Trilith Institute: Introduction to Costume Design

This course takes a "bird's eye" approach to introduce skills used in on-set film production. The course includes all forms of narrative media that use film industry pre- and post-production standard organizational structure, equipment, and on-set procedures with a focus on the Costume Department. Students will learn about Hollywood costume history and iconic industry designers; the costume office organizational structure; job roles and duties in various areas of the Costume Department; and the names, uses, and protocols related to various pieces of departmental equipment and tasks. Students will also learn how costumes and various film crafts relate to one another on a working production, as well as how and why they all must operate in sync. In addition, students will look at the importance of some non-traditional skills that benefit the department.

Please note, students do have graded assignments, assessments, and projects and will receive a final grade in this course. Grades demonstrate a student's ability to apply their understanding and mastery of concepts taught in this course. Trilith Institute instructors have a wealth of knowledge as they come with expertise in the film and entertainment industry.


What You Will Walk Away With:
o Expanded knowledge on costume design and opportunities to interact with costume design professionals and other subject-matter experts throughout the term.
o Eligibility to apply for Trilith Institute's Creative Excellence Fellowship Grant.*
o 15% off Trilith Institute workshops for 6 months after course enrollment.
oA tour of Trilith Studios

*Those receiving a grade of 80 (B) or above in the course will receive a "Certificate of Completion." Complete 3 of the Trilith Institute's Professional Education Courses, and you will receive "Trilith Institute Outstanding Achievement in Film Arts." In addition, if you have completed 3 courses and our Mastering Self-Marketing workshop, you will be eligible to submit an original project for consideration for our Creative Excellence Fellowship Grant, with a potential award of up to $10,000.