Costume Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts

The Theatre School

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Your journey to The Theatre School at DePaul University begins with submitting an application to DePaul University and selecting The Theatre School, along with your major – Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Theatre or one of our 14 Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) programs. Additional requirements such as a prescreen, audition/interview, or portfolio, may apply. Deadlines vary by program, so early preparation is encouraged.
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Express yourself through costume design

The Theatre School’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Costume Design gives you the opportunity to develop your artistic vision while gaining the practical experience needed to succeed as a professional costume designer. The program is modeled after the working process of a professional designer, helping you learn how to visualize the world of a play through the clothing and garments worn by actors.

You will collaborate closely with directors, dramaturgs, fellow designers, technicians, and professional costume shop staff as you bring costume concepts to life. Through this program, you will build the creative, technical, and professional skills needed to express storytelling through costume design in theatre and entertainment environments.

Classes

Coursework

  • Drawing for Designers
  • Costume Crafts: Dyeing and Painting
  • Elements of Design
  • Principles of Design
  • Rendering for Designers
  • Global History of Costume, Hair, and Makeup
  • Design Production Practice
  • Textiles for Costume Production
  • Internship

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Career Options

Career
  • Costume Designer or Assistant (Theatre/Film/TV)
  • Costume Shop Manager
  • Wardrobe Supervisor
  • Costume Crafts Specialist
  • Costume Buyer
  • Costume Draper
  • Costume Stylist/Editorial Stylist
Featured Faculty and Staff

Students learn from a distinguished award-winning faculty of professional designers and artists, both in the classroom and through individual guidance and advising during production work. Students receive formal and informal feedback from faculty through portfolio presentations and exhibits of their work each year.​​

Stacy Caballero
Faculty, Part Time
Theatre Design and Technology
Sally Dolembo
Faculty, Full Time
Theatre Design and Technology
Chair of Design/Technology, Head of Costume Design
Alex Hagman
Staff, Full Time
Draper
Birgit Rattenborg-Wise
Faculty, Part Time
Theatre Design and Technology
Laura Whitlock
Faculty, Part Time
Theatre Design and Technology
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