Costume for Performance

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University of the Arts London
UK
Provided by: ucas

Progression Summary

ba (hons) costume for performance will prepare you for a career working within contemporary costume across the performance industries. the course integrates the intellectual demands of interpretation to evolve characters for performance alongside the specialist skills of designing and realising costume for, or as, performance. what to expect  specialist skills and knowledge: develop research, design, and practical construction skills to realise costumes for performance, all within the context of fashion.   a holistic learning experience: explore the cultural context of performance to evolve your ideas, designs and final outcomes for performance. collaboration: through live projects and cross disciplinary practice, connect with peers from other related disciplines such as hair, make-up, and prosthetics. exposure to industry: take part in workshops and masterclasses delivered by industry practitioners from across a wide range of performance genres. an expert teaching team: learn from industry professionals who have experience working across all areas of performance and with performers such as lady gaga and kylie minogue. state-of-the-art facilities: taught at lcf’s east bank campus, you’ll have access to our extensive library, dedicated costume for performance studios and other specialist workshops. industry experience and opportunities  you’ll have the opportunity to undertake a short work placement or other experience other industry connected engagement during your second year of study. this provides increased industry awareness as well as crucial experience and valuable contacts within the industry. in the past, the course has benefitted from industry expertise from visiting practitioners such as gabriella slade (six: the musical) and emma fryer (the great, the phantom menace). climate, social and racial justice we are committed to ensuring that your skills are set within an ethical framework and are working to embed ual’s principles for climate, social and racial justice.

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Start Date

2026-09-01
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Tuition fees

155,831 .SAR

You must have one of the following qualifications:
ielts ukvi level 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking.

the standard minimum entry requirements for this course are: 112 ucas tariff points from two or more a levels (preferred subjects include art, design, english, drama and film studies); distinction, foundation diploma in art & design (level 3 or 4) would ‘normally’ expect foundation plus at least one a-level, with a total of at least 112 tariff points; distinction, merit, merit at btec extended diploma preferred subjects art & design; merit at ual extended diploma; access diploma or 112 new ucas tariff points from the access to he diploma; 112 new ucas tariff points from a combination of the above qualifications or an equivalent full level 3 qualification; or equivalent eu or non-eu qualifications such as international baccalaureate diploma at 25 points minimum; and three gcse passes at grade a*-c or grade 9-4. entry to this course will also be determined by assessment of your portfolio.

Full-time