Fashion - Costume Design
This Costume Design course introduces you to the creative and practical skills needed to design and make costumes for theatre, film, and performance.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time, September to May.
Entry Requirements
• Leaving Certificate or equivalent LCA or relevant experience
• Mature applicants welcome
• Applicants may be accepted without meeting formal entry requirements
• Some experience with drawing and sewing is helpful but not required
Careers / Further progression
Employment Opportunities
• Assistant Costume Designer
• Wardrobe Assistant
• Roles in theatre, film, TV, and fashion industries
Education progression
Graduates may progress to degree-level courses in Costume Design, Fashion Design, or related creative disciplines.
NCAD Fashion Design* Level 8 AD211
For a more detailed list of progression options go to www.cao.ie
Further information
Start Date: 07/09/2026.
To Apply Online go to "Application Weblink" above.
This Costume Design course introduces you to the creative and practical skills needed to design and make costumes for theatre, film, and performance. You will learn how costume supports storytelling and character in theatre and film. While working in a studio-based environment you will develop skills in costume design, pattern cutting, garment construction, and historical costume research. The course will allow you to explore fashion influences, historical periods, and character references to inform your designs. By exploring the development of costume and dress across different time periods you will gain knowledge of costume history and silhouettes for designing period costumes. A key focus of the course is on costume construction techniques, including pattern drafting for women’s garments and assembling costumes for a speculative performance project.
Course Features
• Continuous assessment – no written exams
• Practical projects resulting in finished costume pieces for portfolio
• Collaborative learning with Fashion Design and Performing Art students
• Teachers with experience in both the Fashion and Costume industry
• By the end of the course, you will be prepared for progression to university-level costume design, fashion courses, or careers in theatre, film, and entertainment industries.
• Pattern Drafting & Cutting
• Garment Construction
• Costume Design Studies
• Drawing
• Design Skills
• Combined Materials
• Communications
• Work Experience
5M3865 - Fashion Design.
Coordinator: Riona Skuce
Email: rionaskuce@scfe.ie
Application forms online at www.scfe.ie
Email: reception@scfe.ie
Tel: 01 285 2997