BA (Hons) Costume Design and Making (Top-up) at Buckinghamshire New University

Completed a foundation-level degree, HND, or equivalent qualifications in a relevant Art and Design subject? Top-up your studies to gain a full bachelor’s degree in Costume Design. From film to fashion shows, TV to theatre, all productions depend on great costumes to bring stories to life and capture the imagination of the audience.

Faculty: Performing Arts  |  Duration: One Year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

With this costume design course you can expect a whirlwind of briefs, from period dresses to futuristic and modern-day costumes - immerse yourself in the scripts, and bring performances to life with your creations. Creativity, innovation, critical, independent thinking, and the development of your personal design philosophy are at the core of this Costume Design and Making degree. Core modules include Research and Development, Final Major Project, Professional Practice, Creative and Professional Development, Contextual Report on Practice.

Career pathways

Upon graduation, you will be prepared for a range of career possibilities. You may also choose to stay on at Buckinghamshire New University and study a postgraduate programme. Roles include Costume designer for the creative industries, Pattern cutter, Costume developer, Garment technologist, Studio manager or costume design coordinator, Film/theatre/performance stylist, Costume supervisor, Costume exhibition or game designer.

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