Costume Wardrobe Skills Certificate
Division: Fine Arts
PROGRAM CODE: 2C18759
The Costume Wardrobe Certificate provides the student with the practical knowledge and experience necessary to work backstage preparing, changing, and maintaining costumes before, during, and after performances. Students are trained in basic costume techniques and basic theatrical production practices. This certificate is designed to provide the student with a course of study leading to certification and employment in the entertainment industry working in the area of Wardrobe. This program requires the completion of 37-53.5 units. All coursework must be completed with a grade of C or better.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses (21 units): | ||
| 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 172 F | Stage Makeup (formerly THEA 147AF) | 3 |
| THEA 173 F | Intermediate Makeup and Hair for the Stage | 3 |
| Required Stage Crew Activity Courses (2-12 units): | 2-12 | |
| 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 | |
| Required Costume Tech Lab Courses (2-3 units): | 2-3 | |
| Introduction to Costume Lab | 1-2 | |
| Beginning Costume Lab | 1-2 | |
| 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 | |
| Advanced Theatre Practicum | 2-3 | |
| Intermediate Musical Theatre Production | 2-3 | |
| Advanced Musical Theatre Production | 2-3 | |
| Restricted Electives (6-9 units): | 6-9 | |
| Basic Sewing Techniques (formerly Clothing I) | 2 | |
| Fashion Sewing (formerly Clothing II) | 2 | |
| Costume Construction for the Ancient World Through the 18th Century | 4 | |
| Costume Construction for the Neoclassical Period Through Modern Day | 4 | |
| Entertainment Business | 3 | |
| Intermediate Costume Crafts | 2 | |
| Intermediate Costume Design | 3 | |
| Total Units | 37-53.5 | |
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 costumes and wardrobe.
OUTCOME 2: Analyze actors costume needs to successfully manage costume quick changes, costume repairs and costume cleaning.
OUTCOME 3: Organize the wardrobe needs of a live production to successfully meet the requirements and expectations of the production team.
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