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BA (Hons) Costume for Theatre and Screen
BA (Hons) Costume for Theatre and Screen

BA (Hons) Costume for Theatre and Screen

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  • Level:3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Entry Requirement

  • The standard minimum entry requirements for this course are one or a combination of the following qualifications:

  • Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (Level 3 or 4)

  • 2 A Levels at grade C or above

 

Entry to this course will also be determined by the quality of your application, looking primarily at your portfolio of work, personal statement and reference.Merit, Pass, Pass (MPP) at BTEC Extended Diploma. Pass at UAL Extended Diploma.Access to Higher Education Diploma.Or equivalent EU/International qualifications, such as International Baccalaureate DiplomaAnd 3 GCSE passes at grade 4 or above (grade A*-C)

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  • 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

Course Information

The course at Wimbledon views costume as a broad, developing and ever-changing industry. Both specialisms will encourage you to explore and build confidence in both traditional and innovative approaches to costume design and realisation, through new and emerging media and digital presentation techniques. 

A collaborative approach and engagement with live and industry focussed projects as an embedded part of delivery ensures you receive a real experience throughout your study.

What to expect

  • To gain an understanding of the essential elements of costume

  • To explore, create and understand costume in relation to historical, contemporary and conceptual contexts

  • To work on studio and performance based live projects. These might be costume design for historical or contemporary texts and opera. Or they could be for site-specific production, dance, film or theatre

  • To gain experience through live projects. In the past the course has worked with The National Gallery, Victoria and Albert Museum and Windsor Castle

  • To explore colour and texture through mixed media experimentation for 2D design and textile work

  • To take a creative approach to problem solving during construction

  • Teaching from industry professionals. They will ensure you develop a realistic working process, that’s informed by current practices and debates

  • An introduction to a broad range of skills and technical areas. These include analysing texts and characters, corsetry, developing a visual language, drawing, millinery, pattern cutting, research, textile manipulation, garment construction and fabrication

  • A contextual studies programme. This builds your knowledge and understanding of film, television and the arts

  • To have access to Wimbledon's shared workshops. View the Wimbledon facilities

The first year is a challenging and exciting exploration of the subject area of costume. You will have an introduction to research methods, practical approaches, design strategies and conceptual and creative problem solving. You will make your costume specialism choice by the end of your first year.  The 2 disciplines of Costume Design and Costume Interpretation are very different.

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