Costume and Set Design for 16 to 18 Year Olds Short Course
Course description
Course overview
Step behind the scenes and enter the magical world of film and theatre with our Costume and Set Design course for 16 to 18 year-olds. From day one you'll dive into hands-on experimentation with a variety of materials and techniques.
Guided by an enthusiastic and experienced artist, you'll learn how to bring characters and settings to life through sketches, illustrations and small-scale models. You'll also gain invaluable insights into the behind the scenes of theatre and screen.
Who this course is for
- Students aged 16 to 18 with a passion for art and design, including beginners
- Students considering pursuing further education in art, costume and set design
- Students who would like to try something n.ew, fun and learn in an inspiring environment
Key information
Topics covered
- Project - 'Doorways'
- Storytelling
- Storyboards and mood boards
- Scale model figures
- Character development
- 3D making and costume designing
- Basic modelmaking
- Detailed costume sketches or collages
Learning outcomes
- Create a scale model supported by sketches and illustrations
- Strengthen your art portfolio with a small body of work including costume and set designs
- Cultivate understanding in creative processes and bring the ideas to life
- Receive a digital badge and certificate of attendance
- Develop an open-minded approach to art and design
- Experience art school teaching
For practical information about our kids and teens courses, take a look at our kids and teens information hub. This includes details of our policies on safeguarding, food allergies, learning requirements and online study.
Materials
On campus
- Non-fashion magazines for inspiration
- Fabric samples
- If possible, please bring a camera or camera phone to record the process of making work, and the outcomes
Everything else needed to complete the course is provided, but please feel free to bring any current sketchbooks or materials you enjoy using.
Online
- A3 Sketchbook
- Set of pencils
- Sharpener
- Eraser
- Roll of masking tape
- Non-fashion magazine for inspiration
- Fabric samples
Please see our Guide to taking online short courses.
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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