The U.K.’s National Film and Television School (NFTS) has unveiled a new partnership with Angels Costumes and John Gore Studios to support the renowned college’s new costume course.
The two-year costume design for film and television postgraduate degree — developed in response to growing demand from across the screen industries for skilled costume designers, supervisors and department heads — will welcome its first cohort of 10 students in January.
Following the new partnership with Angel Costumes — the world’s longest-established professional costumiers, founded in 1840 and recently acquired by John Gore Studios — students will gain access to its expertise, resources and industry knowledge and given opportunities such as professional placements at its London headquarters. Students will also benefit from access to costumes and specialist resources to support NFTS productions they’re working on, with Angels supporting selected productions with costume hire and contributing to the course’s industry advisory panel.
The costume design course was announced earlier this year, alongside the appointment of three-time Oscar-winning costumer designer Sandy Powell as its ambassador. Powell has worked closely with the NFTS on the development of the course, helping shape a program the school says “reflects the creative, technical and leadership skills required of contemporary costume designers.” The NFTS also launched The Sandy Powell Scholarship to help ensure the training accessible to talent regardless of financial background.
