How to Apply

Applications for Fall 2027 (Grad 2029) will open on October 6th, 2026!

Scroll down to see portfolio requirements & application process.

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Admission: Portfolio & Interview

Faculty conduct interviews in January/February, and late March/April for admission into the program.

Apply early (before January 15th) to be considered in both rounds of interviews!

To secure an interview, you need to submit a portfolio through Slideroom.

Portfolio should showcase your passion for costumes and the arts.

This can include photos of costumes you have created for Theatre, Film or Cosplay, including Halloween as well as (costume) sketches, paintings, photography, and any other art medium!

We also require samples that display your current sewing abilities. A specific sewing sample list to be included in your portfolio is provided below.

The sewing samples are utilized by the faculty to determine the level of the class rather than acceptance into the program.

Show us your interests - apart from costumes, we love to see any art, sketchbooks or craft projects you have!

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Portfolio requirements for Intake

Sewing samples

A hand stitched hem
Gathering stitches attached to a band
Embroidery sample showing a running stitch, chain stich, herringbone, and blanket stitch
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

Do you have other artistic interests or costume related skills such as photography, drawing, painting, fabric dying and surface design, etc?

Include photos or samples in your portfolio!

all materials to be submitted through SLIDEROOM

About Our Program

Learn Costuming for Film

Capilano Costuming for Stage and Screen 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 construction 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.