Program Overview
The Scenography and Costume Design for Opera at Verona Opera Academy is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 12 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 Scenography and Costume Design for Opera programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Italy and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 3,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Verona, Italy
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Scenography and Costume Design for Opera 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
- Storia del Teatro Musicale
- Elementi di Librettistica
- Economia dello Spettacolo
- Diritto e Legislazione Teatrale
- Progettazione scenografica
- Progettazione del costume
- Storia del costume
- Storia ed estetica dellascenografia
- Analisi Drammaturgica Libretto Opera
- Linguaggi Multimediali per lopera (teoria)
- Illuminotecnica (storia e teoria)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
A limited number of candidates will be admitted. The applicants must have successfully completed one of the following Diploma or degrees:
- Degree in architecture (old university system 5 years, or new university system 3 years);
- DAMS; Diploma at Accademia di Belle Arti, 4 years;
- degree in Arti visive e discipline dello spettacolo (3 years);
- Academic diploma at the ISIA
Similar degrees and academic qualifications achieved at a foreign institution may be considered. A complete curriculum vitae et studiorum and an application form have to be submitted in order to be admitted. A board of examiners will consider candidates with a different degree, who have significant training and artistic experiences in the field of Scenography and costume design.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 3,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 3,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Verona Opera Academy 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 Verona Opera Academy
Verona Opera Academy
Verona, Italy
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
