Dr. Linda Roethke

Professor

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Biography

Linda Roethke is a Professor in the School of Communication at Northwestern University, specializing in costume design, freehand drawing, and fabric modification. She has an extensive freelance career as a professional costume designer and is a member of the United States Artists Association. Her national credits include productions such as 'Fair Lady' at the Cincinnati Playhouse and 'Proof' and 'Spinning Butter' at the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis. In addition, she has worked on numerous Chicago productions including notable theaters such as Steppenwolf and the Goodman Theatre, contributing to acclaimed works such as 'Intimate Apparel' and 'Ideal Husband,' the latter earning her a Jeff Award. Roethke has directed workshops on costume design and drawing at both national and international levels and has exhibited her studio work, which has been featured in galleries such as the Louise Grayson Gallery. She holds an MFA in Theatrical Design from the University of Iowa and a BS with a double major in Art (Painting and Drawing) and Theatre from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

Research Interests

Awards

#1992

Distinctive Alumni

#1998

Jeff Award

#1999

Costume Design Citation

#2006

Suzi Bass Nomination

Courses

Design Process: Costume Design Stage Makeup Costume Design II Freehand Drawing Textile Arts and Crafts Advanced Studies in Costume Design

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.