Design for Costume and Performance, BA (Hons)

This course in performance design offers comprehensive training to equip students with essential skills for a dynamic employment market. Spanning three progressive levels, each lasting one academic year, it begins with foundational activities in character drawing, model-making, design techniques, and research skills. As students advance, the curriculum deepens artistic and intellectual exploration, tailored to individual career goals in costume design for screen and scenography. It fosters creative problem-solving and teamwork through diverse teaching from experienced faculty and collaborations with external partners, delivered via speculative and live study units.Key resources include dedicated design studios, a costume store, advanced computer suites with software like Adobe and AutoCAD, workshops for prototyping, theatres for practical application, and textile facilities. Assessment is entirely coursework-based, ensuring relevant, up-to-date learning outcomes.