How to Apply

Applications for Fall 2025 (Grad 2027) are now open!

For early admission, submit your application before January 15th, 2025

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Portfolio requirements for Intake

Sewing samples

A hand stitched hem
At least one zipper sample – either a center, lapped or invisible acceptable
Gathering stitches attached to a band
Embroidery sample showing a running stitch, chain stich, herringbone, and blanket stitch
A collar of any style with top stitching
Hand sewn button
All sample techniques could be included within a garment / costume or in separate samples.

If executed separately a sample of 6” x 12” is required.

Please show at least one completed garment and no more than three.

Cosplay?

If you have props from cosplay we would be interested to see one piece

Related Skills

Include photos or small samples in your portfolio in order to show other related skills and artistic interests. For example, photography, drawing, painting, fabric dying and surface design, etc.

Admission Interviews

Faculty conduct interviews for admission in November, February, and the end of March for admission into the program. We require you to submit a portfolio at the interview. What we are looking for is anything that shows your passion for costumes and the arts. This can include any photos of costumes you have created for Theatre, Film or Cosplay including Halloween. We also like to see any art, sketchbooks, or craft projects. We do require to see some samples of your sewing abilities. Hand sewing, zippers, blind hem, top stitching and buttonholes are great examples. The sewing is utilized by the faculty more to determine the level of the class rather than acceptance. A specific sewing list is provided below for when you make your application to the program.

About Our Program

Learn Costuming for film

Capilano Costuming for Stage and Film is a renowned program that prepares you for entry level positions in the film industry. Learn hands-on from industry professionals.
Learn Costuming for theatre

From cutting and sewing to running the show, our hands-on program sets you up for success in theatre!
learn textiles for stage and screen

Our program offers textile classes specifically geared towards the film industry and theatrical applications.