Entry requirements

You may be a recent graduate, an experienced costume practitioner ready to step up, or someone with relevant industry or specialist training experience seeking to focus on screen costume design at an advanced level.

This course is right for you if you’re interested in:

Advanced costume design skills for film and television
Deep practical knowledge of materials, construction and screen performance
Extensive experience on live NFTS productions
Realised garments developed at Master’s level
Supported leadership experience within costume departments
A strong professional portfolio and final dissertation
Insight from leading industry practitioners and Masterclasses
A clear understanding of industry structures, career pathways and sustainable practice
Professional connections across the NFTS community and beyond

Applicants should demonstrate strong visual thinking, commitment to craft, curiosity about storytelling and readiness to work collaboratively in demanding production environments.

Months of entry

January

Course content

This course is an intensive, practice-led programme which will prepare you for professional work as a costume designer in film and high-end television. You’ll develop advanced craft skills, research depth and production leadership, enabling you to lead costume departments with confidence and authority.

Through live productions, garment realisation and a practice-based dissertation, you’ll graduate ready to design, make decisions and lead in a professional screen environment.

This full time course combines deep craft training, advanced design development, leadership experience and sustained production practice. Throughout the course, you will develop not only advanced costume skills, but also the judgement, confidence and authority required to lead costume departments in complex screen environments. You will graduate ready not just to contribute, but to lead departments.

You will work at the heart of NFTS productions, collaborating closely with directors, producers, cinematographers, production designers and performers on live productions that mirror professional Industry structures.

You will also benefit from work experience, which students will source themselves with NFTS support and guidance. This takes place during the first year and provides first-hand insight into professional costume departments, helping you build invaluable Industry knowledge, confidence and contacts.

Information for international students

This course is open to UK/EU/International students.

Fees and funding

Please visit our website for information on fees. All production costs are included in the course fees, including the use of School facilities and equipment.

We will do all we can to help you make the finances work to come to the NFTS, so please visit our funding guide to find out more about what support is available to you. An exclusive Sandy Powell Scholarship is available for this course.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

MFA
full time
24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name: Course Enquiries
Email: info@nfts.co.uk

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Costume Design for Film and Television