Overview

The Theater - Production programme of Rutgers University combines integrated knowledge and respect for all aspects of theater at a variety of production levels to create artistically astute, well-versed, thoughtful production professionals. Core training and curriculum come together in production practice, which informs the process on each play. Working from a core artistic sensibility, production students support the work of the contributing artists as together they bring the performance to realization.

Learning Goals

Students will learn to analyze and critique their own work to strive for success in the implementation of costume designs by developing necessary technical skills in patterning, construction, and crafts as required for translating designs successfully.

Students will acquire basic skills in the costume design process in order to gain a better understanding and appreciation of the costume design and production process.

Students will learn to analyze theatrical texts from the point of view of the social, historical, costume, and decorative arts and develop skills to critically analyze projects through the study of Costume History, Theater History, and Art History to provide context for the development of costume production and design culturally and theoretically.

Students will build an aesthetic awareness and understanding of the creative and collaborative nature of theater design and the need to present ideas verbally and visually to designers, the design team and all other elements of the production to achieve a successful design.

Students will develop professional practices to be successful costume technicians who are good citizens and ambassadors in the profession.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

During the first year, students take core classes together, providing a strong sense of community and an appreciation of the collaborative nature of theater.

Moving into the second-year, production students build on the foundations learned in the first year and study more in-depth explorations into their area of concentration.

In the third year, the Technical Directors and Stage Managers continue their extensive investigation of production and continue to collaborate with the different areas to develop their leadership skills. The Costume Technology students in the fall semester will join the designers in London where they learn from industry professionals and get to see historical costumes up close.

All students will conclude their programmes in their fourth year preparing for transition into the industry with professional development, networking, and portfolio development.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Brunswick, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application - Complete the Rutgers Application or Common App carefully as it can’t be changed after it has been submitted. You should submit only one application.

Extracurricular Activities

Essay - Whether applying with the Common App or Rutgers Application, Rutgers requires that first-year applicants provide a short, original essay.

Application Fee - A $70 non-refundable application fee is required whether applying with the Rutgers Application or Common App.
GED Results - Students with a GED diploma/certificate are required to submit their official results.

Tuition Fees

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35758 USD / year

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35758 USD / year

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14933 USD / year

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Living costs

New Brunswick

United States

1204 - 2963 USD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

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