Costume Design for Stage and Screen - Level 4 Professional Diploma

In partnership with Creative Media Skills at Pinewood Studios.

Train at the heart of British film to master the art of costume for the screen.

Step into the vibrant world of the British film industry with Capital City College Group’s UAL Level 4 Professional Diploma in Costume, delivered in partnership with Creative Media Skills Institute (CMS) at the legendary Pinewood Studios — home to world-class productions for Netflix, Amazon, Disney, and major film franchises.
Taught between our state-of-the-art Higher Education facilities at Finsbury Park Campus and the professional studios at Pinewood, this dynamic, industry-led course offers hands-on experience at the centre of UK film production. You’ll learn directly from leading costume designers, makers, and supervisors currently working across high-profile film and television projects.

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Through practical, immersive learning, you’ll develop the full range of specialist skills required for a successful career in costume — from historical and period dressmaking to contemporary design for screen.
The course covers:

• Garment construction
• Pattern cutting
• Fabric sourcing
• Textile manipulation
• Costume breakdown
• On-set protocols

All of this will prepare you to meet the creative and technical demands of professional film production.

You must be aged 18 or above to undertake this qualification.
You will need:

• It is recommended that students have a minimum of 5 × GCSE grade 4 or grade C, including English and Maths
• One A Level (or equivalent Level 3 qualification), preferably in a relevant creative subject.
• Mature students who do not have the above will be considered based on a portfolio or industry experience.

You will be invited to attend a personal interview, which will enable the staff to assess your aptitude and potential to benefit from the course.

AGED 16 - 18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August 2025 before the start date of the course, and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your course then your study with us will be free.

Please see here for the documents you need to show us.

Some courses have additional costs, such as specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

Adults - Level 4

This course may be free or reduced-cost for you if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us, and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee yourself, or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.

Some courses have additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

There is a £350 kit fee to pay for your materials.

The UK’s screen industries contribute over £12 billion annually to the economy, employing thousands of highly skilled professionals across film, television, and streaming. As global demand for quality costume and production talent continues to grow, graduates of this diploma will be prepared to begin a career as Costume Designers, Supervisors, Makers, and Breakdown Artists — or to advance into BA-level study.

Step into the world of professional costume design for film and television and discover the craft behind the screen, designing the costumes that bring stories to life.