Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - 3D Effects for Performance and Fashion
- 3 years
- Duration
- 30,890 GBP/year
- Price
- September
- Start
- June
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- London / United Kingdom
- Location
Program description
The BA (Hons) 3D Effects for Performance and Fashion course is delivered at London College of Fashion and equips students with specialised skills for careers as costumiers or prop designers across various performance areas. The curriculum is delivered through a mix of lectures, workshops, design projects, critiques, and collaborative group work, focusing on critical analysis and professional portfolio development.
A key feature is the industry project and placement in the second year, which helps students situate their practice, develop a professional identity, and build personal and professional skills through direct engagement with industry partners.
Program structure
Year 1
- Introduction to Design for Performance
- Introduction to 3D and Modified Forms
- Fashion Cultures and Histories
- Better Lives
- Collaboration one: Design and Production
Year 2
- Critical Issues in Fashion Research
- Core skill: 3D Innovation and Design
- Situating your Practice: Industry project
- Situating your Practice: Industry placement
- Collaboration two: Interdisciplinary and Experimental
Optional Diploma Year
Year 3
- Innovation and Design
- Cultural and Historical Studies Dissertation
- Personal Performance Project
Price
Tuition fee:
- 30,890 GBP per year*
*Tuition fees for international students may increase by up to 5% in each future year of your course.
During your studies, you may need to cover extra costs which are not included in your tuition fees. You might need to budget for materials and equipment specific to your course. You may also need a laptop or other digital tech/software.
Requirements for applicants
The standard minimum entry requirements for this course are:
One or a combination of the following accepted full level 3 qualifications.
- 112 UCAS tariff points from two or more A Levels (preferred subjects include Art, Design, English, Drama and Film Studies);
- a Distinction - Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4) with a total of at least 112 tariff points to include at least one A-level pass;
- Distinction, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma preferred subjects Art & Design;
- a Merit at UAL Extended Diploma;
- an Access Diploma with at least 45 credits at Merit level or 112 tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma;
- 112 new UCAS tariff points from a combination of the above qualifications or an equivalent full Level 3 qualification;
- or equivalent EU or non-EU qualifications, such as International Baccalaureate Diploma at 25 points minimum;
- And three GCSE passes at grades A-C or grades 9-4.
Entry to this course will also be determined by assessment of your portfolio.
Applicants who do not meet these course entry requirements may still be considered in exceptional cases.
The course team will consider each application that demonstrates additional strengths and alternative evidence. This might, for example, be demonstrated by:
- Related academic or work experience
- The quality of the personal statement
- A strong academic or other professional reference
- OR a combination of these factors
Each application will be considered on its own merit but we cannot guarantee an offer in each case.
English Language Requirements
- IELTS level 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
About the university
The University of the Arts London (UAL) produces and encourages the creativity essential for a better future. Its colleges have been at the forefront of innovative education since 1842, creating work with a lasting impact on people and the planet, driven by curiosity, imagination, and purpose.
London is fundamental to UAL's identity, providing a vital context where the university connects and exchanges ideas with individuals from all walks of life. Globally, its creative network influences education, culture, business, and society.
Through innovative research and creative instruction, UAL's faculty and staff bring fresh perspectives to education. The university enables students to build the careers they desire by working with them at every level - from pre-degree to postgraduate, and from short courses to online learning.
UAL's colleges
Ranked second in the world for art and design, UAL comprises six distinct colleges:
- Camberwell College of Arts
- Central Saint Martins
- Chelsea College of Arts
- London College of Communication
- London College of Fashion
- Wimbledon College of Arts
Together, they form a community of creatives, innovators, trailblazers, and storytellers, united in their mission to reimagine the future.
Courses in the visual arts, animation, screen, communication, fashion, media, and performance are available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
