Bachelor of Fine Arts in Costume Design

Global University Systems (GUS) - Webster University - St. Louis Campus

USA,Missouri

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 28,500/year

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CAD 0 FREE

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USA, Missouri

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1915

Total Students: 10,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

470 East Lockwood Avenue St. Louis, Missouri 63119, USA

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Costume Design

Program Overview

It is our mission to train our future colleagues to become visionaries, creators and leaders in the next generation of American professional theatre.

Learning Outcomes
At the end of their training in costume design, students will be able to:

  • Analyze the script/characters and develop an advanced, coherent visual concept that takes into account style, period and creative research for theatrical use.
  • Research any period of costume history with attention to historical context, silhouette, period detail, fabric use, accessories and hairstyle.
  • Analyze period silhouette and manipulate it for character and concept.
  • Create a coherent, conceptual world of the play through costume design with attention to the specific style needs of opera, ballet, musical, theatre for young audiences and other performance styles.
  • Illustrate costume designs through drawing and color application with attention to construction detail for opera, ballet, musical, theatre for young audiences and music video.
  • Choose fabrics and trims for execution of designs, based on understanding of textiles and their use.
  • Work with the director, other designers and the actors in a collaborative production process.
  • Conduct a fitting with each actor in the designed costume(s).
  • Lead a team of costume construction specialists through the production process, with attention to wardrobe run, tailoring, draping, pattern drafting, millinery, fabric modification, crafts, budget and time management.