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OverviewThe BA (Hons) Design for Costume and Performance program equips students with professional costume design skills for film, television, and live performances, including set design, prop creation, and puppet making.BA (Hons) Design for Costume and Performance course detailsThis specialized program prepares graduates for careers as costume designers in entertainment media and theatrical productions, while also developing versatile creative professionals. Our ScreenSkills accreditation validates the industry relevance of our curriculum.Beyond costume and stage design, students gain practical experience in costume department operations for film/TV productions. Graduates pursue diverse paths as scenic artists, prop creators, event designers, or exhibition producers.Students witness their creative concepts progress from sketches to finished productions through collaborative projects. Final-year students regularly see their set designs implemented in AUB Productions, with costumes crafted by BA (Hons) Costume students.Prospective students should note that BA (Hons) Costume emphasizes costume construction, while this program focuses on design. If your passion lies in conceptualizing costumes and stages, this is your ideal program.The curriculum covers theatrical design, life drawing, digital illustration, and scale modeling. Our dynamic studio environment prepares students for the fast-paced professional design world, fostering essential visual skills, teamwork, and creative expression.Placement yearAll AUB undergraduate programs include an optional placement year between second and final years.No immediate decision is required regarding placements. Course advisors will guide you through available options when the time comes, helping you make an informed choice.
All applicants must have Level 3 qualifications, which will normally include at least one creative subject. We're looking for between 112 and 120 UCAS Tariff points. You can use the UCAS Tariff Calculator to work out how many points you have. The standard offers for degree courses include : GCE A-Levels – BBB at A-Level excluding General Studies, or 120 UCAS Tariff points, Foundation Diploma in Art and Design at Pass, BTEC Level 3 Diploma at Distinction, T-level grade of Merit or above, BTEC/OCR Extended Diploma at Distinction, Merit, Merit, RSL/UAL Diploma – must be combined with other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to 112-120 UCAS Tariff points, RSL/ UAL Extended Diploma at Merit. A combination of BTEC Subsidiary Diploma and A-Levels – equivalent to 120 UCAS Tariff points, Three BTEC Subsidiary Diploma passes at Grade Merit, Scottish Highers – five passes at Grade C or above. AUB welcomes applications from students who have completed, or who are soon to complete, a T level in a relevant subject to their chosen course of study. Applicants will be required to achieve an overall grade of Merit or above. Applicants with VTCT qualifications who've the ability to achieve the minimum stated entry requirements of between 112-120 UCAS points will be considered. Academic IELTS or UKVI IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each band. We'll accept IELTS Online (Academic) scores. TOEFL iBT with 80 overall with a minimum score of 18 in writing, listening, and reading and 19 in speaking.