TS 13022

TS 13022 is a vocational standard for the costume designer profession in theatre. It addresses the role, professional qualifications, and basic framework of costume designers working in public and private theatres. In theatrical production, costume design is a key part of visual storytelling because it helps establish character, period atmosphere, and the overall stage image.

What costume design does in theatre

A costume designer develops clothing and related visual elements in line with the script and the director’s interpretation. In general technical terms, this work brings together period accuracy, character identity, social status, movement needs, material behaviour, and how garments read under stage lighting. Costume is therefore not only decorative; it is a functional design component that supports the performer’s presence and the production’s dramatic meaning.

The professional scope covered by the standard

Based on the scope provided, this standard covers costume designers working in state and private theatres. Its focus is the classification of the profession and the definition of the qualifications associated with it. For users, that means the document serves as a common reference for understanding the occupation’s place in theatre production, while the detailed requirements are not stated in the supplied excerpt and should not be assumed beyond this scope.

• Developing costume concepts suited to stage production
• Aligning character, period, and production aesthetics
• Considering movement, durability, and maintenance needs
• Supporting coherence with scenery, lighting, and actor movement