Performance Costume - BA (Hons)

The University of Edinburgh

The Edinburgh College of Art Performance Costume Programme is renowned for its holistic approach to costume design and making.We encourage you to make individual and innovative creative responses, grounded in strong craft practice and practical expertise.This programme will make sure you are well prepared for a successful career in the stage and screen industries.The curriculum also provides you with core costume cut and construction skills and techniques, both historical and contemporary.Visual and analytics research practice is developed together with:* costume making* historical pattern cutting* puppetry* character and text analysis* life drawing* textiles* millinery* set design* model making* computer skillsThrough concept, colour, cut and texture, performance costume designers' ideas can respond to:* the written and spoken word* music* movement* location* historic periodYou will learn to become skilled at producing accurate recreations of costumes as well as expressing imaginative flair.The courses provide an opportunity for a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of costume design for a range of performance media, providing you with excellent training across all relevant art forms, such as:* theatre* dance* opera* television* film* performance art* music video* installationThe highlight of the academic year is our renowned performance costume shows where students work with professionals and performers to showcase their costumes to the public and industry.Our graduates are highly sought after due to the flexibility and balance of skills gained, with impressive graduate employment rates and international profile of our alumni's work.**Programme benefits*** You will be encouraged to be an innovative, individual and adaptable designer and maker. Our programme is highly respected by the industry, demonstrated by our impressive graduate employment rates and the international profile of alumni work.* We have excellent facilities and resources. You will have your own studio space and access to specialist workrooms for pattern cutting, sewing, digital printers, textiles, laser cutters, 3D printers, CAD embroidery machines, casting, wood and metal workshops.* You will engage with academics and industry practitioners from a range of costume backgrounds who will enhance your learning experience with a wide range of skills and perspectives.* We have many links with the film and stage industry. These provide invaluable work experience opportunities while you study, giving you the best chance of employment on graduation.* You will benefit from talks and workshops with professional practitioners and take part in exhibitions, competitions and live projects that help you prepare for professional practice.* Our graduates qualify ready for industry, with the confidence to establish themselves as independent and adaptable designers with a range of transferable skills.

Edinburgh College of Art