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A career in Costume design is
not easy. In fact it is very hard. It takes a lot of dedication and hard work.
But, it is not impossible and has many rewards.
What to study -take courses in History of Costume. If only fashion
courses are available than take them. Study drawing and painting, that's how the
costume in your imagination gets to where the producer or director can see it.
You must be able to sketch your designs. Study textiles, color; understand
dyeing fabrics, draping, and pattern making. Study anything related to theatre,
including acting. This way you can learn how the actor goes about creating a
character. Study computer art programs like Photoshop. Everyone these days is
expected to be a computer proficient.
Things to be portrayed through a character's costuming -
period - present
time, past, future
persons station in life -
upper class, blue collar, middle class
type of work -lawyer, maid,
garbage man, alien, princess
season - hot, cold, summer,
beach, fall
location - part of the
world, east coast, west coast, north, south, country, city
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