Description

The 18th and 19th century saw female dress go through many changes in shape. From panniers and sack backs of the 18th century to high waists and see-through dresses or large skirts held out by wide steel cages.

Highlights

The course offers you an introduction to 18th & 19th century female period dress. You will look at the various changes in style, cut and construction through the different periods and how dress and clothing accessories contributed to the changing shape of the female body. Through practical demonstrations you will then be taken through the various stages of cutting toiles of a range of female bodices and skirts on the stand and making them ready for a fitting. You will be able to explore both original and modern techniques in drafting a pattern, using and working with appropriate fabric and using specialist techniques to achieve the correct fit and period look.

Subject Areas

• Arts
• Performance Design
• Theater

Cost in US$:

GBP 1,195.00 (incl. accommodation) // GBP 995.00 (excl. accommodation)

Program Fees Include:

Teaching; Material costs

Experience Required

yes

You should have an interest in Period Costume Design and a basic knowledge in sewing.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays
• Independent living
• Apartment/Flat

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 10 - 15

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview

Typically The Application Process Time is

72 hours from application

The Arts University College at Bournemouth's Mission Statement

The Mission of the Arts University College at Bournemouth is to provide a high quality professional environment for its staff and students, to allow them to study, research and practise arts, design, media and performance to the highest standards, so that they can contribute to the cultural and economic development of society.

Year Founded

1885