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2018 Costume Diploma in Costume Construction (for Film, Theatre and Allied Industries) #mytoistory starts here Toi Whakaari New Zealand Drama School
"The costume course enabled me to refine my skills and gain experience in multiple roles giving me confidence in my ability to adapt to any job." Tessa Paaymans Costume Graduate 2015 Costume Technician — Weta Workshop, Costume Designer — Festival Opera NZ, Garment Technician — WOW®; presented a collection at New York Fashion Week 2015. Front cover: ‘Eriodna’ 2015 major work by Tessa Paaymans. Model — Tess Sullivan (1st year actor)
Toi Whakaari has been developing innovative and intuitive stage and screen professionals for almost 50 years Diploma in Costume Construction (for Film, Theatre and Allied Industries) The Diploma in Costume Construction is the only tertiary course in New Zealand that specialises in costume construction for stage and screen. The course is taught by some of today’s best industry professionals and aims to provide students with skills in all forms of costume construction and production, leading to employment in film, theatre and allied industries.
"The three most important things my time at Toi gave me: the ability to identify opportunities for learning, the sensitivity to see a job that needs doing (even if it is just a reset of a working area) and the network of contacts consisting of students, tutors and industry practitioners." Johanna Otto Costume Graduate 2015 Costume Props Assistant — Mortal Engines 2017 (Universal Studios), Costume & Props team member — Ghost in the Shell (Dreamworks)
‘Lola La Pine’ 2016 major work by Kristine Rhodes. Model — Jessica Quilter (2nd
year actor), Stage Manager — Colin Edson (2nd year manager)
The Course The Diploma is a full-time, two year, intensive vocational and highly practical course covering all aspects of costume work. The second year involves students undertaking industry secondments with professional performing arts organisations in their particular area of interest. This includes areas like film, commercials and theatre. Costume students have the opportunity to collaborate with the New Zealand School of Dance on their major performance events, as well as being actively involved in most shows, films and performance projects at Toi Whakaari. In addition, the annual Costume Showcase exists to present the graduating costumiers' work in a live performance event. Criteria and application process Costume Construction course students must be 18 years of age by the first day of the first term (Monday 19th of February 2018). There is no upper age limit. Applications are invited from candidates of all backgrounds, with or without prior costume or sewing experience. Entry to the Diploma of Costume Construction is by portfolio and interview. Applicants are asked to submit a 500-word statement outlining why they want to study at Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School.
‘Countess of Dunfermline’ 2011 major work by Clare Smith.
Model — Christalyne Willis (2nd year designer)
"Tutors are invested in every individual and their knowledge is an invaluable resource both during and beyond the course of the diploma. Having had opportunities to apply my learning through industry secondments right from first year, the training has equipped me to graduate with confidence and momentum towards achieving my career goals." Sarah Carswell Costume Graduate 2014 Costume Assistant — Ghost in the Shell (Dreamworks), Wardrobe Assistant (Royal New Zealand Ballet), Costumier Globe Centre NZ Shakespeare; Recipient of the 2014 Bill Guest Award. On set for Toi Film 2014: 3rd year actor Olivia Mahood, 2nd year costumier Christina Lunn, 3rd year designer Jasper Powell
Course outline Year 1 • Core sewing techniques • Pattern making • Millinery, costume props and accessories • Costume construction for productions and events • Costume design process • Costume history • Costume dyeing, printing and finishing • Costume textiles and technology • Context and practice Year 2 • Advanced millinery • Costumes for dance • Corsetry and undergarments • Speciality and special effects costumes • Tailoring • Costume construction for productions and events • Costume workshop management • Major work • Industry secondment Apply Now For more information and to find out how to apply, check out our website toiwhakaari.ac.nz/costume Applications for entry in 2018 close on Friday 29th of September 2017.
