Performance and design for theatre and screen short courses
Do you want to build a career on stage or screen? Whether you're interested in being in front of the camera or working behind the scenes, our inspiring short courses in performance and design for theatre and screen are designed to hone your creative skills.
Learn about the creative process of character costume design, discover the art of set design or boost your on-screen confidence with an acting course.
Featured short courses
Costume Making Short Course
£770
Create an 18th-century "Robe a la Francais" and learn pattern cutting for historical elements like stomachers and sleeves. Work in calico and explore period silhouettes.
- Dates - 20 July 2026 to 24 July 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Friday
Breaking into the Costume Department Film and TV Online Short Course
£390
Gain essential costume department knowledge for film/TV. This course provides practical insights and fundamental skills through lectures and exercises.
- Dates - 30 September 2026 to 28 October 2026
- Schedule - Wednesdays
Costume Design For Performance Short Course
£700
Introduction to costume design for performance. Analyse character and develop a portfolio of costume renderings to support the dynamics of a playwright's characters.
- Dates - 3 October 2026 to 31 October 2026
- Schedule - Saturdays
Set Design For Film And Television Short Course
£750
Explore the crucial role of design in film and television. Learn how designers create on-screen worlds, from historical recreations to innovative show designs.
- Dates - 7 September 2026 to 11 September 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Friday
Playwriting For Beginners Short Course
£680
Start your playwriting journey. Learn the fundamentals of playwriting and begin crafting your own theatrical works.
- Dates - 24 August 2026 to 28 August 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Friday
Theatre Design for 16 to 18 Year Olds Short Course
£710
Learn theatre design. Create sets and costumes for stage productions.
- Dates - 10 August 2026 to 14 August 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Friday
Costume and Set Design for Film and Theatre Online Short Course
£700
Learn character costume design for film and theatre. Explore set design roles in productions. Gain an overview of design within the industry.
- Dates - 7 December 2026 to 10 December 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Thursday
Introduction to Costume and Set Design Short Course
£650
An introduction to the process of character costume design and its role within a production for film or theatre. Gain an overview of the role of the set and costume designer within theatre and screen.
- Dates - 14 December 2026 to 17 December 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Thursday
Read what our students have to say
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Student Stories: Tamsin Balcanquall, Costume Making
Today we interview Tamsin Balcanquall about her time on the Costume Making course at Central Saint Martins.
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