Your portfolio will steer the interview conversation and should demonstrate your talent and potential as a student in the BFA Costume Technology program. Our costume technology students come from a variety of backgrounds (including theatrical costuming, cosplaying, crafting, etc.) – so your portfolio might look very different than another student’s portfolio and that's okay! The best way to put together your portfolio is to select 10-20 images of your work which demonstrate the strength, depth, and range of your artistic abilities and exposure. The images and pieces you select tell us a great deal about you, so thoughtfully choose what you think best show your talent, interests, and potential for further development. Please label everything clearly so that it is easy to understand and see what you did, as well as understand the materials you worked with. Include show and/or character information, if applicable.
Garments from personal projects, theatrical productions, cosplaying, etc. are all welcome. If possible, it’s better to see garments or garment pieces on someone (even if it’s not the person it was designed for) rather than on a hangers or dress forms. Front and back views are great to see – as well as photos that give a close look at construction technique such as inside seams and hems, zippers, closures, added details/embellishments, and hand sewing details. Pictures of any craft and accessory pieces are also welcome; we’d love to see pictures of the entire piece as well as some close-up detail shots and descriptions of application/materials used.