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 38.5-48 units of which 29.5-37 units are in required courses and the remaining 9-11 units must be chosen from the restricted electives below. All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (29.5-37 units): | 29.5-37 | |
| Fashion Sketching | 2 | |
| Basic Sewing Techniques (formerly Clothing I) | 2 | |
| Flat Pattern Methods and Design I (formerly FASH 108AF) | 2 | |
| Fashion Sewing (formerly Clothing II) | 2 | |
| Draping (formerly FASH 209AF) | 2 | |
| Fashion History - The Evolution of Dress, Culture and Style (formerly Fashion History of Costume) | 3 | |
| Introduction to the Theatre | 3 | |
| Acting Workshop | .5-3 | |
or THEA 131 F | Theatre Workshop | |
or THEA 134 F | Beginning Theatre Practicum (formerly THEA 133 F) | |
or THEA 178 F | Beginning Musical Theatre Production | |
| Introduction to Stage Crew Activity (formerly THEA 149 F) | 0.5-3 | |
or THEA 159 F | Beginning Stage Crew Activity | |
or THEA 249 F | Intermediate Stage Crew Activity | |
or THEA 250 F | Advanced Stage Crew Activity | |
| Beginning Theatrical Costuming and Design (formerly THEA 145 F) | 3 | |
| Stage Makeup (formerly THEA 147AF) | 3 | |
| Intermediate Theatrical Costuming | 3 | |
| 16-18th Century Theatrical Costume Construction | 3 | |
or THEA 257 F | 19th Century Theatrical Costume Construction | |
or THEA 258 F | 20th Century Theatrical Costume Construction | |
| Pre-16th Century Theatrical Costume Construction (formerly THEA 255 F) | 3 | |
| Restricted Electives (9-11 units): | 9-11 | |
| Rendering | 3 | |
| Beginning Life Drawing | 3 | |
| Apparel Production | 2 | |
| Pattern Grading | 2 | |
| Tailoring (formerly FASH 205AF) | 2 | |
| Textiles | 4 | |
| Fashion Industry Internship | 2-4 | |
| Theatrical City Tours: New York | 2 | |
| Theatrical City Tours: London | 2 | |
| Acting Workshop | 3 | |
| Theatre Workshop | 1-3 | |
| Beginning Stage Crew Activity | 0.5-3 | |
| Intermediate Theatre Practicum | 1-2 | |
| Intermediate Stage Crew Activity | 0.5-3 | |
| Advanced Stage Crew Activity | 0.5-3 | |
| 16-18th Century Theatrical Costume Construction | 3 | |
| 19th Century Theatrical Costume Construction | 3 | |
| 20th Century Theatrical Costume Construction | 3 | |
| Pre-16th Century Theatrical Costume Construction (formerly THEA 255 F) | 3 | |
| Total Units | 38.5-48 | |
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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