Costume Design
Costume design is the investing of clothing and the overall appearance of a character or performer. Costume may refer to the style of dress particular to a nation, a class, or a period. In many cases, it may contribute to the fullness of the artistic, visual world which is unique to a particular theatrical or cinematic production. The most basic designs are produced to denote status, provide protection or modesty, or provide visual interest to a character. Costumes may be for a theater, cinema, or musical performance but may not be limited to such. Costume design should not be confused with costume coordination which merely involves altering existing clothing, although both create stage clothes.
Four types of costumes are used in theatrical design: historical, fantastical, dance, and modern.
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Matching Costume Design Colleges
FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Los Angeles
Four or more years; Private for profit; $31,275 average out-state tuition; $31,275 average in-state tuition |
California Institute of the Arts
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $52,850 average out-state tuition; $52,850 average in-state tuition |
Vincennes University
Four or more years; Public; $14,730 average out-state tuition; $5,926 average in-state tuition |
Carnegie Mellon University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $57,560 average out-state tuition; $57,560 average in-state tuition |
Stephens College
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $23,870 average out-state tuition; $23,870 average in-state tuition |
Webster University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $28,500 average out-state tuition; $28,500 average in-state tuition |
Marymount Manhattan College
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $35,680 average out-state tuition; $35,680 average in-state tuition |
Scholarships for Costume Design Majors
Forever Miss America ScholarshipMiss America Pageant |
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award $5,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Forever Miss America Scholarship is available to women who are contestants at the state level in the Miss America competition. You must be working towards a career in the arts or entertainment industry to be considered for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Dean's Academic Scholarship - Point Park UniversityPoint Park University |
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award Up to $8,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Dean's Academic Scholarship is available to incoming, full-time freshman at Point Park University-Conservatory of Performing Arts. Selection is based on GPA and artistic audition/interview. View Scholarship Details |
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Artistic Achievement Scholarship - Point Park UniversityPoint Park University |
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award Up to $28,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Artistic Achievement Scholarship is available to incoming, full-time freshman and transfer students at Point Park University who have demonstrated a high caliber of artistic ability through the artistic review process. You must be majoring in dance, acting, musical theatre, theatre arts, theatre production, cinema arts, cinema production,... View Scholarship Details |
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Howard P. Dallas Endowed FellowshipUniversity of Washington, Seattle |
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award $5,000 |
deadline April 04, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Howard P. Dallas Endowed Fellowship is open to graduate students at University of Washington. You must be pursuing a degree in the Arts in order to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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This is Home Fest ScholarshipThis is Home Fest |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline March 21, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe This is Home Fest Scholarship is open to high school seniors and undergraduate students from Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, or Jefferson Davis Parishes. You must be planning to major or minor in music, visual art, or performing art fields and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in order to be considered for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Anna M. Smith Art Scholarship FundThe Pittsburgh Foundation |
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award Up to $4,000 |
deadline April 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Anna M. Smith Art Scholarship Fund is open to graduating seniors attending Keystone Oaks High School, McKeesport Area High School, Shaler High School, South Park High School, or Upper St. Clair High School. You must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and plan to attend an accredited vocational or technical trade school OR 2-or 4-year college or... View Scholarship Details |
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Joseph M. Fannell Memorial ScholarshipJoseph M. Fannell Memorial Foundation |
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award $3,000 |
deadline April 25, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Joseph M. Fannell Memorial Scholarship is available to African-American graduating high school seniors. You must must show a demonstrated interest in/commitment to either the creative or performing artsto be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Talent Award- Albright CollegeAlbright College |
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award $2,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Talent Award is available to entering freshmen at Albright College who are exceptional in the areas of arts administration, creative writing, fashion and costume design, vocal and instrumental performance, journalism, music industry, music production, theater, or visual and digital art. View Scholarship Details |
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Performing Arts Scholarship - King UniversityKing University |
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award Up to $17,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Performing Arts Scholarship is available to students at King University who major or participate in performing arts. View Scholarship Details |
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Visual and Performing Arts Talent Award - Michigan Technological UniversityMichigan Technological University |
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award Up to $2,000 |
deadline March 25, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Visual and Performing Arts Talent Award is available to incoming freshman students at Michigan Technological University who demonstrate exceptional talents in the arts and plan to actively participate in musical ensembles or stage productions, take coursework in visual arts, or work toward a degree, second degree, or minor offered through... View Scholarship Details |
Costume Design Related Majors
- Graphic Design
- Photography
- Music
- Music Performance
- Fine and Studio Arts
- Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Fashion/Apparel Design
- Interior Design
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies
- Dance
- Acting
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts
- Music Theory and Composition
- Art
- Illustration
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Design and Applied Arts
- Game and Interactive Media Design