Theater costume designer
This course enables pattern-makers to specialize in stage costume, so they're ready to work in the show business and the performance sector.
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Training location
For all people, regardless of region or country of residence, who can participate 100% in person in Pézenas
Prerequisites
Fashion professional
A keen interest in the world of entertainment
Proficiency in french, english, or italian
Accessible to all
Accessible to students with a disability after assessment of their ability to adapt to material and technical constraints
Course overview
This intensive course in theatrical pattern making is designed to train pattern makers who specialize in theatrical costumes. You will learn how to develop patterns quickly and efficiently to create your own theatrical costume. For your information, the fee also includes: pattern paper, canvas, mannequin, ESDMI squares and technical information sheets.
Upon completion of your training, you will be ready to work in the show business and performance sector.
Learning objectives
By the end of this course, you will have learned:
- theoretical knowledge to develop the basic pattern
- moving pliers
- ease of use study
- confection techniques
Outline and content
We have designed a comprehensive training program based on 80% practice and 20% theory, and focusing on two learning areas:
Techniques and creation (120h) :
- base construction
- moving the pliers
- ease of use study
- developing a collar
- developing a sleeve
- developing a skirt
- developing garments for shows
- fabric production
Theory (36h) :
- history of costume
- accessories
Course access
Entry is possible at any time of the year, following an interview to establish the candidate's profile and needs.
Duration and schedule
Training takes place over a total of 156 hours spread over 13 weeks, excluding school vacations.
- permanent entry / exit
- small groups (maximum 7 people)
Classes run all day at the following times:
- tuesday and friday : 9h to 12h or 13h30 to 16h30
Technical resources
Professional sewing workshop equipped with:
- technical platform comprising industrial flatbed stitchers, automatic thread cutters and industrial overlock machines
- semi-industrial machines for a wide range of jobs
- invisible hems machine
- industrial electric cutter
- dual-drive machine
- industrial buttonhole machine
- embroiderer machine
- coating machines
- ironing equipment
- high tables for cutting
- male/female mannequins and one adjustable female mannequin (size 38 to 52)
- technical and pedagogical pattern sheets based on Rosa Addabbo's method (square, parrot, light table, etc.)
- haberdashery
- break room
Evaluation methods
Assessment will be carried out throughout the course, and at the end students will receive a certificate of completion.
Supporting special needs
Our courses are accessible to people with reduced mobility, sensory impairments or any other disability. Please contact us to discuss any possible accommodations if necessary.
