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UndergraduateThe Northern School of Art has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
**Renowned for producing industry-ready costumiers, this degree is your gateway to the entertainment world, including film, television, and theatre.** Located in the thriving filming hub of the North East, with connections to leading industry professionals, the programme combines expert instruction in costume construction and design with a collaborative, studio-based culture. You’ll work in inspiring sewing and design studios, collaborating across disciplines with students from Acting, Film, TV & Theatre, and Set Design for Stage & Screen. Through exhibitions, industry projects, and networking opportunities, no two days on this programme are the same. With a reputation for excellence and close ties to the creative industries, our graduates are highly sought after. This programme equips you with the skills, creativity, and confidence to bring costumes to life for the stage and screen, making your mark in the global entertainment industry. As a student of this programme, you will also have access to the Costume Archive, which includes garments and accessories from the 1800’s onwards. The costume and garment collection is a valuable resource to view, handleand learn about traditional construction techniques.
Modules
Year One – Foundation and Orientation In your first year the modules focus on the foundation of skills and knowledge required for progression through the programme. Construction-based modules introduce you to begin to develop and explore a range of practical skills in costume making and design-based module will orientate you to the principles of the discipline. You will also explore and develop forms of embellishment from different cultural and historical backgrounds to create textiles for costume. A contextual, theory-based module provides the academic foundation that supports all studio work, and an industry-awareness module introduces you to the costume sector and its wide array of career pathways. • Introductory Cut & Construction • Costume Design & Illustration • Cut & Construction • Embellishment • Industry Awareness • Creative Thinking Year Two – Development and Exploration In your second year, the modules have been designed to extend your research abilities, refine advanced technical skills and deepen your academic investigations in specific subject areas. You will also broaden your understanding of potential career routes. Increasing emphasis is placed on collaboration with industry partners, which may lead to work placement or exhibition opportunities. Your costume construction abilities are further developed through more specialised and progressive techniques, strengthening your confidence and professional capability. The Creative Discussions module encourages critical debate on theoretical and contextual issues related to costume. • Millinery • Tailoring for Costume • Specialist Focus for Costume • Professional Practice • Creative Discussions Year Three – Consolidation and Expertise In your final year, you will demonstrate and consolidate the knowledge, understanding and skills acquired to develop increasing levels of expertise and independence in preparation for your future transition into professional practice or further study. This culminating year provides you the opportunity to plan and manage your individual pathway resulting in a distinctive portfolio supported by extensive critical and analytical research that reflects your professional aspirations. • Specialist Practice 1 • Specialist Practice 2 • Dissertation and Report • Professional Futures and Final Show
Assessment method
In course assessment. Each module is assessed upon completion and given a percentage mark.
How to apply
14Jan
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:
- W452
- Institution code:
- C71
- Campus name:
- The Northern School of Art
- Campus code:
- H
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
International applicants
We do not currently accept students from outside of the UK. However, we can accept applications from those have evidence of pre-settled status to live, work and study in the UK. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 - 112 points
A level - CCC - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
T Level - Pass (C and above)
Your potential is our main focus when assessing your suitability for the programme you have applied to. Because of this, we take into account all aspects of your application and not just your academic profile. If you are a mature applicant (i.e. 21+ years), we will place more emphasis on your portfolio and the skills and experience you can demonstrate at interview. Your portfolio, which you bring to interview, is an integral part of the assessment. It should demonstrate your current skills, interests and knowledge where appropriate. It is also expected that you will bring evidence of written work to interview and/or have a Level 2 qualification in English/Literacy.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://northernart.ac.uk/study-with-us/hartlepool-campus/supporting-you/how-to-apply/
Additional entry requirements
Interview
https://northernart.ac.uk/study-with-us/hartlepool-campus/supporting-you/how-to-apply/
Portfolio
https://northernart.ac.uk/study-with-us/hartlepool-campus/supporting-you/how-to-apply/
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | 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
As with most creative programmes delivered at higher education, this programme will have additional costs such as material and basic tools and contribution towards educational visits to ensure successful completion of the programme. The School offers financial support packages to help with this, whether this be through means-tested bursaries and/or grants. In addition, the School offers subsidised resale of course materials, free use of studios etc. More detailed information is provided at the interview stage; however, if you require this sooner please contact [email protected]
Provider information
The Northern School of Art
University Level Campus
Church Square
Hartlepool
TS24 7EX