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During 2020/21 Tamara Marie Kucheran our award winning Costume Design Instructor took  her vast wealth of knowledge online and now we want to share it with our participants.

 

Introduction to 

Costume Design 

Online

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Online Costume Design may be taken as part of the 

Theatre Production Arts certificate.

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ARTIST INSTRUCTOR: TAMARA MARIE KUCHERAN

 

Dates: July 5 - 9, 2021 

 

During this intensive, one-week introductory course, participants gain an understanding of the principles of design and the way costume defines and supports character.

 

This full day, online, synchronous course is limited to ten participants. It features live instruction, access to one-on-one mentoring, and collaborative interactions among students, instructor and special guests. Previous drawing experience is an asset but not essential. 

 

To complete this course successfully, participants must be available during scheduled class times for live streaming and/or group interactions. Reliable internet is mandatory. We recommend learners access the class using a desktop, laptop, or large-screen tablet. A functional camera, mic and speakers/headset are required. 

 

Participants will learn and expand on the following skills:

·    Examine text and character analysis;

·    Explore concept development;

·    Discuss useful collaboration techniques and professional best                         practices;

·    Discover effective methods for research;

·    Develop an understanding of period silhouettes;

·    Practice rendering techniques using pencil and watercolour;

·    Learn presentation techniques;

·    Create your own designs - from rough sketch to final costume design             plate.

 

Participants will be required to purchase materials as needed (for example, drawing pencils, sketchbook, watercolour paper and paint kit). Prior to class, students will be asked to read a required play text. They have the option of purchasing the play or borrowing a copy from a library. A full list of recommended supplies and the title of the script will be emailed to all registrants. Estimated cost of materials is $75.

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KEY INFORMATION

The low student-to-teacher ratio in each course ensures instruction is geared to the participant's skill level and experience. Please indicate your related experience when you register.

PACKAGE DEALS - Take multiple courses and save!

 

Option 1

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​Combine this course with any other one-week course and you will save $50 for each additional one-week course.

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Course 1 full price

Course 2 $50 discount

Course 3 $100 discount

This discount offer is limited to 3 courses. 

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How do I take  advantage of package deal offer?

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If you are interested in two or three courses, register and pay the deposit for each course. Our Registrar will then calculate the discount and invoice you for the balance owing via PayPal.

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Option 2

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Take five one-week courses and receive an

Off the Wall Theatre Production Arts Certificate (TPA). Cost for the TPA program is $2000, representing  a discount of $110 to $125 per course. All materials are supplied. Please note there will be a material surcharge of $35 for Artistic Welding, Makeup Intensive, Millinery and Drops & Murals.

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Participants also receive complimentary tickets for many Stratford Festival productions.

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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Cost: $450

(this does not include cost of materials)

Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Target enrollment: 10 students

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Two weeks before the course begins, the instructor will offer an online preparatory Q&A session with registrants.

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For more information, contact:
Susan Starkweather, Program Advisor
info@stratfordoffthewall.com