Costume Studies
Combined Honours bachelorās degree in Costume Studies and Law, Justice & Society 2024
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Dalhousieās Costume Studies program is unique in Canada, and offers a four-year BA with Honours in Theatre (Costume Studies).Ā At Dalās Fountain School of Performing Arts youāll study to develop yourĀ research and academic skills while building your applied skills through hands-on learning. We have a strong focus on both costume for theatre and costume for historical and museum studies.
In your applied skills classes, youāll obtain a firm foundation in:
ā¢historical dress re-creation
ā¢costume for theatre
ā¢costume design
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ā¢pattern designing of garments from 1680 to the present
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ā¢costume technology
By graduation, youāll be able to construct and create costumes from any historical periods and for various gender identities. Youāll also acquire the problem-solving and research skills expected of professional artists with a broad liberal arts education.
With the theatre experience, historical costume theory, and actual technical skills, I feel really prepared for every field I want to work in.
- LouisaĀ Steigenberger
BA Costume Studies (2024)
Our Fountain School students gain a strong proficiency in costume history from antiquity to the present, exploring why people clothed themselves as they did, and paying particular attention to the social and cultural influences at play, along with class and gender differentiation.
In addition to class projects and assignments, youāll test your new applied and academic skills while working on costumes for the Fountain School's theatre andĀ Ā under the guidance of faculty and guest costume and set design artists. Ā Youāll also create a major historical research project, at the end of the academic year, which you share with the public at ourĀ Ā in our new Joseph Strug Concert Hall.
These two components of the program ā one grounded in the magic of theatre, one steeped in the sensuality of history ā showcase students progress and allow students to gauge public reaction to their work, a valuable part of their education experience.
The Costume Studies facilities are located in our stunning new Fountain School of Performing Arts building on Dalās campus, at 1385 Seymour Street in Halifax. It sits next to the Dalhousie Arts Centre building on University Avenue which is home to other Fountain School learning spaces, including our Sir James Dunn Theatre, and the more intimate David Mack. Murray Studio.Ā
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The Honours BA in Theatre (Costume Studies) is a mature program which, prepares students to find employment in theatres, film, television, and living history museums, among others. It also enables them to pursue postgraduate education.
Learn more aboutĀ admission requirementsĀ at Dal.