Assistant Costume Designer Certificate
PROGRAM CODE: 2C19660
The Assistant Costume Designer Certificate provides the student with expertise in order to assist the Costume Designer in costuming for film, television, theme park entertainment and theater. The Assistant Costume Designer should be able to create patterns for costumes, assemble costumes suitable for the entertainment industry, illustrate fashion and utilize design skills. This certificate is designed to provide the student with a course of study leading to certification and employment in the entertainment industry as an Assistant Costume Designer. The Assistant Costume Designer certificate program requires the completion of 47-61.5 units. All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses (33 units) | ||
| FASH 108 F | Flat Pattern Methods and Design I (formerly FASH 108AF) | 2 |
| FASH 206 F | Textiles | 4 |
| FASH 242 F | Fashion History - The Evolution of Dress, Culture and Style (formerly Fashion History of Costume) | 3 |
| THEA 168 F | Non-sewing Costume Crafts | 2 |
| THEA 169 F | Introduction to Costume Design | 3 |
| THEA 171 F | Survey of Theatrical Costuming (formerly THEA 145 F) | 3 |
| THEA 173 F | Intermediate Makeup and Hair for the Stage | 3 |
| THEA 214 F | Costume Construction for the Ancient World Through the 18th Century | 4 |
| THEA 215 F | Costume Construction for the Neoclassical Period Through Modern Day | 4 |
| THEA 268 F | Intermediate Costume Crafts | 2 |
| THEA 269 F | Intermediate Costume Design | 3 |
| Required Production Courses (6-8.5 units) | 6-8.5 | |
| Beginning Theatre Workshop | 3 | |
| Intermediate Theatre Workshop | 2-3 | |
| Beginning Theatre Practicum (formerly THEA 133 F) | 3 | |
| Beginning Director's Practicum | 0.5-3 | |
| Beginning Musical Theatre Production | 3 | |
| Advanced Theatre Workshop | 2-3 | |
| Intermediate Theatre Practicum | 2-3 | |
| Beginning Experimental Theatre | 2-3 | |
| Advanced Theatre Practicum | 2-3 | |
| Intermediate Musical Theatre Production | 2-3 | |
| Advanced Musical Theatre Production | 2-3 | |
| Restricted Electives (6-8 units) | 6-8 | |
| Fashion Sketching | 2 | |
| Basic Sewing Techniques (formerly Clothing I) | 2 | |
| Computer Patterning and Grading (formerly FASH 108CF) | 3 | |
| Apparel Production | 3 | |
| Fashion Sewing (formerly Clothing II) | 2 | |
| Draping (formerly FASH 209AF) | 2 | |
| Modern Dramatic Literature | 3 | |
| Entertainment Business (Required Stage Crew Activity Courses (2-12)) | 3 | |
| Required Stage Crew Activity Courses (2-12) | 2-12 | |
| Concurrent enrollment for the following courses is required for THEA 168 F, THEA 171 F, THEA 173 F, and THEA 268 F. Select 0.5 units per course selected. | ||
| Introduction to Stage Crew Activity (formerly THEA 149 F) | 0.5-3 | |
| Beginning Stage Crew Activity | 0.5-3 | |
| Intermediate Stage Crew Activity | 0.5-3 | |
| Advanced Stage Crew Activity | 0.5-3 | |
| Total Units | 47-61.5 | |
Program Level Student Learning Outcomes
Outcome 1: Demonstrate a working knowledge of costume and shop terminology for the purpose of interpretation, problem-solving, and decision-making as it relates to costume design, budget, and workforce.
Outcome 2: Research, analyze, interpret, communicate, and apply historical styles in color and texture to successfully create a show bible and period costumes suitable for the stage.
Outcome 3: Develop, design, and explain a costume design with a production team for the purpose of adhering to a unified artistic vision.
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