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Theatre Arts: Technical Production A.A. Degree - costuming

Full Time

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2023-24
GE Pattern:
local AA/AS
Total Units:
60

First Year

Semester 1

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
TA 300
Introduction to the Theatre
3
I
Req
TA 430
Costume Construction
3
RE
FASHN 330
History of Western World Fashion
3
GE
ENGWR 300 / 480 H
College Composition
3
IIa
WC
Elec
any elective course numbered 100-499
3

Semester 2

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
RE
TA 433
Costume Production
2
RE
TA 437
Stage Make-up I
3
RE
TAP 310
Modern Technical Production I
1
RE
FASHN 357
Apparel Construction I
3
GE
MATH 300
Introduction to Mathematical Ideas
3
IIb
MC
GE
any Area IIIa (Physical Education) course
1
IIIa
GE
any Area IIIb (Life Development Skills) course
2
IIIb

Second Year

Semester 3

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
TA 420
Stagecraft
3
RE
TAP 350
Musical Technical Production I
1
RE
FASHN 374
Pattern Making and Design
3
RE
TA 434
Vintage Costuming
2
GE
any Area Va (American Institutions) course
3
Va
Elec
any elective course numbered 100-499
3

Semester 4

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
TA 350
Theory and Techniques of Acting I
3
RE
TA 306
Diversity in American Drama (1960 to Present)
3
VI
GE
any Area IV (Natural Sciences) course
3
IV
GE
any Area Vb (Social & Behavioral Sciences) course
3
Vb
Elec
any elective course numbered 100-499
3

H honors courses

Explanation of Categories
Req Required Core A course that is required for this program
RE Restricted Elective A course selected from a list of elective courses specified for this program in the course list in the catalog, which can be replaced with another course from the same list
GE General Education A course that fulfills a specific general education requirement for a degree, which can be replaced with another course that meets the same requirement
Elec Degree Elective A degree-applicable course that is part of a degree roadmap to ensure that there is a total of at least 60 units, which is a requirement for an associate degree

Graduation Requirement

A course that fulfills a specific graduation requirement which can be replaced by another course that meets the same graduation requirement.

MC = Math Competency
WC = Writing Competency

Career path

Career Options:

  • costume designer
  • first hand
  • patternmaker
  • cutter/draper
  • seamstress
  • stitcher
  • costumer
  • wardrobe supervisor
  • dresser
  • makeup artist
  • fashion designer

Advising Notes:

  • TAP courses require an audition/interview. Consult the Theatre department for various options.
  • TAP production courses should be auditioned for at every opportunity.

Scheduling Notes:

  • TA 434 is offered in the fall, every other year.
  • FASHN 330 is offered in the fall.
  • TAP 310, 330, and 350 require night work participating in productions.

Other Notes:

Additional recommended classes include:

  • FASHN 320 (Textiles)
  • FASHN 357 (Apparel Construction I)
  • FASHN 358 (Apparel Construction II)
  • FASHN 378 (Advanced Pattern Making and Design)
  • FASHN 379 (Draping)

Published April 15, 2023

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