Costume Design and Practice with a Foundation Year - BA (Hons)

This innovative course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to become a successful costume designer. You'll learn about the historical and cultural context of costume design, as well as practical techniques for creating costumes for theatre, film, and other media. Our experienced staff will guide you through a variety of projects, from period-specific costuming to contemporary fashion, giving you a comprehensive understanding of the industry. With a foundation year, this course is perfect for those who are new to the subject or looking to transition into costume design from another creative field.

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Our course is taught by industry professionals with extensive experience in costume design. You'll have access to top-notch facilities and resources, including a dedicated costume workshop and computer-aided design software. We also offer opportunities for collaboration with other students and staff on live projects, giving you valuable experience of working on real-world productions.

Unlock Your Creative Potential at Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University has an excellent reputation for creative courses, with a strong focus on practical skills and industry connections. Our location in the heart of Birmingham also provides access to a vibrant cultural scene, with numerous theatres, galleries, and museums offering opportunities for collaboration and inspiration. With our experienced staff and state-of-the-art facilities, you'll be well-prepared for a successful career in costume design.

Develop a range of career-specific skills within costume design and practice in a city culturally rich with dance, theatre and the creative arts. Our BA Hons Costume Design and Practice degree course will prepare you as a designer practitioner within a breadth of performance genres. You will develop a range of skills applicable to a career within costume design and practice. Birmingham is a city culturally rich with dance, theatre and the creative arts, and collaboration with many of these creative partners is encouraged and embedded within course content. Staff delivering the course are both practitioners and researchers who continue to contribute to their discipline.

BB or 80 UCAS tariff points from A/AS Level with a minimum of 2 A Levels