📖Introduction

Capilano University is a public university located in North Vancouver, British Columbia. It was founded in 1968 and offers a range of programs including arts and sciences, business and professional studies, and education, health, and human development. The university has over 12,000 students.

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📚About the Program

The two-year, full-time Costuming for Stage & Screen Diploma teaches students the technical and creative aspects of costuming for theatre and film. If you've ever watched a TV show, play, concert or film and been blown away by the outfits and style of the actors, a career in costume design is for you. You'll learn costume history, textiles, wardrobe management, cutting and construction techniques while gaining hands-on experience working on campus theatre productions and student film projects. With productions in B.C.'s film industry in full swing again, graduates of the costuming program are well-qualified for entry-level positions in motion picture and theatre costuming departments. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

First Term
Total credits: 16.50

Required:
COST 100 Costume Cutting and Construction I 4.50 credits
COST 102 History of Costume I 3.00 credits
COST 104 Wardrobe Management 3.00 credits
THTR 152 Costume Production I 3.00 credits
TXTL 120 Dyeing and Breakdown for Film and Theatre I 3.00 credits

Second Term
Total credits: 16.50

Required:
COST 101 Costume Cutting and Construction II 4.50 credits
COST 103 History of Costume II 3.00 credits
COST 105 Film Costumer Project 3.00 credits
THTR 153 Costume Production II 3.00 credits
TXTL 121 Dyeing and Breakdown for Film and Theatre II 3.00 credits

Third Term
Total credits: 16.50

Required:
COST 200 Costume Cutting and Construction III 4.50 credits
COST 202 Elements of Costume Design 3.00 credits
THTR 266 Costume Production III 3.00 credits
TXTL 220 Textile Arts for Costumers 3.00 credits
ENGL 100-level or higher 3.00 credits

Fourth Term
Total credits: 15.00

Required:
Note: ENGL 100 is a course which students may take at any time. It is a requirement for graduation.

COST 203 Costume Skills Intensive 6.00 credits
COST 205 Advanced Film Costumer Project 3.00 credits
ENGL 100 University Writing Strategies 3.00 credits
THTR 267 Costume Production IV 3.00 credits
Total program credits: 64.50

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Students continuing in the second year of the Diploma must have successful completion of 21.00 COST credits, 6.00 THTR credits and 6.00 TXTL credits, and a minimum GPA of 3.00.

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🏫About Capilano University

Capilano University is a public university located in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It was established in 1968 as a community college and became a university in 2008. Capilano University offers a wide range of undergraduate degree programs, diplomas, and certificates in fields such as business, education, health, arts and sciences, and more. It also offers English language programs for international students. The university has a diverse student body of approximately 12,000 students, including both Canadian and international students from over 80 different countries. Capilano University is known for its small class sizes, personalized learning experiences, and hands-on approach to education. The university has modern facilities including state-of-the-art classrooms, labs, and studios, as well as on-campus housing options for students. It also has a strong commitment to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

1,015 RMB

Tuition fee:

29,048 USD per year

58,096 USD in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied in English at high school or a degree
- Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.

Minimum education level: Bachelor's.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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