Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Costume Design
The MFA Costume Design program provides graduates with key technical skills and opportunities to practice their craft at an advanced level in active production environments. By combining a rigorous sewing program with industry-specific design courses, the students will be equipped for success in any number of positions in either theatre or film. Graduate students will have opportunities to design costumes for short and feature-length films, collaborating with the director, fellow designers, and the actors to create costumes that support the needs of the film. Graduates will have excellent problem-solving skills and advanced success in sewing, pattern drafting, draping, and specialty construction skills like millinery, tutu, and jewelry making. Each graduate student will produce a final thesis project and portfolio that showcases the range of their talents in the design and construction of garments and specialty items.
Intakes
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- June
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
At the Academy, we understand that learning flourishes when theory meets practice. You’ll gain invaluable experience by collaborating with industry professionals on real-world projects. This immersive approach allows you to earn credits while simultaneously honing your skills and forging industry connections.
At our year-end events, you will showcase your portfolio work to the world and receive feedback directly from established professionals. These interactions not only provide you with valuable insights but can also open doors to exciting internships or even job opportunities—a launchpad for your future career.
At the Academy, we don’t think you should wait for graduation to make art work for you. We give you an advantage over your job-seeking peers by bringing industr professionals directly into our classrooms. In our collaborative classes, you’ll work on real-world projects under the supervision of both Academy professors and our industry partners.
Your portfolios will feature up-to-the-minute work on real-world products and brands. You’ll expand your network of industry contacts and develop an arsenal of practical and applicable skills.
Watch the videos to see a few examples of recent collaborations between our schools of Industrial Design, Interior Architecture and Design, Architecture, Advertising, Graphic Arts, and Interaction UI/UX. Many of the students who participated in these collaboratives have earned internships and jobs with our industry partners.
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Successful completion of Final Portfolio Review
- Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
- Minimum grade of C in all required 36 units
The minimum score is: TOEFL: 80, IELTS: 6.5, Duolingo: 100
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
96900 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 150 USD
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