Tallahassee,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Theatre - Costume Design in Tallahassee United States | Florida State University
Florida State University
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Tallahassee United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,993
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Florida State University's Master of Fine Arts in Costume Design program offers comprehensive training in both the artistic and practical aspects of costume creation. This program equips students with essential skills to advance their careers in performing arts or entertainment costume design.
Participants specialize in one of two MFA tracks: Costume Design or Costume Technology. Those in the design concentration gain expertise in theatrical costume design, rendering techniques, and the collaborative process of transforming script concepts into stage productions. Technology students master advanced skills like historical pattern drafting, haute couture sewing, tailoring, and specialized costume fabrication.
All MFA candidates must design at least two full productions during their studies and present a professional-quality portfolio for graduation. Separate applications are required for both the program and Florida State University.
First-year Costume Design MFA students typically assist on designs and work on student-directed projects. Second-year students progress to designing subscription season productions while continuing assistant work. The third year culminates in a Creative Final Project, where students design for a major production or other significant project aligned with their professional aspirations. Graduates typically complete the program with multiple fully realized productions in their professional portfolios.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A Bachelor's Degree in Theatre from an accredited college or university. Students who do not hold a Theatre degree must show evidence of substantial coursework and/or experience in theatre to indicate probability of achieving success in advanced theatre studies.
A grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) during the last two years of study for a bachelor's degree, or 3.0 on a master's degree from an accredited institution, OR have acceptable scores on the verbal and quantitative portions of the Graduate Record Examination taken within the last 5 years.
All applicants must participate in an interview and a portfolio review session, which may be at USITT Connect, URTA or USITT. An on-campus interview is required for all domestic applicants and strongly encouraged for international applicants.
Applicants must submit a completed School of Theatre application, three current letters of recommendation, current resume, and a statement of purpose.
Specific approval of the program director within the School of Theatre.
Internet based TOEFL (IBTOEFL): 80, Paper based TOEFL (TOEFL): 550, International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.5.
A grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) during the last two years of study for a bachelor's degree, or 3.0 on a master's degree from an accredited institution, OR have acceptable scores on the verbal and quantitative portions of the Graduate Record Examination taken within the last 5 years.
All applicants must participate in an interview and a portfolio review session, which may be at USITT Connect, URTA or USITT. An on-campus interview is required for all domestic applicants and strongly encouraged for international applicants.
Applicants must submit a completed School of Theatre application, three current letters of recommendation, current resume, and a statement of purpose.
Specific approval of the program director within the School of Theatre.
Internet based TOEFL (IBTOEFL): 80, Paper based TOEFL (TOEFL): 550, International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.5.
Tuition
USD
19,993