Programme details:-
If you have ever been inspired by the beautiful costumes worn by actors, dancers and performers in the entertainment industries, this course will give you the opportunity to develop the specialist skills required to create them. This degree was developed in response to industry requirements for highly skilled and versatile costumiers to interpret costume designs and concepts.
Level 4 modules include: Cut and Construction Skills; History of Dress; Embellishment Techniques; Introductory Professional Studies and Work Related Costume Skills
Level 5 modules provide you with the specialist skills needed to enter the costume industry, they include: Tailoring; Millinery; Contextual Studies; Professional Studies and Work Related Costume Construction. This final module should include a period of work experience and an individual negotiated project.
This course is taught by practitioners in the costume industry, and is enriched by a range of study visits and live assignments.
There are fully equipped costume workshops and studio spaces. Technical support is always available outside of timetabled sessions.
Entry requirements:-
All applicants are considered on their own merit and usually will have successfully completed one of the following routes:
BTEC Edexcel National Diploma, Foundation Studies in Art & Design, AVCE, A Levels or other comparable level qualifications.
CCAD welcomes applications from a wide selection of qualification backgrounds, including students with non-traditional qualifications. The portfolio and interview remains an important part of the selection procedure. A typical offer is a 240 tariff score for the Costume Construction programme.
It is expected that all students will have a level 2 qualification in English. Where appropriate, a conditional offer of a place will be made in terms of a tariff score.
Alternative entry requirements for international students include the Irish Leaving Certificate, European or International Baccalaureate, together with a portfolio or work.
2nd Year Entry:-
Students should apply as normal through UCAS for advanced entry.
Please note we do not normally accept deferred entry applications.
Progression e.g. jobs, employability, further courses:-
Work in theatre as a costume maker, costume finisher, wardrobe assistant, cutter or costume supervisor. In TV or film as a costume buyer, runner or on-set costume artist. Within heritage industries as a costume curator, restorer or keeper, and there are many related arts based costume careers you will be prepared for. Graduating students may alternatively continue onto the BA (Hons) Entertainment Design
Skills Development:-
Flat pattern cutting, and draping on the stand using period and contemporary silhouettes, structured underwear construction, fabric sourcing, research skills, study drawing techniques and technical drawing. Embellishment and costume finishing techniques are covered, along with opportunities for buying, sourcing / hiring and styling. During level 2, more advanced skills are developed in tailoring, looking at period and bespoke techniques. Millinery includes flat pattern and blocking techniques, and you will work with a range of hat and headdress trim and embellishment techniques. Research and professional practice skills are developed to prepare students for the workplace, or continuing education to BA (Hons) level.
Programme Leader:-
Tony Shaw
Pathway Leader:-
Gayle Playford
Where will the Programme be held:-
Church Square Hartlepool
What is the duration of theProgramme:-
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
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