Costume Design (Fashion Design)

Level 5

Certification

QQI Fashion Design Level 5, Code  5M3865

Overview

The Film, TV and Animation sector in Ireland is estimated to be worth over €692 million, comprising 11,960 jobs by way of direct, indirect and induced employment across the economy. Costume design plays a vital role in the storytelling abilities of these film, TV, theatre and advertising industries. The course will allow students to research, design costumes with historical accuracy and use traditional hand crafts to create artistic garments for stage and screen. These skills would allow students to work in film, theatre and TV areas in specialised areas of prop making, costume making, costume curation and care, styling (commercial and editorial). As the Irish entertainment industry is experiencing a boom, these skills and abilities will increase to be in demand as the productions vary in scale and often transcend both national and international locations.

Entry Requirements

• In general, applicants should hold a Leaving Certificate, LCA or QQI Level 4 qualification. For mature applicants, appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.

• All applicants will be required to attend an interview

• An offer of a place on this course means the applicant has met the minimum entry requirements set out and attended for interview.

Duration

One Year

Work Placement/Experience

Participants will be required to undertake 10 days of work placement in a relevant location. The College will assist participants in identifying suitable placements. Students will research and secure work experience in a range of fashion design and retail outlets such as individual costume designers, theatre companies, TV companies, dance organisations, Film companies, garment production companies, tailors/alterations services, in areas such as costume production, maintenance, alterations, after care and promotion.