Europe · 2027 master's selection
Aalto Costume Design MA motivation letter
Aalto's Costume Design MA evaluates a motivation letter in the first selection phase alongside previous study, costume-design practice, work experience, a portfolio, and a CV. The letter must address why the applicant wants this major, personal strengths, artistic vision, teamwork, learning goals, expectations for advanced study, and a possible master's thesis topic. Shortlisted applicants discuss their work and motivation in an interview.
Writing format
Motivation letter of at most 4,000 characters excluding spaces, plus a portfolio and CV
What to prepare
- 1Connect a specific costume-design project to the artistic questions you want to pursue at master's level.
- 2Explain what you contributed to a team production and how that experience shaped your design approach.
- 3State a plausible thesis direction while leaving room for it to develop through the programme.
How to approach the writing
- Keep the English-language letter within 4,000 characters excluding spaces; the school describes that as about one A4 page.
- Use the separate portfolio for sketches, production photographs, credits, roles, dates, and project context rather than turning the letter into an item list.
Before you submit
The 2027 study-option page requires a motivation letter, portfolio, and CV in addition to Aalto's general master's documents. Confirm the application period and upload instructions on the live master's application page before submission.
Read Aalto Costume Design MA 2027 evaluation and required documents ↗Official source checked 2026-09-26.