Costume Wardrobe Skills Certificate
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 | |
THEA 153 F | Introduction to Stage Crew Activity (formerly THEA 149 F) | 0.5-3 |
THEA 159 F | Beginning Stage Crew Activity | 0.5-3 |
THEA 249 F | Intermediate Stage Crew Activity | 0.5-3 |
THEA 250 F | Advanced Stage Crew Activity | 0.5-3 |
| Required Costume Tech Lab Courses (2-3 units): | 2-3 | |
THEA 110 F | Introduction to Costume Lab | 1-2 |
THEA 111 F | Beginning Costume Lab | 1-2 |
| Required Production Courses (6-8.5 units): | 6-8.5 | |
THEA 130 F | Beginning Theatre Workshop | 3 |
THEA 131 F | Intermediate Theatre Workshop | 2-3 |
THEA 134 F | Beginning Theatre Practicum (formerly THEA 133 F) | 3 |
THEA 177 F | Beginning Director's Practicum | 0.5-3 |
THEA 178 F | Beginning Musical Theatre Production | 3 |
THEA 231 F | Advanced Theatre Workshop | 2-3 |
THEA 233 F | Intermediate Theatre Practicum | 2-3 |
THEA 243 F | Advanced Theatre Practicum | 2-3 |
THEA 278 F | Intermediate Musical Theatre Production | 2-3 |
THEA 279 F | Advanced Musical Theatre Production | 2-3 |
| Restricted Electives (6-9 units): | 6-9 | |
FASH 101 F | Basic Sewing Techniques (formerly Clothing I) | 2 |
FASH 201 F | Fashion Sewing (formerly Clothing II) | 2 |
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 267 F | Entertainment Business | 3 |
THEA 268 F | Intermediate Costume Crafts | 2 |
THEA 269 F | Intermediate Costume Design | 3 |
| Total Units | 37-53.5 | |
Student Learning Outcomes
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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