Program Overview
The Costume Design at University of Missouri - Kansas City is a Master programme in Arts & Design, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Costume Design programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 8,522 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,870 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Kansas City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Costume Design programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Professional Costume Design
- Rendering Techniques for Theatre Designer I
- Tech Studies in Costume & Makeup
- Pattern Drafting and Cutting
- Theatre Collaboration
- History of Design and Technology I
- Professional Costume Design
- Rendering Techniques for Theatre Designer II
- Technical Studies in Costume & Makeup
- Theatre Collaboration
- History of Design and Technology II
- History of Costuming
- Professional Costume Design
- Rendering Techniques for Theatre Designer III
- Theatre History or Text Analysis or Dramatic Lit
- Technical Studies in Costume & Makeup
- Costume Construction or 540 Drafting/Cutting
- Professional Costume Design
- Rendering Techniques for Theatre Designer IV
- Theatre History or Text Analysis or Dramatic Lit
- Technical Studies in Costume & Makeup
- Theatre Collaboration
- Internship
- Costume Design
- Internship
- Costume Design
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Submit your online UMKC application (paper application is also available)
- Application fee \xc2\x96 Pay your $35 application fee for domestic students ($45 with a paper application) and a $75 application fee for international students that cannot be waived or deferred
- Have a bachelor\'s or first-level professional degree from a regional accredited institution
- Statement of Purpose \xc2\x96 Please submit a short statement about and objectives for attending UMKC
- Academic credentials \xc2\x96 Submit official copies of academic credentials (mark sheets, score cards, transcripts, graduation certificates, degree certificates) with literal English translation if necessary
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 8,522 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,870 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 8,522 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,870 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Missouri - Kansas City directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Missouri - Kansas City
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, United States
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