Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Koninklijke Academie van Antwerpen
Costume sculpting 1 38355/3443/2526/1/95
Study guide

Costume sculpting 1

38355/3443/2526/1/95
Academic year 2025-26
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts, programme stage 1
    Specialisation:
    • Costume Design
  • Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts
    Specialisation:
    • Costume Design
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 6 credits
Co-ordinator: Hendriks Véronique (dut,eng)
Other teaching staff: Lafkioui Samira, Snik Christina (dut,eng)
Languages: Dutch, English
Scheduled for: Academic year
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 01.12.2025 (Academic year)
Re-sit exam: not possible.
Possibility of deliberation: This course unit is eligible for deliberation according to the criteria as determined by the degree programme you are enrolled in.
Total study time: 180,00 hours

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Learning outcomes (list)

BA1 - The student has the necessary artistic skills to design and/or realize a personal project within the broad spectrum of the visual arts under supervision.
The student can apply these techniques correctly and artistically
The student masters the basic practical skills.
The student is able to give a contemporary visual interpretation to an assignment within a predetermined time frame.
The student knows the different techniques (which were offered through the course or discovered by means of personal research) that offer the possibility of creating three-dimensional form.
The student can use his acquired material and technical knowledge to create a costume and/or object.
The student has mastered the the technical skills taught in class and can apply this knowledge and skills in a critical way in personal realizations.
The student has insight into the conversion of a 2D to a 3D image and vice versa.
The student has gained spatial insight and optimized his / her sense of sophistication.
BA2 - The student has the necessary knowledge, skills and insights regarding material, form, action, concepts, function and contents of the chosen medi
The student can read and draw a pattern at beginners level.
BA5 - When developing his/her personal visual language the students starts from a searching and reflective attitude when developing one's own visual language.
The student experiments with different materials.
BA7 - The student is able to organize his/her artistic project in consultation with others.
The student can carry out assignments at different speeds (short and long term) and is able to meet a deadline.

Course content

Under supervision, the student explores a wide range of basic techniques and materials.

A basic knowledge of pattern cutting is taught as well as making a simple toile and customizing it.


The human body is the constant starting point.
Learning to deal with volume, proportions and developing 3-dimensional insight with the aim of being able to convert a 2-dimensional design is central.



Part of the teaching program is a 3-dimensional investigation into a costume from the 20th century.

Study material (text): Mandatory

Required:

  • Sewing machine and ironing system, both with accessories
  • Sewing kit (exact list of materials will be shared at the beginning of the academic year)
  • Materials for pattern drawing
  • Calico
  • Fabrics/materials specific to assignments


Recommended

Professional dressform to be purchased after advice from instructor
Book: Metric Pattern Making for Dresses and Blouses by M.Müller & Sohn
Book: Metric Pattern Making for Skirts and Trousers by M. Müller & Sohn

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Artistic praxis104,00 hours
  • Remark: The student will be individually supervised, assessed and evaluated in the studio. This means that participation in classes and participation in the studio is necessary.
Artistic praxis76,00 hours
  • Remark: The student will be individually supervised, assessed and evaluated in the studio. This means that participation in classes and participation in the studio is necessary.

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodArtistic practical assessment100,00

Evaluation (text)

Continuous evaluation through presentation and monitoring moments spread throughout the academic year. Student attendance and active participation are mandatory for this course unit.

Semester 1: a first directional evaluation takes place at the end of the first semester.
Semester 2: a final jury evaluation takes place at the end of the second semester.

Process and product are inseparable and are evaluated together.