Costume Wardrobe 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 as well as 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 15-20 units of which 9-14 units are in required courses and the remaining 6 units must be chosen from the restrictive electives below. All course work must be completed with a grade of C or better.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (9-14 units): | ||
| FASH 101 F | Basic Sewing Techniques (formerly Clothing I) | 2 |
| THEA 130 F | Acting Workshop 1 | .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 | |
| THEA 171 F | Beginning Theatrical Costuming and Design (formerly THEA 145 F) | 3 |
| THEA 246 F | Intermediate Theatrical Costuming | 3 |
| THEA 153 F | Introduction to Stage Crew Activity (formerly THEA 149 F) | 0.5-3 |
| or THEA 159 F | Beg Stage Crew Activity | |
| or THEA 249 F | Intermediate Stage Crew Activity | |
| or THEA 250 F | Advanced Stage Crew Activity | |
| Restricted Electives (6 units): | 6 | |
| Fashion Sewing (formerly Clothing II) | 2 | |
| Acting Workshop 1 | 3 | |
| Theatre Workshop 1 | 1-3 | |
| Beg Stage Crew Activity 1 | 0.5-3 | |
| Beginning Musical Theatre Production 1 | 0.5-3 | |
| Intermediate Theatre Practicum | 1-2 | |
| Intermediate Stage Crew Activity 1 | 0.5-3 | |
| Advanced Stage Crew Activity 1 | 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 | |
| Stage Makeup (formerly THEA 147AF) | 3 | |
| Total Units | 15-20 | |
| 1 | This course cannot be credited for both restricted and required units. |
Outcome 1: Analyze a script to determine the costume needs of actor including the how and when of fast changes.
Outcome 2: Assist an actor with a fast change.
Outcome 3: Solve and take care of minor costume repairs during the run of a show.
Outcome 4: Determine the proper methods for cleaning costumes and execute them.
Outcome 5: Organize other students in striking a theatrical production.