Study our outstanding Costume Construction degree, in collaboration with the Royal Opera House, awarded by University of the Arts London. The BA (Hons) Costume Construction programme places an emphasis on the knowledge and use of both historical and contemporary pattern cutting, construction, textiles and finishing techniques. Areas of study may include opera, dance, theatre, musical theatre, performance art, film and television.
Course details
| Qualification name | BA (Hons) Degree in Costume Construction - (South Essex College) |
|---|---|
| Qualification level | 6 |
| Awarding organisation | University of the Arts London |
| Learning method | Classroom based |
| Course type | Higher Education |
| Course hours | Full-time |
| Course start date | 14th September 2027 |
| Cost | £29,370.00 |
| Cost description | £9790 a year Fee includes: Guest speakers, visiting lecturers and industry focussed workshops Event/exhibition costs Annual £20 printing allowance Free Car Parking at Backstage Centre, Purfleet. |
| Attendance pattern | Daytime |
Discover the learning experience and opportunities you can expect from this course.
Find out what qualifications and skills you will need for this course.
ou will need a minimum of 64 UCAS points from one or more of the following: At least two A-levels BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma/Diploma/Subsidiary Diploma/Certificate BTEC National Award/Certificate/Diploma International Baccalaureate AQA Baccalaureate Progression Diploma Advanced Diploma You will also need GCSE English at grade C (old specification) or Grade 4 (new specification) or above OR a Level 2 equivalent such as functional skills
View the key features of this course.
Year 1 Units: DCC101 Costume in Context (15 CREDITS) DCC102 Technical Skills (30 CREDITS) DCC103 Underpinnings S (30 CREDITS) DCC104 Textile Exploration (15 CREDITS) DCC105 Costume Interpretation (30 CREDITS) Year 2 Units DCC201 For Future Generations (30 CREDITS) DCC202 Specialist Focus (30 CREDITS) DCC203 Industry Practice (30 CREDITS) DCC204 Creative Exploration (30 CREDITS)
Understand how the course will be delivered.
Classroom based
Find out more about exams, assignments and assessments.
Portfolio and sketchbook submissions Group presentations Written essays Research folders There are no examinations.
You can progress to a career in a variety of roles including costume construction, costume design, touring theatre, textiles, dying and breaking down, women’s wear, menswear, tailoring, prop costume, running wardrobe, costume conservation and restoration.
| Name | Thurrock Campus (High House Production Park, Purfleet) |
|---|---|
| Address |
Vellacott Close
(Off Purfleet Bypass) Purfleet Thurrock RM19 1AS Find on Google maps |
| Phone | 0345 521 2345 |
| Website | http://www.southessex.ac.uk/ |
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