Masters Costume Design for performances

Program Overview

The program focuses on preparing professional specialists in designing costumes for traditional performance arts such as theater, dance, and cultural celebrations. It offers a comprehensive educational experience that combines academic study with professional practice, aiming to empower students to create costumes that reflect cultural identity through contemporary methods tailored to the needs of performance arts. This is delivered in partnership with the Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti (NABA) in Italy. 

The program includes:

• Designing costumes inspired by the historical and cultural context of performances
• Using both advanced digital and traditional techniques in costume making
• Managing costume production and wardrobe coordination for live and recorded performances
• Integrating sustainability into design practices
• Developing creative projects with professional standards

Program Objectives:

• Prepare professional designers specialized in performance costume design
• Promote cultural identity awareness and integrate it into costume design
• Enable students to apply contemporary techniques that support artistic productions
• Support the cultural sector with qualified specialists who meet industry demands

Career Opportunities:

• Costume Coordinator for theatrical and artistic performances
• Costume Supervisor
• Fashion Designer
• Performance Costume Maker

Admission Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in fashion or apparel design (or an equivalent field) with a minimum GPA of 3.5 out of 5 (or 2.5 out of 4),
• or a bachelor's degree in another field with at least two years of relevant experience in the program’s area.
• Proof of English proficiency with a minimum score of 5.5 in IELTS or an equivalent test
• (waived for applicants whose studies were conducted in English)
• Two letters of recommendation from academic or professional referees
• Submission of a portfolio
• Successful completion of a personal interview
• Submission of a current résumé (CV)
• Commitment to full-time study and attendance, along with a letter of approval from the employer for working professionals

Target Audience

Bachelor’s degree holders in Fashion and Apparel Design or an equivalent field