Cosplay, or dress-up play, has gained popularity around the world. While many fans are happy to rent costumes from a store, serious people interested in cosplaying will be happy to note that there are cosplay certificates that can teach beginners how to create their own outfits.
Learning the art of cosplay can be a lucrative venture due to the growing popularity of the industry. A report by Allied Market Research said that the global market for cosplay costumes was estimated at US$4.62 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach US$23 billion in 2030.
This is fueled by the growing popularity of cosplay conventions, the growing trend of theme parties and TV shows, and the increase in the number of dance events in schools and colleges driving the growth of the global costume market. of cosplay.
If you are serious about cosplay and would love to learn how to make costumes or accessories, either for personal use or as a possible future career path, the Hong Kong Institute of Design in Hong Kong offers some courses related to cosplay.
These certificates are held at HKDI, located in Tiu Keng Leng, Sai Kung District. Source: Hong Kong Institute of Design
Learn to cosplay at the Hong Kong Institute of Design
The Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI) offers a Certificate in Cosplay Creation Techniques, which aims to equip students with profession-specific knowledge and tailoring skills for unique costume pieces in the construction of total appearance image costume styles; and nurture students with costume making techniques, professional work and learning attitude, and further develop costume design portfolio to be applied in different business contexts.
Admissions are in February, March and April 2022.
Upon completion, students will be able to work effectively as professional costume makers with the application of sewing equipment and tailoring techniques learned in the program; and apply strategic creative design approaches to the development of cosplay-style costumes to be used in commercial contexts.
If you are interested in this certificate, please apply online.
The Cosplay Making Techniques Certificate is taught by Connie Yeung, who has made dresses for Paris Haute Couture Week, and celebrities including Angelina Jolie, Beyoncé and Fan Bing Bing. Source: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images North America/Getty Images via AFP
Learn the art of creating cosplay accessories.
The Hong Kong Institute of Design also offers a Certificate in Cosplay Props, which teaches students to work effectively as professional costumers with the application of prop-making techniques, costume props; and apply strategic creative design approaches to costume development for accessory manufacturing in commercial contexts.
The shots are in April and May.
entry requirements
Both certificates have the same entry requirements:
normal applicants
(to)
- Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including English and Chinese languages, or equivalent; or
- Five HKCEE subjects at Grade E/Level 2 or higher, including English and Chinese languages, or their equivalent; or
- Completion of a QF Level 3 program approved by the respective Program Board; or
- Relevant RPL qualifications at QF Level 3 or higher and pass the entrance assessment, which can be taken orally or in writing; or
- Other verifiable prior learning and/or relevant work experience that is approved by the respective Program Board and passes the entrance evaluation, which can be done orally or in writing.
(b) Applicants must have at least one year of relevant work experience.
(c) Applicants with basic knowledge of fashion image style are preferred.
(d) An interview may also be required.
older applicants
Older applicants, those 21 and older, will need at least two years of relevant work experience. Applicants may be required to pass an entrance assessment, which can be done orally or in writing.
Documents needed for the application
- Completed online application form
- Upload a copy of transcripts
- Upload a copy of previous work experiences
Rate
Both certificates will cost HK$4,800.