Theater Costuming Certificate of Achievement

Program Overview

The Theater Costuming Program introduces students to the costuming industry, covering design, construction, and production. Core courses provide a foundation in textiles, tailoring, and fashion history, while selective courses offer specialization in theatrical costuming or related areas. Graduates are prepared for careers as costume technicians in design, patternmaking, construction, and other aspects of the industry.

Program Outline

Outline:

The Theater Costuming Program provides an introduction to the costuming industry, encompassing its various job opportunities from designing to costume construction and show production.

• Core Courses (22 units):
• FASH 113: Textiles (3 units)
• FASH 116: Tailoring (3 units)
• FASH 150: History of Fashion (3 units)
• FASH 162: Advanced Flat Pattern (3 units)
• FASH 164: Fashion Illustration (3 units)
• FASH 168: Fashion Draping (3 units)
• FASH 196: Introduction to the Costume Industry (1 unit)
• FASH 197: Pattern Design for Historic Costume (3 units)
• Selective Courses (minimum 6 units):
• List A (minimum 3 units):
• FASH 199: Costuming for Theatrical Production (3 units)
• FASH 672: Cooperative Education: Internship (3 units)
• List B (minimum 3 units):
• FASH 134: Beginning Millinery (1 unit)
• FASH 140: Basic Serging (1 unit)
• FASH 169: Evening Gown Construction (2 units)
• FASH 170: French Pattern Drafting (2 units)
• FASH 171: Pants Drafting (2 units)
• FASH 172: Bustier (1 unit)

Careers:

• Graduates are prepared for costume technician careers in various areas.
• Opportunities in design, patternmaking, construction, dressing a production, managing a costume shop, and costume rentals.
• Can continue their education in costume design at a four-year university.