“ The highlight of this course is how diverse it is in nature . Alongside garment construction we get to do design work , theatre production and have experience on real shows . We are also given many opportunities outside of working hours such as going to see performances and attending events like ‘ museum lates .” qmu . ac . uk / cdc
Jess Hawley ( pictured ) BA ( Hons ) Costume Design and Construction
Entry requirements
Scottish Higher BBCC
A Level CCD
Irish Leaving Certificate H3 H3 H3 H3
International Baccalaureate 28 points
International IELTS of 6.0 with no element lower than 5.5
Required subjects Eng / His / Drama ( or another theatre related subject ) and preferably Art , Design or Textiles at Higher / A Level / or equivalent . English and Maths / Lifeskills Maths are required at Int2 / National 5 or GCSE .
Mature / Access Applications welcomed from mature students with relevant qualifications / experience .
Direct Entry Year 2 – Relevant HND with CB in the graded units — see our website for details at www . qmu . ac . uk / collegequalifications
Other requirements Candidates are required to submit an e-portfolio containing 10 images . There will be a 20 minute interview as part of the selection process and candidates are required to bring their general portfolio , two garments or costumes that they have made and complete a short design exercise for discussion .
Other information
UCAS code W451
Duration 3 / 4 years full-time
Start date September 2019
Delivery On campus
Awarding body QMU . Please see the ‘ External review ’ section on pages 8-11 .
Exchange opportunities N / A
Placements In Year Three , you will complete a 3-week wardrobe placement with a professional organisation working with costume within the creative sector ( eg theatre or film company or specialist costume designer ). You will chose and arrange the placement which can be undertaken at any point following completion of Year Two . If you have difficulty in finding a suitable position , we will assist you . In Year Four , half of your credits will be earned through one 6-week OR two 3-week independent practice placements . This opportunity will allow you to extend your experience and build contacts in the costume area of your choice .
Teaching staff , class sizes and timetables Please see ‘ How we teach and how you ’ ll learn ’ section on pages 8-11 .
Course fees Please see pages 170-171
Professional registration / accreditation N / A
Careers You will have developed to an industry entry level of competence , understanding and experience in the design and construction of costumes for performance . You will be able to progress in the cultural and creative industries . Job opportunities exist in the following areas : theatre , including opera and ballet ; film ; television ; exhibition ; corporate entertainment ; advertising ; arts and crafts ; and online multi-media .
Why QMU ?
This course is unique in the UK in that you are taught costume design , period costume construction and practical wardrobe supervision and management in parallel .
The course is highly respected within the theatre industry .
There is a strong vocational element to the course that gives you experience of live projects .
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“The highlight of this course is how diverse it is in nature. Alongside
garment construction we get to do design work, theatre production
and have experience on real shows. We are also given many
opportunities outside of working hours such as going to see
performances and attending events like ‘museum lates.”
Jess Hawley (pictured)
BA (Hons) Costume Design and Construction
Entry requirements Other information
Scottish Higher
BBCC UCAS code
W451
A Level
CCD Duration
3/4 years full-time
Irish Leaving Certificate
H3 H3 H3 H3 Start date
September 2019
International Baccalaureate
28 points Delivery
On campus
International
IELTS of 6.0 with no element lower than
5.5 Awarding body
QMU. Please see the ‘External review’
section on pages 8-11.
Required subjects
Eng/ His/ Drama (or another theatre
related subject) and preferably Art,
Design or Textiles at Higher/ A Level/ or
equivalent. English and Maths/ Lifeskills
Maths are required at Int2/ National 5 or
GCSE. Exchange opportunities
N/A
Mature/Access
Applications welcomed from mature
students with relevant qualifications/
experience.
Direct Entry
Year 2 – Relevant HND with CB in the
graded units — see our website for
details at www.qmu.ac.uk/college-
qualifications
Other requirements
Candidates are required to submit an
e-portfolio containing 10 images. There
will be a 20 minute interview as part of
the selection process and candidates are
required to bring their general portfolio,
COURSE QUALITY
two garments or costumes that they
SATISFACTION
have
made and complete a short design
exercise for discussion.
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NATIONAL STUDENT SURVEY
Placements
In Year Three, you will complete a
3-week wardrobe placement with a
professional organisation working with
costume within the creative sector (eg
theatre or film company or specialist
costume designer). You will chose and
arrange the placement which can be
undertaken at any point following
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