FdA in Costume for Performance & Film

Northbrook College Sussex

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About this Course (This course is validated by the University of Brighton and delivered by Northbrook College)UCAS Code: W451 Fees and Finance NOTE: The course title above is currently under review and may be changing to 'Costume for Performance & Film' This specialist course focuses on costume design and construction for the entertainment industry. It develops skills in design through character exploration and illustration techniques. Making techniques taught include period pattern cutting on the flat and on the stand (underpinned by history of costume sessions), design for dance (stretch), tailoring and millinery. There are opportunities to supervise shows (organise and oversee the production) and training in fabric manipulation, printing, dyeing breaking down and ageing. The course is structured to offer an equal quantity of individual projects and production practice on a wide range of internal productions and external commissions. Work experience underpins the training into the second year of the course and opportunities are available to work across theatre, TV and film.

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(This course is validated by the University of Brighton and delivered by Northbrook College)


UCAS Code: W451


Fees and Finance


 NOTE: The course title above is currently under review and may be changing to 'Costume for Performance & Film'


This specialist course focuses on costume design and construction for the entertainment industry. It develops skills in design through character exploration and illustration techniques. Making techniques taught include period pattern cutting on the flat and on the stand (underpinned by history of costume sessions), design for dance (stretch), tailoring and millinery. There are opportunities to supervise shows (organise and oversee the production) and training in fabric manipulation, printing, dyeing breaking down and ageing. The course is structured to offer an equal quantity of individual projects and production practice on a wide range of internal productions and external commissions. Work experience underpins the training into the second year of the course and opportunities are available to work across theatre, TV and film.

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The design and manufacture of costumes covers fabrics, alternative materials, sewing & construction, prop making skills in the development of character costumes, pattern cutting, dyeing & fabric treatments, breaking down and ageing. The course is structured to offer an equal quantity of individual projects and production practice on a wide range of internal productions and external commissions.


Throughout your studies the cost of materials is fully funded on production practice. Work experience underpins the training into the second year of the course and opportunities are available to work across theatre, TV and film. Subject based research and analysis underpins the study of both years.


Study hours are split between approximately one third scheduled learning (eg lectures, tutorials, practical classes and workshops) and two thirds guided independent study, which may include 3 weeks' work experience.


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