Theater Costuming Certificate of Achievement

Program Overview

The Theater Costuming Program introduces students to the costuming industry, covering design, construction, and production. Through core courses in textiles, tailoring, and pattern making, students develop proficiency in historical and theatrical styles. Selective courses offer specialization in costuming for theatrical production or internships, preparing graduates for careers in costume design, patternmaking, and other roles in the theater industry.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• The Theater Costuming Program provides an introduction to the costuming industry, encompassing the various job opportunities within the field, ranging from designing to costume construction and show production.
• Students acquire proficiency in historical and theatrical styles, pattern making, tailoring, and construction techniques, along with design and illustration methods, preparing them for a profession in costuming.
• The program offers opportunities for students to participate in actual productions through class assignments or internships.

Outline:

Major: Core and Selective Requirements

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 (6 units minimum):

List A (3 units):

• FASH 199: Costuming for Theatrical Production (3 units)
• FASH 672: Cooperative Education: Internship (3 units)

List B (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:

• The theater industry offers numerous part-time, freelance, and full-time employment opportunities in costuming, including roles in design, patternmaking, construction, production dressing, costume shop management, and costume rentals.
• Graduates of the program are equipped to embark on careers as costume technicians in various domains and to pursue further education in costume design at four-year universities.