Program Overview

Introduction to the Costume Production, MFA Program

The Master of Fine Arts program in Costume Production is designed to develop the skills and attitudes needed for a professional or educational career in the costume arts. The program focuses on training theatre artists responsible for realizing the designer's vision.

Program Overview

The MFA in Costume Production is a three-year degree that encompasses a broad range of costume courses, with an emphasis on the knowledge and skills necessary to produce costumes for the stage. The program is affiliated with PlayMakers Repertory Company, a professional Equity theatre and member of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT), providing students with the opportunity to work in a professional costume shop and gain invaluable production training.

Program Structure

• The program is dedicated to the training of theatre artists who are responsible for the realization of the designer's vision.
  • The emphasis of the program is on the knowledge and skills necessary to produce costumes for the stage.
• The program provides students with the opportunity to work in a professional costume shop and gain invaluable production training.

Program Details

Program Length

The MFA in Costume Production is a three-year degree.

Program Focus

The program focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary to produce costumes for the stage.

Affiliations

The program is affiliated with PlayMakers Repertory Company, a professional Equity theatre and member of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT).

Production Training

Students gain invaluable production training by committing to the creation of costumes meeting exceptionally high standards required in the professional theatre.