COURSE OVERVIEW

Duration: 2 Years Full-Time Entry Requirements: 4 GCSEs (9-4/A*-C) (if you have maths/english at grade D/3 you would be required to work towards grade C/4 for these qualifications alongside your course) UCAS points: up to 168 (depending on grade outcome) Campus: Middlesbrough Bring characters to life through fabric, fashion and storytelling. This course is perfect for creative minds who love design, detail and drama. Why Choose This Course? • Specialise in costume design for stage, screen and performance • Learn practical skills like sewing, pattern cutting and millinery • Work on live briefs with actors and performers at the School • Explore fashion history and creative design processes This diploma is validated by the UAL Awarding Body, part of University of the Arts London and the UK’s leading provider of creative qualifications at FE level. The Northern School of Art is an approved centre for UAL Awarding Body qualifications. All students are awarded qualifications under their official UAL Awarding Body titles.

COURSE DETAILS

On this unique two-year course, you’ll explore the art of costume design for theatre, film and TV. Whether you’re sketching ideas, constructing garments, or researching historical styles, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to express your creativity through costume and theatre design. You will learn about costume construction, sewing techniques, fabric manipulation, pattern cutting and millinery. You’ll also explore how costume supports character and narrative - designing looks that reflect period, personality and performance needs. Working on live performance projects and collaborative productions, you’ll gain valuable real-world experience by designing and making for student actors or film projects across the School. You’ll use industry-standard tools and materials in our specialist studios, guided by expert tutors who are also active in the creative industries. By the end of the course, you’ll have built an impressive portfolio that showcases your design ideas, technical skills and finished work — ideal for applying to university, apprenticeships or junior roles in costume and fashion. Where Could It Take You? • Costume Designer • Wardrobe Assistant • Costume Maker • Theatre or TV Costume Technician • Fashion Designer • Milliner • Stylist (TV, film, theatre or editorial) • Costume Buyer • Set or Prop Dresser • Historical Interpreter (costume and heritage) • Costume Hire or Archive Assistant • Fashion or Costume Illustrator

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

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"I’ve been able to develop my skills and personal style within my creativity and grow my confidence”
"I’ve been able to develop my skills and personal style within my creativity and grow my confidence”
STUDENT PROFILE - Tori Pattinson

What do you enjoy most about your course?
Being able to apply knowledge I learn here in garment construction/ making/ alterations to my job at a local bridal shop during bridal consultations and prom appointments within house seamstress team.

What’s your favourite thing about The Northern School of Art?
The staff and their support because they want the best for every student, their expert advice has been crucial towards my growth as a designer especially when i had the opportunity to design a denim jacket for Darlington operatic rendition of 'Everybodys talking about Jamie' and their advice helped me create something spectacular for the stage.

What's surprised you about your time here?
The expert facilities provided such as the sewing room with premium industrial machines, the print room with lots of exciting, experimenting opportunities and state of the art computer rooms with included adobe.

What advice would you give to someone thinking about studying here?
To get involved with your local community. I have been part of Darlington operatic society's costume team for over a year and it really helped me gain basic industry experience for an established voluntary company. This prior experience aided me to be successful for a job application to be a stagehand dresser for Darlington hippodrome and be part of the crew for 'Little women' and 'Goldilocks and the three bears' pantomime.

PHOTO CREDIT: TOBY HUDSON

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The Northern School of Art’s Middlesbrough campus has been given another ‘Outstanding’ rating by Ofsted. Following an intensive four-day inspection by six inspectors the School’s further education provision has retained the top rating it has held since 2009.

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