Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Degree - Costume Design

Graduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:

Costume Design Thesis

Create a body of work that will be built into a portfolio, representing an advanced level of achievement, targeted towards the film industry.
Conduct research to develop creative concepts and build a visual story.
Demonstrate a consistent level of design quality from pre-production through the shooting of the film.
Conduct specific research based on a given script that shows a clear understanding of the costume needs for the story.
Design costumes that support the needs of the story and characters.
Communicate design ideas 2-dimensionally using traditional and/or digital media.
Develop a 2D design concept into fully realized 3D costumes for a produced film.
Apply advanced 3D design techniques to create clothing to a professional standard.
Collaboration

Collaborate effectively to produce creative projects.

MFA Costume Design Degree Requirements

Successful completion of Final Thesis Project
Minimum grade of C in all required 63 units
Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and the following Academic Study requirements:
1 Art Historical Awareness & Aesthetic course
1 Cross Cultural Understanding course