Overview

About the programme

Costume designers consider the human condition and pursue design for theater, dance, opera, film and television. Dynamic training engages critical analysis along with serious artistic development and the study of the many materials and techniques of the field.

Our students are artists and critical thinkers— disciplined multi-taskers who are self-motivated and mature. They possess a realistic knowledge of the business, open positive attitudes, active inquisitive minds and the passionate yet pragmatic goal of entering the profession upon graduation.Graduate Costume Design students at Carnegie Mellon University are mentored by a team of leading professionals in all facets of costume design and costume production. Students learn and apply skills needed for a specialized career in the field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Costume Design

Costume Design for Dance

Drawing for Theatrical Designers

Understanding Textiles

Draping for the Costume Artisan and Designer

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

270 alternative credits

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

Design Film Studies Fashion Design View 455 other Masters in Design in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of intent

Three letters of recommendation

Resume

Official transcripts

Application fee

TOEFL, IELTS, and Duolingo scores where applicable (MyBest Scores are accepted; scores must be less than two years old)

Program specific materials

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37740 USD / year

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Out-of-State

37740 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

37740 USD / year

≈ 37740 USD / year

Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

About the programme

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Pittsburgh

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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