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Costume for Theatre and Screen - BA (Hons)

University of the Arts London

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University of the Arts London
UCAS CODE: W453

Course options

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Wimbledon College of Arts Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

BA Costume for Theatre and Screen at Wimbledon College of Arts introduces you to professional costume for theatre, film, television and live performance. The course offers 2 specialist disciplines costume design and costume interpretation.The view that costume is a broad, developing and ever-changing industry informs this course. Live projects will ensure you gain valuable industry experience throughout your study. The course has worked with The National Gallery, Victoria and Albert Museum and Windsor Castle.


What to expect


• An introduction to a range of skills and technical areas: These include text and character analysis, drawing, pattern cutting, draping, corsetry, textile manipulation, garment construction, multimedia fabrication, research and developing a visual language.
• Studio and performance-based live projects: These might be costume design for historical or contemporary texts and opera. They could also be for site-specific productions, dance, film or theatre.
• Understanding different approaches: Create costume from cultural, historical, contemporary and conceptual views.
• Practical and creative learning: Develop creative and sustainable approaches to problem-solving during garment construction.
• Exploration: Investigate colour and texture through mixed media experimentation for 2D design and textile work.
• Learning from experts: Receive teaching from industry professionals.
• Creative research: Build your knowledge through a programme that includes subject debates and current discussion within the creative industries.
• Access to Wimbledon's shared workshops.


Work experience and opportunities

Wimbledon College of Arts benefits from its London location and industry links. You will have the chance to take on professional work placements during your studies. Former students have worked for many well-known institutions. These include The Royal Opera House, National Theatre, The Globe Theatre, Sadler’s Wells Theatre and Hampton Court Palace.In TV and film, students have worked in Pinewood and Shepperton Studios and also on many Netflix productions. These include famous series such as Game of Thrones, Harlots, Dr Doolittle and The Crown. Other students have worked with respected freelance designers, stylists and film directors. You will be able to take part in the College’s international exchange scheme. This enables you to study abroad for a term in the second year of your degree.


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Tuition fees

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£ 30,890per year

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University information

University of the Arts London

University of the Arts London

  • University League Table

    27th

  • Campus address

    University of the Arts London, 272 High Holborn, London, London, WC1V 7EY, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Drama, Dance & Cinematics

    52nd out of 96 13

  • Entry standards

    / Max 185
    133 72%

    28th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    51.0 51%

    74th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.00 75%

    78th

    9

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