Program Overview
The Dramatic Arts (Costume Design) at University of Connecticut is a Master programme in Arts & Design over 36 months, 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 Dramatic Arts (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
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 16,906 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 11,398 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Storrs, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Dramatic Arts (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
- Practicum in Theatre Studies
- Field Studies Internship in Design/Technical Theatre
- Internship in Dramatic Arts
- Independent Study in Theatre Studies
- Special Topics in Theatre Studies
- Studies in Costume Design
- Costume Design: Poetic Realism
- Costume Design: Comic Exaggeration
- Costume Design: Tragedy and Post Modernism
- Costume Design: Fantasy and Opera
- Costume Design: Dance and Musicals
- Costume Design: Performance Art
- Costume Design: Film
- Studies in Applied Costume Craft
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission requirements:
Undergraduate Degree
You must hold a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university.
We do not consider 3 year bachelor\xc2\x92s degrees from India, Canada, or Australia to be equivalent to a US bachelor\xc2\x92s degree. However, additional graduate level course work after earning a 3 year bachelor\xc2\x92s degree maybe considered for equivalency.
Official Transcripts
You must submit all applicable, official transcripts (undergraduate & graduate).
Your transcript(s) must meet the following criteria:
- A cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 for your entire undergraduate career or
- A grade-point average of at least 3.0 for your last two undergraduate years or
- Exceptional work in your entire final undergraduate career (3.5 or better) or
- Graduate work with a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 or better
Graduate Test Scores
Many programs require submission of the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
Some programs require specific GRE Subject Tests.
Business programs require the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 16,906 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 11,398 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 16,906 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 11,398 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Connecticut 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 Connecticut
University of Connecticut
Storrs, United States
University of Connecticut is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-29
- Language English
- Duration 36 months