Cincinnati,
OH,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Theater Design and Production - Costume Design Technology in Cincinnati United States | University of Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati
|
Cincinnati United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
26,322
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
As part of U/RTA, CCM provides a BFA in Theatre Design and Production (TD&P) with a focus on Costume Design and Technology, alongside an intensive three-year MFA program in the same field.
Creating effective theatrical costumes requires understanding a character's dramatic arc, harmonizing with the scenic design's visual language, aligning with the director's creative vision, and infusing the designer's unique artistic signature. Through fabric selection, silhouette shaping, and decorative details, the costume designer amplifies an actor's physical presence and emotional expression.
Essential qualifications include proficiency in sketching and color illustration, deep knowledge of historical fashion, mastery of costume construction methods, and strong collaborative abilities to complement the designer's innate creativity.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Statement Essay
Within the graduate application, a 500-word personal statement is required. It should include your degree objectives, frank observations of your professional and personal strengths and weaknesses, any significant professional experiences or honors you were awarded, as well as any other information you feel the faculty and admissions committee should know.
Transcripts
Please upload unofficial transcripts from each institution youve attended to your online application. Please note, official transcripts are NOT required during the application process.
Letter(s) of Recommendation
One letter of recommendation is required for all MM performance, DMA and AD performance applicants. However, other degree programs may require 2-3 letters.
Applicants have the ability to notify recommenders and remind them to send their recommendations though their Application Status Portal.
Pre-Screening
Refer to the pre-screening requirements for each individual degree program. All content must be uploaded to CCM's Acceptd website.
All current CCM graduate students applying for a new graduate degree MUST submit their programs required pre-screening materials to be considered for admissions. This requirement CANNOT be waived or substituted.
Audition/Interview
While pre-screening submission is required for all applicants, not all applicants will be invited to audition or interview. In some cases, applicants will receive a final admission decision based solely off their pre-screen submission. In other cases, faculty will request an additional audition or interview.
Applicants who are invited to interview/audition will be notified via email after the faculty have reviewed all submitted materials.
IBT - 80, PBT - 550, Computer - 190
Minimum IELTS Scores - 6.5
Within the graduate application, a 500-word personal statement is required. It should include your degree objectives, frank observations of your professional and personal strengths and weaknesses, any significant professional experiences or honors you were awarded, as well as any other information you feel the faculty and admissions committee should know.
Transcripts
Please upload unofficial transcripts from each institution youve attended to your online application. Please note, official transcripts are NOT required during the application process.
Letter(s) of Recommendation
One letter of recommendation is required for all MM performance, DMA and AD performance applicants. However, other degree programs may require 2-3 letters.
Applicants have the ability to notify recommenders and remind them to send their recommendations though their Application Status Portal.
Pre-Screening
Refer to the pre-screening requirements for each individual degree program. All content must be uploaded to CCM's Acceptd website.
All current CCM graduate students applying for a new graduate degree MUST submit their programs required pre-screening materials to be considered for admissions. This requirement CANNOT be waived or substituted.
Audition/Interview
While pre-screening submission is required for all applicants, not all applicants will be invited to audition or interview. In some cases, applicants will receive a final admission decision based solely off their pre-screen submission. In other cases, faculty will request an additional audition or interview.
Applicants who are invited to interview/audition will be notified via email after the faculty have reviewed all submitted materials.
IBT - 80, PBT - 550, Computer - 190
Minimum IELTS Scores - 6.5
Tuition
USD
26,322