Program Overview

Theater Design and Production

The University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) offers a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Theater Design and Production with a focus on Costume Design Technology. This program is designed to educate and inspire the whole artist and scholar for positions on the world's stage.

Overview

CCM is a college within the University of Cincinnati, a major undergraduate university and graduate research institution of more than 40,000 students. The synergy created by housing CCM within a comprehensive public university gives the college its unique character and defines its objective: to educate and inspire the whole artist and scholar for positions on the world's stage. Scholarships and assistantships (including teaching assistantships) are available to qualified students.

Career

CCM alumni follow careers as performers, designers, directors, producers, technicians, and creative artists in every facet of the entertainment industry. Theatre arts graduates leave CCM with a diverse resume that gives them a competitive edge over others just starting out in the industry. The college's roster of award-winning alumni work in film and television, on Broadway, on touring productions, and at local and regional theatres. They also work at festivals, amusement parks, and in virtually every other performing arts and entertainment field.

Curriculum

The curriculum for the MFA in Theater Design and Production: Costume Design Technology includes a comprehensive education in costume design and technology. Current student degree audits and transfer student course equivalencies are available. The curriculum guide for the 2025-2026 academic year is also available.

UC Advantages And Special Opportunities

CCM offers students unparalleled opportunities to perform, learn, and live in a thriving next-generation city known for its intense interest in the performing and media arts. Nationally ranked and internationally renowned, CCM's state-of-the-art facilities provide a highly creative and multidisciplinary artistic environment. The college serves as the largest single source of performing and media arts events in Ohio, and few schools can match the quality of its performing ensembles and theatrical productions.

Faculty

CCM's roster of eminent faculty offers professional training in all areas of the performing and media arts, including composition, musicology, theory, conducting, music education, opera, musical theatre, acting, technical arts for the stage, dance, arts administration, and electronic media. Members of CCM's faculty regularly receive distinguished honors for creative and scholarly work, and many maintain strong professional ties to the region's leading arts entities.

Student Experience

Students will find an immensely competitive but mutually supportive and personalized "family" atmosphere. With its emphasis on experienced-based learning, CCM provides students with access to internship and performance opportunities with major organizations like the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Opera, Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra, and Cincinnati Ballet. Students also benefit from the fact that Cincinnati frequently hosts major media and performing arts events and is home to the newly renovated Music Hall, one of the nation's most beautiful and revered performance centers.

Admission Requirements

CCM's admission requirements vary by program. All programs require both the appropriate University application followed by a pre-screening submission via CCM's Acceptd website, which must be completed and uploaded by December 1.

Accreditation

The University of Cincinnati and all regional campuses are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. CCM's theatre programs are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST). CCM is a member of the University/Resident Theatre Association (U/RTA).

Program Details

• Duration: 3 Years
• Total Credits: 72
• Award: MFA
• Location: West Campus