This course is designed for people who want to train in the costume
sector of the film, television and entertainment industry to become
costume makers, cutters and technicians with special consideration of
costume requirements for screen and live entertainment productions.
Students in the Diploma of Costume are involved
in a comprehensive training program that covers a wide range of technical
applications including costume research and interpretation for a
performance context; pattern cutting and draping; costume construction;
corsetry and undergarments; art finishing; theatrical millinery; accessory
development as well as costume supervision, project planning, dressing and
costume maintenance.
The on-campus training is supplemented and enhanced by on-the-job
experience with notable production companies in theatre, television, film
and the entertainment industries in general.
Over the last twelve months, students and graduates have worked in such
internationally important organisations as the Costume Museum, Bath, UK,
the Powerhouse Museum; and in wardrobe departments for such companies as
Opera Australia, The Vintage Clothing Shop, Company B, Anthony Phillips
Costumes, The Bell Shakespeare Company, The Australian Ballet, The Costume
Design Centre, Channel 7 and The Sydney Theatre Company.