Programme dates
20-31 July 2026
In-person Program
Costume Construction Intensive: UBC Theatre and Film Mini School
Learn how costumes tell stories through sewing projects, pattern work and fabric selection, guided by UBC Theatre and Film faculty.
Last verified: 9 Oct 2026Reviewed by:BSBen Stacy
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Costume Construction Intensive at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
High school; completed grade 10 or equivalent
Age range / Year group
Ages 15-18
Location / Region
UBC Vancouver campus, Vancouver, Canada
Cost
$2,110; $2,855
Duration
2 weeks; 45 class hours
Format
In-person
ArtDesignFilm
Class size: Small classes
Accommodation: Optional single-room campus residence
Meals: Weekday lunch; full board with residence
Certificate / Outcome: Letter of Completion
Campus experience: UBC Recreation Card; afternoon activities
Tutors / faculty: UBC Theatre and Film faculty
Sessions / cadence: Monday-Friday, 4.5 hours daily; 45 hours total
Costume Construction Intensive summary
UBC Theatre and Film faculty introduce costume construction through practical sewing projects that connect making techniques with character and storytelling.
Students progress from machine basics and hand sewing toward more complex construction, exploring patterns, fabrics, notions and fitting.
The strongest fit is a student who wants to understand how costumes are made and test an interest in theater, film or fashion production.
What is Costume Construction Intensive: UBC Theatre and Film Mini School?
Costume Construction Intensive: UBC Theatre and Film Mini School is a practical introduction to making costumes within UBC Extended Learning's Future Global Leaders program. UBC Theatre and Film faculty connect sewing techniques with the ways costumes communicate character, create imagined worlds and support stories.
Projects begin with basic machine use and hand sewing, then move toward more complex construction. Students explore patterns, material selection and performer fitting while learning about production processes for stage and screen. The experience also introduces costume building as a possible career and a skill set with wider creative applications.
Why Succeed highlights Costume Construction Intensive
The sequence from basic sewing to more complex construction gives students a practical way to develop technique.
Teaching by UBC Theatre and Film faculty connects costume making with professional production contexts.
Pattern work, materials and fitting are linked to storytelling rather than treated as isolated craft exercises.
Both beginners and experienced sewists can use the course to refine their work and explore creative career directions.
Who is Costume Construction Intensive for?
Best for
Students interested in sewing, fashion or costume production who want practical projects connected to theater and film storytelling.
Not ideal if
You mainly want acting practice or university preparation lectures, since this mini school focuses on costume construction in both morning and afternoon classes.
Is Costume Construction Intensive worth it?
This mini school is worth considering when you want sustained sewing practice and a clearer understanding of costume production. Its combination of practical construction and storytelling gives students more to reflect on than a general campus visit.
The value depends on whether making costumes is an interest you want to pursue, because both daily class blocks focus on the subject. Treat the experience as skill development and career exploration: Future Global Leaders is not a direct admission pathway to UBC or another university.
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Cost and what is included
$2,110; $2,855; includes 45 hours of mini school classes., Weekday lunch in the residence dining hall., UBC Recreation Card for swimming and drop-in sports., Afternoon on-campus activities., Residence add-on: private room and daily full board., Residence add-on: airport transfers within designated service windows., Residence add-on: evening and weekend activities., Residence add-on: local medical insurance for international students..
Accommodation
Optional single-room campus residence
Meals
Weekday lunch; full board with residence
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
2 weeks; 45 class hours; UBC Vancouver campus, Vancouver, Canada.
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does Costume Construction Intensive need?
Effort level
Substantial practical commitment.
Best started
Begin planning 8-10 weeks before a scheduled session, especially for residence, travel or accessibility arrangements.
Main challenge
Connecting accurate construction with the character and story a costume must communicate.
Typical preparation
Identify which sewing techniques you most want to improve; beginners can start with basic hand-sewing practice.
Plan for morning and afternoon classes, and bring your own laptop or tablet.
Prepare separate parent and student email addresses for the Family Account.
Discuss dietary or accessibility needs early and record them in the registration information package.
Useful if
You want to test whether costume production suits your creative interests.
What do students do on Costume Construction Intensive?
You build costume-making skills through sewing projects that progress from basic techniques toward more complex construction. Throughout the work, you connect material and design decisions with the story, world and character a costume needs to convey.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Begin with basic sewing-machine use and hand-sewing techniques.
- 2
Explore how to create or interpret a pattern.
- 3
Consider fabrics and notions for the intended costume.
- 4
Apply sewing techniques to increasingly complex construction work.
- 5
Explore performer fitting and the relationship between construction, design and storytelling.
Costume Construction Intensive dates and deadlines
Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
Reference date
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Programme dates | 20-31 July 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
High school students ages 15-18.
Completed grade 10 or equivalent.
Canadian and international students may participate.
Beginners and experienced sewists are welcome.
Recommended academics: 78%, 3.5 GPA, B average or IB 5+.
English learners: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 80 or equivalent recommended.
