Overview

On the Costume Design programme from Carnegie Mellon University students have access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, and an impressive, staffed and maintained costume stock that includes an historic collection.

Alumni work globally in theater, film, television, and more. The School of Drama’s costume design program is consistently ranked among the best costume programs in the world.

Key facts

The costume design curriculum offers students intensive, mentored instruction in courses that develop their aesthetic sensibilities, understanding of global history, critical analysis, making skills, and practical application in realized productions.

Coursework and production experiences span theater, film, television, opera, musicals, dance, and devised work. Advanced students may be assigned to assist or design professionally with one of Pittsburgh’s many theater companies.

Annual trips to New York costume studios and the fabric district familiarize students with these important resources, while international festivals such as World Stage Design and the Prague Quadrennial of Performance Design and Space provide life-changing, inspirational experiences.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Make-Up for Designers

Figure Drawing

Design Collaboration Project

Who Wore What: When, Where, and Why

Understanding Textiles

Millinery

Fabric Dyeing

Drawing for Theatrical Designers

Costume Design for Dance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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102

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Units

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

Film Studies Drama View 757 other Bachelors in Film Studies in United States

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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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135

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102

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General requirements

Common Application

$75 Application Fee

High School Courses and Grades

Standardized Testing Scores (If English is not your native language, this includes the TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test.)

Secondary School Counselor Evaluation

Teacher Recommendation

Common Application Essay

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

67020 USD / year

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Out-of-State

67020 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

67020 USD / year

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Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

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