Study location	United Kingdom, Wallisdown, Dorset county
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BA(Hons)

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 6+, TOEFL 79+ or CAE result B2

Other requirements

At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. A relevant portfolio is required. Your portfolio is an important part of your application. The portfolio can be sent over to the university on a CD, via e-mail, you may upload it in the internet or send it by regular post. Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: Due to visa requirements the result of the language test of Non-EU/EEA students must be equal to IELS 6 or higher (with no part under 5.5).

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. aub.ac.uk/courses/ba/ba-costume

Overview

This course trains set and costume designers, costume interpreters and supervisors for the performance industries. We place specific focus on developing a conceptual understanding of performance design. This is a diverse and demanding subject; students need to be interested in art, design and all types of performance to support the study of the diverse array of genres they will encounter within this course: including theatre, film, television, ballet, opera and the study of new performance disciplines. You will engage with both costume and set design and costume making. Whilst our graduates may not pursue a career in both design and making, we truly believe that the knowledge and awareness gained of the overall production process during the first stage of the course is what sets our students apart and gives them an edge in industry. The University College is a very exciting place to study; you will work alongside students from the film, make-up, and acting courses on staged and filmed productions. This is a very intensive subject and the workload is heavy.

Year 1 gives you the technical and research skills to take charge of your own learning and explore the subject areas that interest you. You will learn both design and making skills before making a specialist pathway choice at the end of the year.

Year 2 is all about learning advanced technical skills within your chosen specialism.

· You’ll test the boundaries of design and making through the study of complex and challenging themes.

· You’ll have the opportunity to experience the industry through a work placement.

· You’ll start to refine your ideas of the work you want to do and formulate your career plans.

In Year 3 you’ll continue to expand your portfolio of skills and have the opportunity to work on film and theatre projects.

Our aim is to produce graduates with an excellent range of theoretical knowledge, practical experience and a truly industry-relevant, professional CV.

This course is to offer a ‘Year 0’ option.