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Program snapshot

Admissions
Prescreen RequiredNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required
Audition format
In-Person Only
Program profile
Selective12-24 Students

Training
Professional BFA program with studio/classroom training under established working professionals
Exploratory common freshman year, then specialization in costume design
Annual portfolio presentations with formal and informal faculty feedback
Notable Alumni
Alumni are members of USA Local 829, IATSE, and AEA
Alumni have received Tony, Emmy, Obie, and Drama Desk Awards
Credits span Broadway, Off Broadway, dance, film, television, and Las Vegas
Professional Development
Students frequently pursue apprenticeships in NYC studios and shops
More than 86% of graduates working in their chosen profession
Facilities
The Performing Arts Center (PAC) with extensive production schedule
State-of-the-art CMFT (Center for Media, Film, and Theatre) with black box theatre and shop spaces
Modern design studios with personal workspace and drawing tables
Private/semiprivate studios often provided for juniors and seniors

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