunn is a freelance set and costume designer and artist. She lecturers on higher and further education and MA courses in the UK and Europe. Jacqueline has also had several artist residencies in schools, and works with referral units and special needs groups. Jacqueline has worked as a Designer in mainstream and devised Theatre, Opera, Contemporary Dance and Community projects.
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