Costume Design Major

Description: A program that prepares individuals to design and select costumes for characters in theatre and the performing arts and to serve as part of a production team. Includes instruction in costume design, script analysis, theory and criticism, period styles, history of costume, stage makeup, rendering, and costume construction. Is Costume Design the right major for you?
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Costume Design Major

What Courses Do Costume Design Majors Take?

The required and elective courses you would take for Costume Design majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.

  • Costume Theory
  • Design
  • Script Analysis
  • Sewing
  • Theatre Criticism