Curriculum Information

The module gives the student the opportunity to study costume in film . Historical and contextual subject matter will be investigated to gain a critical understanding of the genre.

Students will undertake personal research and develop a written brief in the form of an essay plan. They will carry out an independent enquiry into the costume within its screen context , offering a wider perspective and some detailed investigation into the concept and the wider perspective.

Students will develop and plan written work for an essay exploring screen costume within film, considering all aspects relating to the directors vision, design concept, and the realisation of costume as appropriate to their individual project and with consideration to many relevant factors.

Key texts will be explored and utilised to inform the argument.

The module invites students to question and debate a range of issues raised by their theoretical engagement with costume. In addition, it consolidates the students’ ability to undertake further academic and intellectual enquiry.

Central to the module is the recognition that research skills are enhanced through peer support and critical debate. Students will therefore be expected to present and summarise their findings in a presentation scenario in their continuing further study within the creation of a costume as appropriate to their individual enquiry.

Throughout the module students are introduced to a range of research interests and strengths of staff who can advise them about further independent research.