| COSTUME CAREERS |
The following certificates represent skill levels and job titles found in the fashion and entertainment technology industry. The certificate programs all require the same core set of courses. The certificates build skills toward higher levels of employment and toward higher degrees.
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CORE CURRICULUM |
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Required Courses |
| Course |
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Units |
| Beg Clothing Techniques* |
FASH |
A100 |
(3) |
| Careers in Fashion |
FASH |
A115 |
(3) |
| Intro to Theatre |
THEA |
A100 |
(3) |
| Costume Crafts |
THEA |
A178 |
(3) |
| OCC Theatre Repertory |
THEA |
A141 |
(3) |
| (Or) |
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| Summer Theatre Festival |
THEA |
A144 |
(4) |
Play Production
(take both 1st & 2nd 9 wks) |
THEA |
A171 |
(4) |
| (Or) |
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| Elizabethan Play Wkshp & Production |
THEA |
A172 |
(3) |
| (Or) |
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| Classic American Play Production |
THEA |
A173 |
(2) |
| (Or) |
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| Children’s Theatre Wkshp & Prdctn |
THEA |
A174 |
(2) |
| (Or) |
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| Rehearsal & Performance |
THEA |
A215 |
(2) |
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Subtotal: |
(19) |
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*Experienced sewers may demonstrate competency in techniques listed under Fashion A100 and A101 by taking Fashion A105, Sewing Skills Assessment. |
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COSTUME DRESSER |
| This course of study provides the student with the practical knowledge and experience necessary to work backstage preparing, changing, and maintaining costumes before and during performances. Students are trained in basic costuming techniques, as well as basic theatrical production practices. |
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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT |
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Required Courses |
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Course |
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Units |
| Costume Core Curriculum |
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(19) |
| Applied Textiles & Design |
FASH |
A110 |
(3) |
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OCC Theatre Repertory |
THEA |
A141 |
(3) |
| Make-up |
THEA |
A177 |
(3) |
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Total: |
(28) |
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| Suggested electives: |
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| Inter Clothing Techniques |
FASH |
A101 |
(3) |
| OCC Theatre Repertory |
THEA |
A141 |
(3) |
| Play Production |
THEA |
A171 |
(2) |
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COSTUME STITCHER |
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The courses in this program provide training in the specialized sewing techniques and other skills required to build a variety of costumes required in theatre and other performance acts. Students also receive training in basic theatrical production practices. |
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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT |
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Required Courses |
| Course |
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Units |
| Costume Core Curriculum |
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(19) |
| Inter Clothing Techniques* (3) |
FASH |
A101 |
(6) |
| Industrial Sewing Techniques |
FASH |
A102 |
(2) |
| Alterations |
FASH |
A137 |
(2) |
| Couture Techniques |
FASH |
A233 |
(2) |
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Total: |
(31) |
| *Course must be taken twice. |
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Suggested electives: |
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Flat Pattern Techniques |
FASH |
A150 |
(3) |
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Play Production |
THEA |
A171 |
(2) |
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*Experienced sewers may demonstrate competency in techniques listed under Fashion A100 and A101 by taking Fashion A105, Sewing Skills Assessment. |
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COSTUME CUTTER/DRAPER |
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The courses in this certificate program train students to create patterns for costumes by flat-pattern and draping methods, and to cut out and assemble costumes for the performing arts. Students also receive training in basic theatrical production practices. |
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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT |
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Required Courses |
| Course |
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Units |
| Costume Stitcher Curriculum |
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(31) |
| History of Fashion |
FASH |
A120 |
(1.5) |
| Flat Pattern Techniques |
FASH |
A150 |
(3) |
| Draping |
FASH |
A235 |
(2) |
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Total: |
(37.5) |
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Suggested electives: |
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Play Production |
THEA |
A171 |
(2) |
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ASSISTANT COSTUME DESIGNER |
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High-level of responsibility to assist the designer in work such as costuming for film, TV, theme park entertainment, or theater. The Assistant Costume Designer should be able to utilize the skills acquired in the Cutter/Draper and Stitcher certificates, be able to illustrate fashion, and have design skills. |
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT Required Courses |
| Course |
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Units |
| Costume Cutter/Draper Curriculum |
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(37.5) |
| Clothing Design & Selection |
THEA |
A170 |
(3) |
| Fashion Internship |
FASH |
A181 |
(4) |
| Fashion Illustrating Tech |
FASH |
A255 |
(2) |
| Make-up |
FASH |
A177 |
(3) |
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Total: |
(49.5) |
| Suggested electives: |
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| Color & Design 2-D |
ART |
A110 |
(3) |
| Life Drawing |
ART |
A121 |
(3) |
| Pattern Tech |
FASH |
A155 |
(2.5) |
| Intro to Humanities |
HUM |
A100 |
(3) |
| OCC Theatre Repertory |
THEA |
A141 |
(3) |
| Play Production |
THEA |
A171 |
(2) |