Design for Stage and Screen (Costume Design and Construction) BA (Hons)
- Level(s) of Study: Undergraduate
- UCAS Code(s): W451
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Course Fee:
£9,250
* - Start Date(s): September 2020
- Duration: Three years
- Study Mode(s): Full-time
- Campus: City Campus
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Entry Requirements:
- A-levels – BBC or equivalent; or
- BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM; or
- 112 UCAS Tariff points from three A-levels or equivalent qualifications.
More information
Introduction:
This specialist degree focuses on developing both your costume design and costume construction skills. You’ll learn how to translate your creative ideas into professional costumes for theatre, film and television, dance, opera and other performance areas.
Key features
- Our graduates go on to secure jobs in the design for performance industry. 90% of our graduates in employment or further study within six months of graduating (DLHE Survey 2016/17).
- Focus equally on your designing and construction skills.
- We're ranked 12th best University for Art and Design in the UK. (The Complete University Guide 2021).
- 96% of students thought staff made the course interesting.(National Student Survey 2020).
- Work in a dedicated studio fully equipped with professional design, sewing, and costume construction equipment.
- Take part in live industry projects.This has recently involved designing and making costumes for Curve, Leicester, Working at Lichfield Garrick Theatre on Cinderella, working with Bruce Asbestos and Nottingham Contemporary on live art catwalk.
- Receive support for work placements, gaining experience with national organisations such as Scottish Opera, Birmingham Royal Ballet, and Manchester International Festival.
- Visit design exhibitions at venues like the V&A Museum in London, and the National Theatre costume department.
- Go on national and international study trips, visit exhibitions and see opera, ballet, theatre and dance performances.
- Opportunity to apply for an international exchange to one of our partner institutions, such as RMIT in Australia.
- Showcase your work at our Degree Show in Nottingham, with the opportunity to be selected to exhibit at other graduate events in London.
- The course is accredited by The Textile Institute at Associateship (CText ATI) level, reassuring employers that our students graduate with a high standard of professional skills as well as their degree.
What you’ll study
Careers and employability
Graduate destinations have included costume designing and / or making for prestigious companies such as Angels Costumiers and the BBC, and freelance or in-house costume designing, making and assisting for a myriad of stage and screen companies, events and performances both large-scale and small-scale. These include everything from Outlander to Not Just Fish & Ships, Lichfield Garrick Pantomimeto wardrobe on a cruise ship, and making props on the latest Marvel feature.
Connecting with industry
Live projects or competitions could offer you the chance to gain professional experience and raise your profile. Organisations and programmes the course has collaborated with include:
- Making Costumes for the Curve, Leicester
- Working at Lichfield Garrick Theatre on Cinderella
- Working with Bruce Asbestos and Nottingham Contemporary on live art catwalk
You’ll also be encouraged to participate in national competitions and costume events, seeking out opportunities to work with local cultural centres.
Industry experts who have recently lectured on this course include:
- television costume designer, Debbie O’Brien
- specialist costume designer / maker, Ivo Coveney
- Downton Abbey costume cutter, Sarah Humphrey
- Society of British Theatre Designers Chair, Fiona Watt
Our graduates go on to secure jobs in the design for performance industry. 90% of our graduates in employment or further study within six months of graduating (DLHE Survey 2016/17).
Campus and facilities
How to apply
Apply through UCAS. If your application is successful, you'll be invited to an interview where you'll need to bring with you your portfolio.
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Apply through UCAS (if applying to more than one university in the UK), or through our NTU applicant portal.
If you aren't a resident in the UK, we'll ask you to submit a digital portfolio in lieu of an interview.
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Keeping up to date
After you've applied, we'll be sending you important emails throughout the application process – so check your emails regularly, including your junk mail folder.
Please also take a look at our International students page and our application guide for international students, which are full of advice and information about the University.
If you need any more help or information, please contact our International team or call on +44 (0)115 848 4200. Alternatively, you can get in touch with our staff at the International Development Office, who are always happy to help. Or speak to one of our official NTU representatives for your country.