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The MFA Costume Design program provides graduates with key technical skills and opportunities to practice their craft at an advanced level in active production environments. By combining a rigorous sewing program with industry specific design courses, the students will be equipped for success in any number of positions in either theatre or film. Graduate students will have opportunities to design costumes for short and feature length films, collaborating with the director, fellow designers and the actors to create costumes that support the needs of the film. Graduates will have excellent problem solving skills and advanced success in sewing, pattern drafting, draping, and specialty construction skills like millinery, tutu, and jewelry making. Each graduate student will produce a final thesis project and portfolio that showcases the range of their talents in design and construction of garments and specialty items.
GPA 2.0 Official high school transcripts and diploma College transcripts (if applicable) must show the classes/subject, grades ,credit and number of hours completed for each class IELTS 7.0 overall TOEFL iBT: 82 overall Affidavit of support An art portfolio in your chosen discipline is required with detailed descriptions. An official bank letter (from student, family/parents/sponsor) must show a minimum balance of $58,000 USD or equivalent.
Executive EditorFashion DesignerDesign DirectorFashion EditorPatternmakerStylistKnitwear DesignerTextile DesignerVisual Merchandising Director
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