Costuming for Stage and Screen Diploma

Program Overview

The Costuming for Stage and Screen Diploma is a two-year program that prepares students for entry-level positions in film and theatre costuming departments. The program covers technical and creative aspects of costuming, including cutting, construction, history, and design. Students learn in professional costume workshops and are taught by experienced instructors with decades of industry experience. Graduates are well-qualified for careers in film, streaming, television, and theatre.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Costuming for Stage and Screen Diploma is a two-year, full-time program that teaches students the technical and creative aspects of costuming for theatre and film. Graduates of the program are well-qualified for entry-level positions in motion picture and theatre costuming departments.

Outline:

First Term

• COST 100: Costume Cutting and Construction I (4.50 credits)
• COST 102: History of Costume I (3.00 credits)
• COST 104: Wardrobe Management (3.00 credits)
• THTR 152: Costume Production I (3.00 credits)
• TXTL 120: Dyeing and Breakdown for Film and Theatre I (3.00 credits)

Second Term

• COST 101: Costume Cutting and Construction II (4.50 credits)
• COST 103: History of Costume II (3.00 credits)
• COST 105: Film Costumer Project (3.00 credits)
• THTR 153: Costume Production II (3.00 credits)
• TXTL 121: Dyeing and Breakdown for Film and Theatre II (3.00 credits)

Third Term

• COST 200: Costume Cutting and Construction III (4.50 credits)
• COST 202: Elements of Costume Design (3.00 credits)
• THTR 266: Costume Production III (3.00 credits)
• TXTL 220: Textile Arts for Costumers (3.00 credits)
• ENGL 100-level or higher (3.00 credits)

Fourth Term

• COST 203: Costume Skills Intensive (6.00 credits)
• COST 205: Advanced Film Costumer Project (3.00 credits)
• ENGL 100: University Writing Strategies (3.00 credits)
• THTR 267: Costume Production IV (3.00 credits)

Assessment:

Assessment methods may include:

• Assignments
• Projects
• Presentations
• Exams

Teaching:

The program is taught by experienced instructors with decades of industry experience. Classes are set up as professional costume workshops, helping students grow their skills in an authentic setting.

Careers:

Graduates of the program may pursue careers in:

• Film
• Streaming
• Television
• Theatre