You will need creative flair and an ability to use your design knowledge and creative skills to interpret ideas. The study of costume within its historical or contemporary context is an integral part of the course and research into period costume will provide reference and aid throughout the interpretative process.
The acquisition of specialist skills such as pattern cutting, garment construction and surface embellishment will equip you with the essential knowledge needed to begin the process of costume construction. Specialist areas such as corsetry and tailoring will be introduced throughout the course; extending and enriching your expertise. The course will offer you an insight into the professional world of film and theatre with external industrial visits and work placement opportunities across a broad range of film / theatre companies nationwide. This will provide you with the experience of applying skills and knowledge and working both within a team and independently in a professional environment.
You will require one of the following: UCAS Tariff 104 points, A Levels with a BCC grade profile, a BTEC Level 3 with a Distinction/Merit/Merit profile, 5 GCSE’s at grade C or above including Mathematics and English Language/or Welsh, Access to HE (15 Distinctions, 21 Merits, 9. Relevant industry experience for mature learners.
Please note that if you do not meet the grade criteria, then age and experience may be taken into consideration.
You will be assessed through completion of assignment-based coursework and the observation of practical work.
Employment opportunities exist on a freelance or employee basis within theatre and film companies on completion of this course. The course provides excellent links with industry and opportunities work as part of a production team in the role of costume maker. Previous learners have worked with establishments such as Cardiff National Museum, RCT Theatres, The Costume Society, and Welsh National Opera as well as Independent Film/Theatre companies. Graduates have gone on to work on films such as Wicked, Ghostbusters and James Bond, and productions such as Casualty, Rivals, Downton Abbey and The Witcher.
Students are required to bring a portfolio of their most recent work to the interview. Interviewees are given the option to have an interview in person or via Teams. If they choose the Teams option, they will be expected to present a PowerPoint of their work to date. This can be emailed in advance if students prefer.
HE Fees are subject to change.
Students are required to bring a portfolio of their most recent work to the interview. Interviewees are given the option to have an interview in person or via Teams. If they choose the Teams option, they will be expected to present a PowerPoint of their work to date. This can be emailed in advance if students prefer.
HE Fees are subject to change.
