Master of Fine Arts in Theater Design and Production - Costume Design Technology

A member of U/RTA, CCM offers both a BFA degree in Theatre Design and Production (TD&P) with an emphasis in Costume Design and Technology, as well as a three-year highly concentrated MFA degree in Costume Design and Technology.

The design of a successful theatrical costume involves an insight into the dramatic character's development, an ability to blend with the visual style of the scenic design, a recognition of the director's vision of the staging and a special individual flair or style that is the costume designer's alone. The costume designer enhances the actor's physical and expressive ability through the cut, draping, choice of fabric and ornamentation, creating an appropriate effect with silhouette, line and color.

The artistic skills of sketching and color rendering, a strong sense of historical period and style, a comprehensive knowledge of the practices and techniques of costume technology and good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills are essential to augment the designer's natural talent.

For our graduate programs, we welcome applications from students who hold a baccalaureate degree (or higher) from a college or university regarded as standard by a regional or general accrediting agency, and have at least a B average in undergraduate course work (or otherwise give evidence of promise that is judged satisfactory by the admitting program and the Graduate School).

English Proficiency

IELTS Scores: 6.5

Duolingo Scores: 110

TOEFL Scores: Internet - 80; Computer: 190; Paper - 550

CCM's admissions process begins on August 1 for both undergraduate and graduate applicants for entrance into the following year's fall semester. Applicants must apply and submit all application materials by December 1 and pre-screening materials are due by December 3.