Fashion, Textiles and Costume Design (15–18 years)

Ages: 15–18
Term: Summer
Length: 2 weeks

Overview

Unlock your creative future in Fashion! Are you passionate about fashion, textiles, or costume design? Do you dream of one day creating your own clothing line, costume for film and theatre, or innovative textile art? This immersive 2-week summer course designed specifically for students aged 15–18 is the perfect course that offers the first step toward turning those dreams into reality.

During this course students will take part in pre-application reviews where they will receive feedback on their portfolios and could even be offered a place at AUB!

What you need to know

Teaching

Monday 3 August – Friday 14 August 2026 (including Saturday)

Weekdays (Monday – Friday), 09.00-17.00
Saturday 8 August, 10.00-16.00

Accommodation

Sunday 2 August, from 14.00 – Saturday 15 August, up till 10.00

Age

All students must be aged between 15-17 years at the time of attending the course. 

Experience or qualifications required

There are no formal academic entry requirements or qualifications needed to study this course. We only ask that you come with a passion for animation and plenty of enthusiasm! 

English language

This course will be taught in English. We don't require you hold an English language qualification; however, we recommend you have an intermediate level of English to benefit fully from your experience and be able to communicate with your tutors and fellow students. 

If you'd like to discuss if this course is suitable for you, get in touch with us: academy@aub.ac.uk or 01202 363222.

Package	Price	25% deposit
Course fee only	£1,799	£450
Course fee, accommodation and catering	£2,635	£659
Course fee, accommodation and catering plus airport* taxis	£2,970	£742

*Applies to London-based airports only.

Optional extras

You can choose to add the following optional extras to your course fee:

Accommodation and full-board catering
Accommodation and full-board catering plus private return taxi transfer to/from any London airport

See below for further details about our residential package.

Deposit

You can secure your place on the course today with just a 25% deposit of your total fee. Choose this option when you book your place. Refer to the table above for prices. 

A camera or mobile phone to record evidence of personal work
Suitable clothing for creative activities
Notebook and pens/pencils to take notes
Plenty of warm clothes – it's the UK and although it’s the summer, it can still get cold! – there will be outdoor activities throughout
We advise bringing any work you wish to include in your portfolio for review
You'll receive a welcome pack containing more detail of what to bring if you're a residential student

Residential packages for 2-week summer courses (13–18yrs and 18+ yrs)

Experience life as an AUB student by booking a residential package as part of your Summer Course. You can even stay in AUB accommodation...

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FAQs for 2-week summer courses

These FAQs have been carefully curated to answer any questions you may have about studying a creative summer course with us here at AUB.

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Terms and conditions for 2-week summer courses (13yrs+)

Please read our terms and conditions before booking a summer course and contact us if you have any questions.

About this course

Join us in a vibrant, hands-on learning environment where industry-standard techniques meet your creative ideas. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this course will provide you with professional experience, artistic confidence, and a standout portfolio – essential for your next educational step towards success. It also provides a fantastic opportunity to find your path into the right undergraduate course for you under the fashion and textiles umbrella.

Guided by expert tutors, you'll explore everything from sketching and fabric manipulation to pattern making and sample creation. You'll also learn how designers plan collections, select textiles, and prepare their work for presentations and portfolios. Plus, you'll get exclusive insights into the fashion industry, inspiring you to develop your own style and future plans.

By the end of the course, you'll have created a stunning mini collection – perfect for your portfolio, social media, or applying to further study or fashion opportunities.

Participants will engage in creative activities that span from initial concept development, mood boards, and fashion sketching, to fabric selection and sample making. The course emphasises both technical skills and creative expression, preparing students for further study or career pathways in fashion and costume design. Collaborative projects, industry insights, and portfolio development are integral to the experience, enabling students to showcase their ideas and craftsmanship.

The course culminates in a student-led fashion showcase, celebrating their design journey and creative outputs.

Don’t miss this chance to ignite your passion and develop skills that designers, stylists, and costume makers around the world value.

Introduction to fashion history, trend forecasting, and mood boarding
Fundamental sketching and illustration techniques for fashion and costume design
Fabric sourcing, textile manipulation, and sample making (dyeing, printing, embellishing)
Developing a concept for a mini collection or costume design
Intro to pattern cutting and basic construction (using templates and simple assembly techniques)
Refining designs through technical flats and detailed drawings
Experimenting with garment prototypes or costume samples
Creative textiles: surface decoration, fabric layering, and innovative materials
Styling, presentation, and preparing designs for display
Designing and producing a mini collection or costume set for display or performance
Showcasing student work in a mini exhibition or presentation

This course aims to:

Enhance practical skills in fashion illustration, pattern cutting, and textile art
Develop confidence in design, production, and styling original clothing or costumes
Enable you to start a professional-quality mini collection or costume portfolio
Provide insight into industry trends, career paths, and how to succeed in fashion
Develop your creative problem-solving skills and teamwork experience
Provide opportunities for self-evaluation and critique to enhance your confidence and reflective skills when considering yours and others work
Provide the opportunity to showcase your work in a final exhibition and presentation that shines in your portfolio and/or social channels

Will I be assessed?

You'll be continually assessed in a variety of ways including practical tasks, observations, assignments, presentations, and portfolio work.

Work produced during the course will be collated into a portfolio and/or digital journal for students to add to their portfolio or for future development.

Your course tutor will offer guidance and support you with your creative applications, as well as feedback on your work and offer advice for your future creative studies.

All students with 100% course attendance will be issued with an official AUB Summer Course Certificate detailing course contents and study hours.

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Future options to study at AUB

During your time with us, you can attend a session to talk more about our Foundation Diploma in Art and Design or BA (Hons) undergraduate degree courses, and discuss your personal portfolio with an expert academic. You may even be eligible for a pre-application interview, to secure your future place at AUB!

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