Diploma in Costuming for Stage and Screen in Vancouver Canada | Capilano University

Capilano University | Vancouver Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 28,770
(c. USD20,691.7)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

This two-year, full-time Stage & Screen Costuming Diploma program equips students with both technical and creative skills for theatrical and cinematic costume design. The curriculum covers costume history, fabric studies, wardrobe coordination, and garment construction methods. Students get practical experience by participating in campus theater shows and student film productions. Graduates are prepared for beginner roles in film and theater costume departments.

Program objectives
Master advanced research methods.
Develop specialized costume skills (including roles like costume designer, wardrobe supervisor, assistant designer, head cutter, seamstress, dye specialist, aging artist, on-set supervisor, or production costumer).
Create a professional portfolio showcasing costume-related work.
Assume leadership roles in industry-like settings, follow proper protocols, and guide costume teams while demonstrating professional leadership, teamwork, and communication abilities.
Build professional relationships and industry resources.
Recognize one's professional worth and role within both the costume department and overall production.
Create an effective career entry and growth strategy.
Use analytical skills to address creative challenges common in the field.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

High school graduation

Program-specific requirements

  • Interview
  • Portfolio

Additional information

  • Students who have sufficient work experience in the film or theatre industries may be admitted on a case by case basis to the second year of the program.

English Language Requirements:

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 83 (internet-based score), 560 (paper-based score).
ELA (English Language Assessment Test): 145
Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System): 6.5 overall and no one scores less than 6
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment Test): 70
PTE (Pearson Test of English - Academic): 56
DET (Duolingo English Test) - 125 or higher with no sub-score less than 115.

Tuition CAD 28,770

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