Costume for Film - BA (Hons)

Arts University Bournemouth

Why Choose Us?

: The only costume course in the UK to offer fully integrated film opportunities throughout the degree programme. You will work in collaboration with filmmakers, makeup artists, and actors as part of the world-renowned Bournemouth Film School (accredited by CILECT and Screenskills) and participate in stage productions in our two theatres.

: Our unrivalled BFS Film Studio complex spans over 20,000 square feet and has been utilized by the British Film Institute for its own development programmes.The facility includes a costume store to support your learning and creative projects.

: We offer the chance to explore all avenues within film costume and wardrobe departments before specialising in Costume Design, Making, or Supervision. Graduating with an industry-ready portfolio will prepare you for your future career.

: Throughout your course, you will have the opportunity to network with distinguished alumni and tutors from the industry, providing valuable contacts that can facilitate your career in costume design and production.

: We are proud to be winners of the Queen’s Award (2017) for ‘distinguished degree-level education in costume ... for the UK’s leading creative industries’.

The creative industries in the UK are highly regarded, and you will develop skills and a professional mindset to thrive in competitive environments. The course encourages you to test the boundaries of your creative and technical abilities, inspired by an experienced teaching team and a wide network of industry collaborators.

The award-winning Costume course is structured over three years, offering involvement in live productions from first-year to graduate films, aiding in portfolio development for future careers. You'll build core practical and theoretical skills in costume design, making, and history in your first year. The second year allows you to specialise in one of three pathways:

: Focusing on research, ideas, concepts, and the creation of designs.

: Developing advanced techniques in tailoring and construction.

: Managing costumes for productions, including sourcing and budgeting.

Our extensive industry connections boast alumni like Oscar-winning designers and contributors to celebrated productions such as The Crown, Bridgerton and Deadpool. Between your second and third years, you can take a Professional Placement Year, securing your own placement with course team guidance, gaining valuable workplace experience and expanding your network. Recent placements include Dorset Opera Festival and Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake.

Sustainable practice is core to the course. Students learn to make environmentally conscious choices in design and production, including training in carbon calculators to assess environmental impact. Opportunities for gaining Albert accreditation in sustainable production practices further enhance industry readiness.