Overview

Produce a body of work suitable for seeking professional opportunities in their chosen field of art and design. Solve creative problems within their field of art and design, including research and synthesis of technical, aesthetic, and conceptual knowledge.

Outcome of MFA Costume Design program at Academy of Art University

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 design and construction of garments and specialty items.

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Programme Structure

Courses

Fashion Styling
Costume Design for Film
Costume Crafts
Anthropology: Experiencing Culture

Experimental Costume Design
Cosplay Crafts

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-05 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-06-17 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00

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More details

Rolling Admission. We encourage you to apply early

Language

English

Credits

63 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods Fashion Design View 74 other Masters in Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application form or online application
$50 application fee

Official transcripts from your undergraduate college or university showing completion of an undergraduate degree.

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Portfolio

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Tuition Fee

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International

29070 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29070 USD per year during 24 months.
National

25326 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25326 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

25326 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25326 USD per year during 24 months.

Graduate Tuition (Domestic Students): $1,407/unit – 3 units per class

Graduate Tuition (International Students): $1,615/unit – 3 units per class

Living costs for San Francisco

2206 - 4119 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Costume Design.

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Outcome of MFA Costume Design program at Academy of Art University

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for San Francisco

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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