COSTUME STUDIES: 5 things to know
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What is costume studies?
Dal鈥檚 costume studies program combines research, academic and applied skills in the study of historical and theatrical costume. You鈥檒l achieve a well-rounded education creating costumes from any historical period and strengthen your problem-solving skills.
Why AV俱乐部?
Our costume studies program began in 1974 and has adapted and grown into the most unique of its kind in North America. We offer a four-year BA honours theatre degree in costume studies or a two-year diploma in costume studies. This specialized degree is unique to our region.
What will I study?
鈥ostume history
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鈥odern and historical construction
鈥ostume design
鈥ostume in performance
You鈥檒l create costumes for four of the Fountain School of Performing Arts stage productions each year. This experience equips you with the technical skills to create clothing from any period in history. You鈥檒l also be grounded in a comprehensive knowledge of costume history with the academic and research skills necessary to understand 鈥渃ostume鈥� in its broadest context.
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Our graduates are prepared for successful careers in varied career paths related to costume. You鈥檒l be equipped for careers in theatre film and television. Graduates of the program also leave with the academic study and research skills necessary to continue studies in historical research, museum/curatorial and conservation, as well as costume design.
Where to start?
鈥ERF 1000 鈥� Writing about Performance &
鈥HEA1451/1452 鈥� Introduction to Costume Studies.
Questions? Contact performingarts@dal.ca
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