Course Summary

**Reasons to study Costume Production** • The Costume Production programme will provide you with the understanding and skills needed to pursue a successful career in the production and management of historical and contemporary costumes and accessories either based in-house or as a freelancer. • Learn about period and contemporary costume construction, pattern-cutting, running wardrobe and dressing, specialist skills in corsetry, dancewear, fabric breaking down, millinery and wig dressing. • Work on live performances within the College, in London and beyond. As a vital member of the collaborative team, you will work with designers, directors and performers. • Work on a module for Film and TV to understand the costume department’s role within this ever growing industry. • Develop the skills to supervise and manage wardrobe departments in large and small theatres including budgets and time management. • Share classes and projects with students from other programmes to learn about the performance, arts and events industries and how to use experimentation, enquiry and creative research in your work, and prepare to build a successful career. **Career opportunities** Our graduates have gone on to work as costume makers and supervisors in wardrobe departments, for theatre, opera companies, circus, film and cruise liners companies. **You may also be interested in:** Design for Theatre and Performance, BA (Hons) **“I’d recommend Costume Production as it’s a really unique course. It’s very realistic as to how the actual industry works.”** Rachel Woolcott, Buyer & General Assistant, Royal Opera House

Course Details - Modules

You will learn in the programme’s three dedicated workrooms and use the College’s professional standard laundry with washing machines and dyeing facilities. Productions take place in a variety of venues on campus and in central London. The Learning Resources Centre contains specialist books, videos, and research materials. Year 1 (Level 4): Basic construction techniques and pattern cutting – both stand cutting and flat drafting History of costume Research and analysis of performance and the theatre industry Introduction to theatre production Foundation wear and corsetry Practical costume making project Year 2 (Level 5): Dancewear skills, millinery, fabric painting and breaking down, wig dressing Historical waistcoat project Research and context Two show roles as a wardrobe assistant, including budgeting and dressing Historical half-scale costume project Industry placement Year 3 (Level 6): Two show roles as a supervisor or maker Independent research project Professional preparation Graduate exhibition Please visit our website to view the programme and module specifications in detail: https://www.bruford.ac.uk/courses/costume-production-ba-hons/

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: W451

Institution code: R51

Campus Name: Main Site

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

64* UCAS points (We do not require a foundation year) This is equivalent to two C’s at ‘A’ level or one Merit and two Passes at BTEC (QCF) National Diploma or equivalent. *We offer places based upon your future potential. We may offer you a place based on lower UCAS points than shown here, or an offer that is not linked to UCAS points if we have evidence of your potential from your application or audition/portfolio review.

Widening Access and Contextual Admissions: Rose Bruford College is committed to widening access. We encourage applications from all students with the potential to succeed, regardless of your background, and ensure that no groups are disadvantaged during the application process. We welcome students from all educational backgrounds. For instance, we look at your age, whether you declare a disability, whether you have spent time in care, the area in which you live and, if appropriate, the relative performance of the school you attend. We offer places based upon your future potential. We may offer you a place based on lower UCAS points than shown here, or an offer that is not linked to UCAS points, if we have evidence of your potential from your application or interview.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails

You must achieve a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 overall with no less than 5.5 in each component or a Secure English Language Test (SELT) equivalent to this score. We accept all Secure English Language Tests (SELTs) as approved by the UKVI.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 64%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 71%

Go onto work and study: 80%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
EU 18000.0 Year 1
International 18000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Please note that the tuition fees quoted are for September 2021 entry. The tuition fees for September 2022 entry have not been published yet.

Provider information

Lamorbey Park
Burnt Oak Lane
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Bexley
DA15 9DF

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