Costume Design
(Fashion Design)

INTRODUCTION:

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:

DURATION:

This is a one-year full-time course.

FEES:

€50 Registration Fee.
Total = €50.

Please see fees & payment for details.

CERTIFICATION:

• QQI Fashion Design – Level 5 (5M3865).

COURSE CONTENT:

The following subjects may be offered:

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.

EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:

For full details on progression opportunities see these links:

• Cork Colleges Progression Scheme
• QQI Requirements

Excellent progressions opportunities including:

• The course will also give the learner the ability to pursue further studies either through Level 6 Fashion Design (6M3706).

Routes to Higher education could extend to:

• IADT: BA in Design for Film (DL829).
• The LIR Academy: BA in Stage Management and Technical Theatre.

We advise you to consult the CAO website – www.cao.ie to confirm specific entry requirements for Higher Education Institutions.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

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.