Costume Design (BFA)

Program Learning Outcomes

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

Visual Presentation Skills

• Create professional and organized presentations that reflect an individual/personal style
• Effectively communicate design concepts and philosophy two-dimensionally

Technical Skills

• Work effectively with industry standard software
• Demonstrate technical proficiency in design communication

Verbal and Written Presentation Skills

• Clearly express ideas utilizing industry vocabulary

Professional Readiness

• Create a relevant and original portfolio and collateral materials which can be used to market themselves to the industry

Costume Design Skills

• 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
• Maintain consistency in the costume looks and actors’ hair and makeup for the entire production

Academy of Art University Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Academy of Art University will demonstrate the ability to:

1. Produce a body of work suitable for seeking professional opportunities in their chosen field of art and design.
2. Solve creative problems within their field of art and design, including research and synthesis of technical, aesthetic, and conceptual knowledge.
3. Communicate their ideas professionally and connect with their intended audience using visual, oral, and written presentation skills relevant to their field.
4. Execute technical, aesthetic, and conceptual decisions based on an understanding of art and design principles.
5. Evaluate work in their field, including their own work, using professional terminology.
6. Recognize the influence of major cultural and aesthetic trends, both historical and contemporary, on art and design products.
7. Learn the professional skills and behaviors necessary to compete in the global marketplace for art and design.
8. Engage with a variety of communities beyond the classroom through internship opportunities, study abroad programs, athletics, student interest clubs as well as collaborative, civic and pro bono projects.