Costume for Performance and Film

This specialist course focuses on costume design and construction for the entertainment industry. It develops skills in design through character exploration and illustration techniques. Making techniques taught include period pattern cutting on the flat and on the stand (underpinned by history of costume sessions), design for dance (stretch), tailoring and millinery. There are opportunities to supervise shows (organise and oversee the production) and training in fabric manipulation. The course includes collaboration with students on other courses such as actors, directors, make-up artists and set designers. For a detailed course description, please click the button under 'Course contact details' in the bottom right of this page.