Course Leader BA Costume for Theatre and Screen

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The opportunity

University of the Arts London is seeking a Course Leader for our world leading BA Costume for Theatre and Screen course, at Wimbledon College of Arts.

You’ll provide academic leadership and management of the course, overseeing day-to-day responsibilities which encompasses all areas of teaching, learning and assessment of students, as well as resource allocation. You’ll play a key role in the maintenance, enhancement, design, development and delivery of the curriculum, providing a clear vision for the course that will seek to develop and enhance its quality.

You’ll ensure that the learning, teaching and assessment methods employed on the course are appropriate to the academic award, and are catered to the demands of the subject, learning styles and the developmental stages of our students. This is an exciting opportunity to to take this well established, internationally recognized course, with its strong links to industry, in new and exciting directions and equip our students with the skills and expertise necessary for success in the costume industry.

About you

You’ll possess a strong academic background with undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in a relevant subject, as well as significant knowledge and experience of the costume industry. You’ll draw on a wealth of experience, which will include experience of teaching costume at undergraduate level, experience of curriculum development and experience of costume applied in a professional context. You’ll demonstrate an understanding of the differences and similarities between Costume Design and Costume Interpretation, and an awareness of new innovations, technical advancements and opportunities within a broad costume context.

You’ll be an effective communicator, with the ability to motivate and lead a team effectively, setting clear objectives to manage performance. Effective team working and excellent planning and organisational skills will be essential for success in the role, including an ability to seek practical solutions to new or unique problems.

Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 18/09/2023.

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Esther Armstrong, Programme Director for Performance Design and Technologies e.armstrong@wimbledon.arts.ac.uk

If you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Adrienne Marsh, Resourcing Advisor at jobs.ccw@arts.ac.uk

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

Our culture

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

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