This course provides the understanding and skills you need to pursue a successful career in, or related to, the production and management of historical and contemporary costumes and accessories. Get an industry placement and develop the skills for your future career.

What you'll study

This course combines costume-making techniques with core backstage etiquette. Learn and develop your construction skills in producing costumes to be worn and performed in.

The course provides the understanding and skills you need to pursue a successful career in, or related to, the production and management of costumes and accessories for theatre, film, tv and performance.

You develop practical backstage skills like costume maintenance, alterations and dressing, working on full-scale productions initially as a wardrobe assistant and then a supervisor. You learn in dedicated workrooms that include pattern cutting tables, half and full-scale stands, fitting rooms, laundry and dying facilities and your own dedicated sewing machine. Trips and visiting lecturers who are all working professionals underpin teaching, and the course also includes drawing skills.

Careers options

Studying an Arts related subject gives you a wide range of skills that can be put to use in many careers. Recent graduates have gone on to become:

Costume Makers and Wardrobe Supervisors (for theatre, opera, circus, film and cruise liners)

Costume standby and trainees in film and tv

Dressers

Merchandisers and window dressers

Independent retail owners

Textile and design technology teachers

Buyers and procurement officers