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The standard minimum entry requirements for this course are:
Minimum of 2 A Levels at Grades A*- C to total 96 new UCAS tariff points (preferred subjects include Art, Design, English, Drama and Film Studies);
Merit, Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4) would ‘normally’ expect Foundation plus at least one A-level, with a total of at least 96 tariff points;
Merit, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma preferred subjects Art & Design;
Merit at UAL Extended Diploma; or Access Diploma or 96 new UCAS tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma;
96 new UCAS tariff points (equivalent to 240 old UCAS tariff points) from a combination of the above qualifications or an equivalent full Level 3 qualification;
or equivalent EU or non-EU qualifications such as International Baccalaureate Diploma;
and three GCSE passes at grade A*-C or grade 9-4.
Entry to this course will also be determined by assessment of your portfolio.
IELTS level 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Please check our main English Language Requirements .
APEL (Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning)
Applicants who do not meet these course entry requirements may still be considered in exceptional cases. The course team will consider each application that demonstrates additional strengths and alternative evidence. This might, for example, be demonstrated by:
Related academic or work experience
The quality of the personal statement
A strong academic or other professional reference
OR a combination of these factors
Each application will be considered on its own merit but we cannot guarantee an offer in each case.
Introduction
BA (Hons) Costume for Performance prepares students for a career working with costume and fashion in the performance industry, by learning a specialist subject in the heart of a thriving cultural capital city.
The course benefits from workshops and masterclasses delivered by industry practitioners and work placement opportunities.
Students design and construct abstract and period accurate costumes for a wide range of performance genres, such as dance, film and television, theatre, circus, opera and performance art.
What to expect
The course integrates the intellectual demands of interpreting a text, or other written element, with the specialised design and craft skills required for the creation of original costumes.
The cultural and historical context of the subject is explored, enhancing the design and realisation of the practical work. Working in performance is always a collaborative venture, where the success of the production depends upon the joint efforts of many creative and specialised designers and makers, who work together with the director and performers.
Work experience and opportunities
Students on this course have the advantage of being able to work with students from the related disciplines of 3D effects and hair, make-up and prosthetics. Students have the opportunity to do a short work placement in the industry, and there are several industry-facing projects within the course. All the subject tutors teaching on the course are practitioners with extensive experience of the industry.
Mode of study
BA (Hons) Costume for Performance runs for 90 weeks in full time mode. It is divided into 3 stages over 3 academic years. Each stage lasts 30 weeks.
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All of our undergraduate courses offer career development, so that you become a creative thinker, making effective contributions to your relevant sector of the fashion industry.
LCF offers students the opportunity to develop Personal and Professional Development (PPD) skills while studying through:
An on-course work experience or placement year. Please note, this is not available on every course; please see the Course Details section for information about work placement opportunities.
Access to to speaker programmes and events featuring alumni and industry.
Access to careers activities, such as CV clinics and one-to-one advice sessions.
Access to a graduate careers service
Access to a live jobsboard for all years.
Advice on setting up your own brand or company.
Graduates who wish to continue their education at postgraduate level can progress to suitable courses within the College, the University or elsewhere.
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
