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Costume Construction

There are few programs that specialize in historical costume construction (often quite different than traditional or contemporary fashion design), which is why we’ve included non-masters programs here as well.  Many programs in Costume Design offer courses in construction as well.

USA:

  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: Costume Production
  • Rutgers, Mason Gross School of the Arts: Costume Technology
  • University of North Carolina School of the Arts: Costume Technology
  • University of North Carolina School of the Arts: Wig and Makeup Design
  • Carnegie Mellon School of Drama: Costume Production
  • University of Missouri – Kansas City: Costume Technology
  • Indiana University at Bloomington: Costume Technology

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UK:

  • South Essex College: Costume Construction
  • Northern College of Costume, York (no degrees)
  • School for Historical Dress (no degrees)

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EUROPE:

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