Course summary
Course Information This specialist course focuses on costume design and construction for the entertainment industry. You'll develop skills in design through character exploration and illustration techniques. Making techniques taught include period pattern cutting on the flat and on the stand (underpinned by history of costume sessions), design for dance (stretch), tailoring and millinery. The course includes collaboration with students on other courses such as actors, directors, make-up artists and set designers. Key features Course includes design, construction and supervision skills . Opportunities to work on live and filmed performance . Excellent industry links and high-profile work placement opportunities. Outstanding workshop facilities and equipment, with most materials supplied. High contact time with staff. Cross-course collaboration with actors, directors, make-up artists, set designers. Validated by University of the Arts London (UAL) This programme is validated by University of the Arts London (UAL). UAL are a leading education provider in the creative arts, ranked second in the world for art and design (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022). They oversee the standards and quality of our curriculum, which enriches your overall learning experience. Every 5 years UAL reviews course content to ensure that our students are benefitting from a high-quality academic experience. During this process there may be some changes made to the course which are not immediately reflected in the content displayed on this page. The information on this page will be updated once the process has been completed. Please contact us if you have any questions about this or the course via [email protected] For a detailed course description, please click the button under 'Course contact details' in the bottom right of this page.
Subject options
This course offers the following subject options:
- Costume
- Theatre
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W451
- Institution code:
- C57
- Campus name:
- Northbrook College
- Campus code:
- N
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff
Individual offer conditions will vary. Offers normally consist of successful completion of your current course, which can include a relevant A Level or Level 3 Extended Diploma. Industry experience may also be taken into account.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Portfolio
Please bring a portfolio of your design artwork as well as finished garments or samples of needlework.
English language requirements
For international applicants - To provide IELTS for UKVI certificate 6.0 overall and 6.0 in writing with no less than 5.5 in all sub elements.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
International | £18000 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Northbrook College
Northbrook College
Littlehampton Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN12 6NU