Costume
The UMass Department of Theater is not accepting any applications to its graduate programs this year, as no new students will be admitted in Fall 2010. We accept students 2 out of every 3 years, and we are currently in the "off" year of our application cycle. Please do not apply this year. We will once again be accepting applications next year (2010-2011) for admission starting Fall 2011. For more information about a specific graduate program, please contact the faculty member listed for that area.
The Costume Program provides a rigorous laboratory in which students develop sophisticated skills in research; conceptualization; oral, written and visual communication; design, rendering and drawing; management; and pertinent technical areas. Much of this training is acquired through assignments directly linked to Department of Theater productions. Working on these productions, students not only gain design experience but also receive strong technical grounding in construction and pattern making through work in the costume shop. Practical work is augmented with paper projects to develop a well-rounded, professional portfolio. As students progress through the program, all projects are individually mentored to best enhance the student's training and the development of skills suited for working in the professional theater.
Download the benchmarks for the Lighting MFA program (PDF).
Download a sample plan of study for the Costume Design MFA program (PDF).
Email professor June Gaeke.
Student Work and Links
- Lighting Design MFA student Jonathan Hicks shares his thoughts about design and his work in our program and elsewhere on his blog Havenworth Performing Arts Center.
- Dramaturgy MFA student Liana Thompson was the literary associate at Williamstown Theatre Festival last summer.
- Directing MFa student Shawn LaCount directed Assassins for Bostons'
Company One, of which he is the artistic director. The production
has been nominated for an
Independent Reviewers of New England (IRNE) Award. The production received a nomination from the group for Best Musical as well.
More information about the Program
