The NCDT accredited Costume Production programme will provide you with the understanding and skills needed to pursue a successful career in the production of historical and contemporary costumes and accessories. Our aim is to produce graduates who not only have an appreciation of the expertise and knowledge required to be a successful practitioner, but who also possess the vision and determination to become leaders in the field of costume production. Good professional practice requires an enquiring and analytical approach, and the programme will also provide you with a range of study and research skills that will drive your development as an interpretative artist and craftsperson.
The programme – which is taught by a team of highly experienced, practising professionals – is concerned with the interpretation of designs and is ideal for those who want to focus on the realisation and making aspects of costume and associated crafts. You will enjoy a range of practical experiences while working in collaboration with other theatre disciplines on College projects and productions staged in our own theatres or sometimes in London venues.
The Programme at a glance
Over three years, you will:
Learn construction techniques and pattern cutting – both stand cutting and flat drafting
Develop a strong, practical knowledge of the history of costume
Learn to analyse contemporary theatre practice, styles and genres
Learn the working of other technical departments
Develop skills in specialised areas, including foundation wear and corsetry, dancewear, millinery, fabric painting and breaking down, and wig dressing
Undertake a series of practical costume making projects
Learn to work as a dresser during a performance, run the wardrobe department’s budget, and manage a team
Carry out a variety of roles on College productions as wardrobe assistant, costume supervisor or costume maker
Undertake a substantial research project into a costume subject of your choice
Have the opportunity for a work placement in the industry or a period of study abroad
Prepare for entry into your chosen profession.
A-Levels, BTEC or equivalent. All applicants are invited for interview (portfolio required).
For an explanation of qualifications, have a look at our IAG page on this site www.creativeway.org.uk/quals.
Advice on courses and careers:-
The Creative Way IAG team provides a specialist service for anyone
interested in finding out about courses and careers in the creative and
cultural industries. We can provide information direct to Students,
Parents/ Carers, Tutors and Careers Advisers via email, phone or organised
workshops and 1 to 1 sessions.
To find out more, visit our IAG page on this site on
http://www.creativeway.org.uk/IAG Or contact one of our career advisers: Matt Ball 07889 001764
m.ball@uel.ac.uk or Sarah
Comerford 07515 051509
s.comerford@uel.ac.uk