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Costume Design and Construction - BA (Hons)

Nottingham Trent University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Nottingham Trent University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

This specialist degree focuses on developing both your costume design and costume construction skills. You will learn how to translate your creative ideas into professional costumes for theatre, film and television, dance, opera and other performance areas. You will also have the opportunity to explore a range of relevant skills: corsetry, pattern cutting, draping, tailoring, millinery, costume props, fabric knowledge, textile breaking down, print and dye and other emerging technologies. Our aim on the course is to create future-facing professionals, who are industry relevant, work collaboratively, and are outward-facing autonomous practitioners. You’ll have the opportunity to complete a work experience placement of up to a year in length. Dependent on the duration of your placement, you could gain an additional Diploma or Certificate in Professional Practice.Develop the skills you need to become a versatile costume designer and expert in mixed-media construction. You will study subjects exploring visual research, character and text analysis, contemporary design development and innovative 2D to 3D realisation. Explore such skills as corsetry, pattern cutting, tailoring, millinery, costume props, fabric knowledge, and print and dye. You'll learn how to interpret a brief and work with a creative team to create unique and bespoke costume designs.As a costume student you will collaborate with students across our Design for Performance courses, as you personalise your learning journey and tailor your skills to meet your career aspirations in this exciting global industry.Duration - 4 year with Placement

Tuition fees

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£ 18,250per year

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University information

Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Trent University

  • University League Table

    46th

  • Campus address

    Nottingham Trent University, 50 Shakespeare Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 4FQ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Building

    8th out of 36 2

    18th out of 94 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 151
    118 78%

    15th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    90.0 90%

    12th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.06 77%

    15th

    8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    140 67%

    30th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    60.0 60%

    41st

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.19 80%

    22nd

    1

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