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BFA Drama
Concentration
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BFA Drama
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BFA Drama
Costume Design
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Highly SelectiveUnder 12 StudentsProgram Recognition
•Part of the first degree-granting drama program in the U.S. (1914), consistently ranked among the top costume programs worldwide
Training
•Coursework spans theatre, film, television, opera, musicals, dance, and devised work
•Faculty are working professionals who bring current industry practice into the classroom
•Impressive costume stock including a maintained historic collection
Performance & Productions
•Students design for the School of Drama's ambitious 14-18 production season
•Advanced students may assist or design professionally with Pittsburgh regional theatre companies
Notable Alumni
•Ann Roth — Tony winner (The Nance); 2-time Academy Award winner (The English Patient, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom)
Professional Development
•Annual trips to New York costume studios and fabric district
•Participation in international events including World Stage Design and Prague Quadrennial
•NYC and LA showcases for graduating seniors across all disciplines
Academic info
Snapshot
3.89
Avg GPA
12%
Admit Rate
school-wide
93%
Grad Rate
7.3K
Enrollment
$115K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$31,944
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$66,246
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$9,097
$30-48k$6,994
$48-75k$14,468
$75-110k$24,865
$110k+$51,480
Program info updated Apr 30, 2:12 AM
Program Highlights
Program Recognition
•Part of the first degree-granting drama program in the U.S. (1914), consistently ranked among the top costume programs worldwide
Training
•Coursework spans theatre, film, television, opera, musicals, dance, and devised work
•Faculty are working professionals who bring current industry practice into the classroom
•Impressive costume stock including a maintained historic collection
Performance & Productions
•Students design for the School of Drama's ambitious 14-18 production season
•Advanced students may assist or design professionally with Pittsburgh regional theatre companies
Notable Alumni
•Ann Roth — Tony winner (The Nance); 2-time Academy Award winner (The English Patient, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom)
Professional Development
•Annual trips to New York costume studios and fabric district
•Participation in international events including World Stage Design and Prague Quadrennial
•NYC and LA showcases for graduating seniors across all disciplines
Program Recognition
•Part of the first degree-granting drama program in the U.S. (1914), consistently ranked among the top costume programs worldwide
Training
•Coursework spans theatre, film, television, opera, musicals, dance, and devised work
•Faculty are working professionals who bring current industry practice into the classroom
•Impressive costume stock including a maintained historic collection
Performance & Productions
•Students design for the School of Drama's ambitious 14-18 production season
•Advanced students may assist or design professionally with Pittsburgh regional theatre companies
Notable Alumni
•Ann Roth — Tony winner (The Nance); 2-time Academy Award winner (The English Patient, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom)
Professional Development
•Annual trips to New York costume studios and fabric district
•Participation in international events including World Stage Design and Prague Quadrennial
•NYC and LA showcases for graduating seniors across all disciplines
Updated Apr 30, 2:12 AM
