Bachelor of Fine Arts - Costume Design

Undergraduate students will meet the following student performance criteria: Research and Concept Development Produce creative and original designs Select design concepts appropriate for the customer or audience Generate ideas that are coherently related to the chosen concept Conduct thorough design research Demonstrate evidence of trialing and self-editing designs Propose designs that are possible to translate from 2D to 3D Create professional and organized presentations that reflect an individual/personal style Effectively communicate design concepts and philosophy two-dimensionally Work effectively with industry standard software Demonstrate technical proficiency in design communication Verbal and Written Presentation Skills Clearly express ideas utilizing industry vocabulary Create a relevant and original portfolio and collateral materials which can be used to market themselves to the industry Demonstrate advanced skills in alterations, distressing, and quick rigging of costume pieces for theatrical productions Effectively document and apply director/cast/crew feedback to costume designs Prepare a legible, organized production bible including all relevant charts, documents, and photographs Graduates of the Academy of Art University will demonstrate the ability to: Produce a body of work suitable for seeking professional opportunities in their chosen field of art and design.