Description

This class has been cancelled.

From Indiana Jones’ wide-brimmed fedora to Dorothy’s ruby slippers, costumes can be as identifiable with a character as the actor who played the part.
A costume designer is the person responsible for designing the clothing elements worn by actors in a film or stage production. They possess a similar skill set to that of traditional fashion designers but must also satisfy the unique demands of designing clothes for theatre or film: theatrical costumes must adhere to the specific requirements of the narrative while also being durable enough to withstand repeated wear and quick changes between scenes. The costume designer serves the directorial vision of the production and also works in concert with other designers in mediums like lighting and scenic design to create a cohesive aesthetic for the production as a whole. Part of the excitement and draw of costume design is the opportunity to create a diverse array of costumes and explore unique narratives and characters with each new project.
Students enrolled in this Arts Umbrella Pro-D Day workshop in costume design will be given the opportunity to discover their passion for design, tap into their creativity, learn how to analyze a script and conduct costume research, and explore how the designer effectively communicates their design intentions.
INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHY:
Julia Chase is a hands-on costume designer, and a passionate sewist. She is drawn to historical costuming, but loves any opportunity to tell a story through clothing. She thrives during the collaborative process and under deadlines. Julia has previously designed the costumes for the Arts Umbrella productions of Alice by Heart, Hadestown and Between the Lines, and is currently working on her designs for upcoming Arts Umbrella productions of The Drowsy Chaperone and Honk! Jr.After earning her bachelors in Theater, Film, and Dance from Humboldt State University, she spent nearly a decade in Los Angeles. Before moving to Vancouver to complete graduate studies in costume design at UBC, Julia lived in Southern Oregon, where she spent her free time collecting mushrooms for eating and for dyeing yarn. Her latest endeavors are reviving Edwardian cutting manuals and learning the ins-and-outs of her flatbed knitting machine.

Discipline Code:

TMF.TH

Location

Studio 311 - Scene Shop at Granville Island, 1400 Johnston St
Studio 310 at Granville Island, 1400 Johnston St

Instructor

Julia Chase