BA (Hons) Costume in Poole United Kingdom | Arts University Bournemouth

OverviewThe BA (Hons) Costume program equips you with professional skills to excel as a costume maker, tailor, and supervisor across film, theater, and events industries.Program detailsThis comprehensive course explores costume study, interpretation, and creation. You'll develop expertise in crafting historically accurate garments while nurturing creative expression through conceptual costume design. The curriculum also covers essential tailoring and couture dressmaking techniques.Costume supervision forms a core component, involving the transformation of 2D designs into 3D garments through sourcing and procurement. This dynamic role positions you at the center of live productions, ensuring seamless wardrobe department operations.Our costume programs have earned prestigious recognition, with the previous BA (Hons) Costume and Performance Design receiving the Queen's Anniversary Prize for outstanding costume design education serving the UK's creative industries.Throughout the BA (Hons) Costume program, you'll engage in practical projects spanning historical reproduction, contemporary design, and creative tailoring. Beyond technical proficiency, you'll cultivate skills in conceptual interpretation and contextual understanding, grounding your practice in historical and cultural frameworks.Research and social history comprehension form crucial foundations for crafting narrative-driven costumes. The program emphasizes collaboration, offering opportunities to work with students from related disciplines including Design for Costume and Performance, Film Production, Make-up for Media and Performance, and Acting programs on various productions.Placement opportunitiesAll AUB undergraduate programs feature an optional placement year between second and final years. You don't need to decide immediately - our course team will guide you through placement options during your studies, helping you make an informed decision when the time comes.