Full Time HND Costume Design

HND Costume Design
Awarded by:
Edexcel

UCAS code:
154W

Course code:
TBD

Course Level:
Level 4 and 5

Location:
High Melton / The Hub

Attendance:
Full-time

Hours p/w:
16

Duration:
2 years

Day/Times:
TBC

Start Date(s):
September

Cost:

Student work:

Course Description

This new course in Costume Design offers students the opportunity to venture into the diverse world of film, television and theatre, where all aspects of costume design will be considered from historical, period productions to contemporary theatre.

The course offers a wide range of skills from historical research through to design, pattern cutting and manufacture.

You will be encouraged to meet the day to day working challenges of theatre with innovative enthusiasm and produce work to a professional standard.

Course Content / Structure

• Year One

Mask Design and Construction

Wardrobe Management

Historical and Contextual Studies

Costume Design

• Year Two

Techniques and Processes in Textiles

Milinery and Headresses

Costume Construction

Experimental Constructed Textiles

Final Major Project

Course Assessment

Practical, theoretical and design, you will be expected to undertake a number of design briefs which will be presented at critiques.

Entry requirements

A successful portfolio interview and the attainment of one of the following qualifications:

• Minimum UCAS Tariff Points- 80
• Foundation Diploma- Pass/Merit Profile
• BTEC National Diploma in a relevant subject- Merit/Distinction Profile
• Adult Access to HE- Pass/Merit Profile
• Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)
• Applications are invited from mature students without formal qualifications who can demonstrate a capability to pursue the course successfully.

Progression Routes

This course prepares you fully for a career within costume design that includes:

· Costume Designer

· Theatre Crafts Technician

· Wardrobe Assistant

· Costume Supervisor

Alternatively, you may wish to continue your studies with a Fashion degree.