Master of Costume Design at Boston University

Boston University

United States of America, Boston

University Rank:#88

The Costume Design at Boston University is a Full Time Master program offered at the university's main campus in Boston, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 3 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on September 2, 2027.

About Master of Costume Design

Overview MFA Design students at Boston University are being prepared for substantive careers as theatre artists. Training includes a rigorous curriculum, production design opportunities, and collaboration with professionals through our Professional Theatre Initiative. Students are mentored by working professional faculty and advisors.Financial aid is available to some students in the form of scholarships, living stipends, or teaching assistantships. Admission is highly selective, with the School of Theatre admitting one to three students each year into each of the Scene Design, Costume Design, Lighting Design, and Sound Design MFA programs. I want to find another Master Course Our program seeks to:Enhance artistic expression and communication skills through hands-on, mentored design experience within a wide range of production opportunities and classroom instruction.Explore creative collaborations with directors, actors, technicians, and playwrights.Develop a thorough understanding of professional working methods and standards.Create new forms of theatrical expression for the next generation.Learning OutcomesStudents will:Demonstrate in-depth understanding of how costume design contributes to the creation of theater through coursework and participation in productions.Collaborate and participate effectively in teams, in both leading and supporting roles.Solve problems creatively.Demonstrate historical knowledge of clothing and society to show understanding of the link between art and clothing as it applies to theater.Critically analyze a wide range of information, texts, history, art, and design in order to design clothing that will communicate visually, conceptually, and emotionally to an audience.Apply costume design skills in a professional theater setting through internships at outside producing groups.Demonstrate proficiency in the skills necessary to be a professional costume designer, including, but not limited to, drawing, painting, draping, millinery, dyeing, and proper use of fabric.

Our Master of Fine Arts in Costume Design program at Boston University provides developing theatre professionals with the opportunity to cultivate their artistic identities while refining and enhancing their craft.

Disciplines

Fashion DesignTheatre & Dance

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Costume Design at Boston University

Academic Requirements

English Requirements

IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 90

Other Requirements

1Completed application for Graduate Admission to the College of Fine Arts.Non-refundable application fee of $95.Upload transcripts from all colleges and universities attended to your application. Please do not send transcripts to us.Résumé.Letter of Intent; the applicant should describe their career path and ambitions and why they wish to study at Boston University at this time. Letter of intent and résumé should be uploaded to application.Completed Online Portfolio Submission ($10 fee).Two (2) Letters of Recommendation from theatre professionals. These may be submitted online using the supplied Letter of Recommendation Form.

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Costume Design at Boston University

Master of Costume Design at Boston University

Boston University

United States of America, Boston