No transcripts or proof of English required.
How much does Costume Construction Intensive cost?
Mini school fee
$2,110 CAD; $2,855 CAD — Canadian/permanent resident and international fees, respectively.
Funding or discounts
- Optional residence: $2,650 CAD — Private room, full board and residential student-life package.
- Registration deposit: $500 CAD — Deposit arrangement for the 2026 cycle.
- UBC President Bursary: Needs-based bursary — For eligible British Columbia grade 11 students demonstrating financial need.
What's included
45 hours of mini school classes., Weekday lunch in the residence dining hall., UBC Recreation Card for swimming and drop-in sports., Afternoon on-campus activities., Residence add-on: private room and daily full board., Residence add-on: airport transfers within designated service windows., Residence add-on: evening and weekend activities., Residence add-on: local medical insurance for international students.
How to apply to Costume Construction Intensive
- 1
Review the eligibility requirements and Future Global Leaders refund policies.
- 2
A parent or guardian creates or signs into the UBC Lifelong Learning Family Account.
- 3
Add the student as a family member using a different primary email address.
- 4
Select the mini school session and commuter or residence option, then assign the student and complete checkout.
- 5
Select New Application in the Family Account and submit the information package within 48 hours of registration.
- 6
Follow the student's email instructions to set up their student account and Campus-wide Login.
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What does Costume Construction Intensive cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Sewing foundations
Practice basic machine use and hand sewing before moving toward more complex construction.
Patterns and materials
Explore creating or interpreting patterns and selecting suitable fabrics and notions.
Construction and fitting
Examine how sewing and fitting performers contribute to the costume-making process.
Costumes and storytelling
Connect design and construction choices with character, imagined worlds and stage or screen stories.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on Costume Construction Intensive?
A typical day during the program.
Morning classes
Monday-Friday, 9 am-12 noon: three hours of mini school classes.
Afternoon classes
Monday-Friday, 1:30-3 pm: subject classes replace university preparation lectures.
Campus activities
The sample timetable includes activities, study time or free time from 3:30-5 pm.
Residence activities
Residence students have evening social activities, study time or free time from 7:30-9 pm.
Who teaches on Costume Construction Intensive?
UBC Theatre and Film faculty teach the fundamentals of costume construction. Their department brings more than 50 years of work with artists and scholars to the course's stage and screen production focus.
Where do students stay on Costume Construction Intensive?
Residential plan
- Private residence room: Stay in a furnished single room on a mixed-gender floor with participants and student life assistants.
- Full board: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included daily, with vegetarian, vegan and Kosher menu options.
- Residence support: Student life assistants provide 24/7 support with a 10:1 residence student-to-staff ratio.
- Activities and transfers: The package includes evening and weekend activities plus airport transfers within designated service windows.
Non-residential plan
- Commuter experience: Arrange your own accommodation and weekday transportation, with lunch, recreation access and afternoon activities included.
- Commuter supervision: UBC's commuter monitoring is limited to daily in-class attendance checks; families arrange transport.
Residence rooms have shared bathrooms; students bring their own towel, and no air conditioning or fan is provided.
What happens after Costume Construction Intensive?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Develop stronger hand- and machine-sewing skills.
Improve understanding of costume materials, tools and production processes.
Explore costume construction and related creative career paths.
Receive a Letter of Completion when attendance and conduct requirements are met.
Experience university learning and, with residence, greater independence.
Future Global Leaders is not a direct pathway to UBC or another university.
Where does Costume Construction Intensive take place?
Classes take place on the UBC Vancouver campus in British Columbia, Canada. Regular buses serve the central UBC Bus Loop, and Vancouver International Airport is about a 30-minute drive from campus.
Residence airport transfers operate within designated Sunday arrival and Saturday departure windows.
Costume Construction Intensive FAQs
No. The mini school welcomes beginners and students who already make clothes or costumes, starting with basic machine use and hand sewing before more complex construction.
The focus includes patterns, fabric and notion selection, hand and machine sewing, fitting performers, and connecting construction choices with character and storytelling.
Mini school students attend afternoon subject classes instead. University preparation materials are available for independent review.
Yes. Commuters arrange their own accommodation and transportation, receive weekday lunch and a UBC Recreation Card, and can join afternoon activities.
A parent or guardian creates the Family Account and adds the student using a different email address. After checkout, the information package must be completed within 48 hours.
Students can receive a Letter of Completion by remaining in good standing with program and conduct expectations and missing no more than one class without approval.
The UBC President Bursary supports British Columbia grade 11 students who demonstrate financial need and meet Future Global Leaders eligibility requirements.
No. Future Global Leaders provides experience of university learning and campus life, but it is not a direct pathway to UBC or another university.
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- UBC Future Global Leaders | Extended Learning
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- StrongerBC future skills grant | Extended Learning
- Financial assistance | Extended Learning
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- Eligibility, admissions and accommodations | Extended Learning
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- How to log in or create a Lifelong Learning Student Account | Extended Learning
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