Could you be a . . . Film & TV Costume Designer?

While your friends remember the plot of a film, are you all about the clothes? Do you tune into certain TV shows just to see what the characters are wearing? If so, you could be Film & TV Costume Designer material.

A Film & TV Costume Designer creates the costumes for film and television as well as the stage. What's needed? The ability to solve problems creatively, cope with crazy schedules, and see a project from inception to completion.

Look at some of the great careers you can have with a degree in Film & TV Costume Design from FIDM:

A Costume Designer for Film or for TV movies(network or cable) creates the look of the movie's characters, working in close collaboration with the director, producer, production designer, and actors.

A Costume Designer for a TV series creates a consistent look for the group of actors that are the regulars on the series as well as dressing the guests. The Designer also needs to keep the show on budget and looking fresh.

A Wardrobe Supervisor handles the general operation of the Wardrobe Department for a TV or film production. Duties include breaking down the script, doing research, and shopping.

A Costumer maintains the production's wardrobe and works on the set making sure that the actors have the correct wardrobe for the scene.