The BA (Hons) Design for Costume and Performance at Arts University Bournemouth is your gateway to a dynamic career in film, television, and live performance. This undergraduate degree is designed for aspiring designers eager to craft captivating costumes for screen and stage, and to create immersive set designs, props, and puppets. You will explore the intricate relationship between design, character, and narrative, developing an adaptable and innovative skill set that is recognised by ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the screen industries. If you are passionate about visual storytelling and ready to translate creative concepts into tangible realities, this course offers a comprehensive foundation.
You will study this programme full-time on campus over three years, immersing yourself in a practical, studio-based environment that mirrors the pace of professional practice. Your learning journey will involve hands-on projects, from life drawing and digital costume illustration to theatrical modelmaking and creating designs for live AUB Productions. In your final year, you will undertake a major project, potentially including industry work placements and developing a professional portfolio. You will graduate with the visual acumen, collaborative spirit, and creative confidence to pursue diverse roles as a costume designer, performance designer, scenic artist, or prop maker in the vibrant world of entertainment.