To improve the use efficiency of materials and provide a technique of
fabricating a display device by a simple process. The method includes the
steps of providing a mask on a conductive layer, forming an insulating
film over the conductive layer provided with the mask, removing the mask
to form an insulating layer having an opening; and forming a conductive
film in the opening so as to be in contact with the exposed conductive
layer, whereby the conductive layer and the conductive film can be
electrically connected through the insulating layer. The shape of the
opening reflects the shape of the mask. A mask having a columnar shape
(e.g., a prism, a cylinder, or a triangular prism), a needle shape, or
the like can be used.