‘Woodland Prince’ 2016 major work
by Monique Bartosh. Model — William
Moffatt (3rd year actor)"Toi Whakaari offered me the opportunity to meet, work with and learn from some amazing people. Being surrounded by their enthusiasm and passion has encouraged and inspired me to be everything I can be." Hazelle Tailby Costume Graduate 2008 Costume Contractor — The Hobbit (3 Foot 7), Staff Co-ordinator, Artists Liaison Manager and Backstage Manager (La De Da music festival), Costume Contractor — The Adventures of Tintin (Weta Digital)
2017 23 June
Off-shore
9–12 October
Toi for Teachers
Calendar international
applications close
Module 3
for 2018 26 October–
(all courses) 5 November
Term 4 production
26–29 April 10–13 July Chicago (Music by John Kander,
Toi for Teachers Toi for Teachers Lyrics by Fred Ebb, Book by
Module 1 Module 2 Bob Fosse and Fred Ebb).
Directed by Chris Jannides.
26–28 April 17–21 July Musical Director: Mark Dorell.
Workshops for Open Week Taught matinee
prospective Get a taste of life at Toi
Wednesday 1 November
students
Wellington: Set & Props Design, 25 August 31 October–
Management for Performing
Wellington Tertiary 5 November
Arts and Events, Acting and
Institutions’ First Year Solo
more Season
Open Day
We’re open for visits,
27–28 April 3–5 November
tours & workshops
Workshops for Applicants’
prospective Weekend
students 18 August
Acting applications
Auckland: Management for 8–10 November
Performing Arts and Events,
close for 2018
(domestic and on-shore
Design Exhibition
Acting and more
international applicants) Our annual Design event.
Graduating designers exhibit
26 April their work as emerging
Applications for all 29 August–
practitioners.
2018 courses open 1 September
Festival of Work
13 November
14–21 June in Development
Toi Film 2017 Premiere
Term 2 Production Toi students showing and
engaging with screen and
Black Confetti by Eli Kent.
live performance projects in
15 November
Directed by Leo Gene Peters Graduation Ceremony
development
Taught matinee
Monday 21 June 2018
22–23 September
Costume Showcase 23–26 Jan
14–21 June
Our annual showcase Summer Intensive
Term 2 Production featuring the major works of (Acting) and
Antigone by Sophocles. our graduating costumiers Masterclasses
Adapted and directed and more
by Heather Timms.
Designed by Penny Fitt.
29 September
Taught matinee Design, Management,
Monday 21 June
Costume and Set &
Props applications
close for 2018
(domestic and on-shore
international applicants)Courses offered
in 2018
Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting)
Bachelor of Design (Stage and Screen)
Diploma in Costume Construction for Theatre,
Film and Allied Industries
Bachelor of Performing Arts (Management)
NZ Diploma in Scenic Construction and
Properties - New for 2018!
Staff
Christian Penny
Board of Trustees
Tim Walker (Chair)
My notes
(Director) Simon Bennett
Tamara Aluwihare Briony Ellis
Craig Atkins John Fokerd
Aaron Cortesi Brad Jackson
Emma Draper Ashley Mardon
Virginia Earle (Student
Penny Fitt Representative)
Simone Gabriel Paul Tozer (Staff
Representative)
Francis Gallop
Christian Penny
Jon Hunter
Whetu Silver
Chris Jannides
Donna Jefferis
Academic Board
Fe’ao Katoa
Brad Jackson (Chair)
Brian King
Simon Bennett
Kaarin Macaulay (Deputy Chair)
Lisa Maule Luke Baker (Student
Sascha Perfect Representative)
Emma Ransley Jacqui Coats
Darline Simmons Chris Jannides
Dan Slevin Brian King
Vaughn Slinn Christian Penny
Heather Timms Perry Rush
Tony Toufexis Heather Timms
Paul Tozer
Kris WehipeihanaToi Whakaari was New Zealand’s first drama school and is the leading
educator of screen, stage and event professionals in the country.
Toi Whakaari aspires to be one of the great performing arts schools
of the world while developing a teaching practice that is uniquely
New Zealand.
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life-giving.
Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi,
engari he toa takitini
My strength is not mine alone,
it comes from the collective/group
Ko ia kāhore nei i rapu, tē kitea
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