Costume Design and Technology for the Creative Industries ,BFA
Costume, Costume Designer, Creativity, Fashion, Film, Film Industry, Film Production, Music Theatre, Television, Theatre Design
Do you dream of working in film, television and theatre as a costume designer? Learn the essential skills for costume design and construction as you prepare for an exciting career in the creative industries. You'll work alongside industry professionals in Los Angeles, the entertainment capital of the world.
The Bachelor of Fine Arts program in costume design and technology for the creative industries provides you with a multidisciplinary education, combining the practical application of knowledge with professional industry experience. The Herberger Institute Creative Economy Hub¿ in Los Angeles allows you to gain practical experience working with teams from across disciplines in the entertainment industry. You connect directly to the industry, working on productions and learning key technical skills that make you a valuable contributor in internships and apprenticeships.
In this program you learn foundational skills in garment construction, script analysis, character development, illustration and production practices as you begin to work with interdisciplinary creative teams to create costumes for film, television and theatre. Access to professional-level facilities offers an immersive environment for you to gain industry-recognized training for a career in the entertainment industry.
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- College/school:
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
- Location: ASU at Los Angeles
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First required math course: MAT 114 - College Mathematics
- Math
intensity: General
What If: See how your courses can be applied to another major and find out how to change your major.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
More than 300 study abroad opportunities are available through the Global Education Office, which expose students to unique cultural environments and enable students to expand their knowledge in diverse settings. Students are challenged to adapt and persevere under unfamiliar social and cultural circumstances, which allows them to grow and prosper in their professional and personal lives. Students have the opportunity to enhance their resume and portfolio with a global perspective gained by studying abroad.
The Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts recommends these programs for ASU FIDM students majoring in fashion and costume design.
Graduates are prepared to enter graduate programs or pursue professional creative careers. Career examples include:
- costume illustrator
- craft artist
- curator
- design assistant
- fabric and apparel designer
- film, television and theatre costume designer
- production design
- production supervisor
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
|---|---|---|
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2.1%
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$46,080
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6.0%
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Not available
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4.9%
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$90,360
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-10.2%
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$62,750
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2.0%
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$80,960
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-1.2%
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$55,490
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2.7%
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$73,620
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3.1%
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$79,860
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ASU FIDM
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CCG 202
asufidm@asu.edu
602-496-5559
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