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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:
2025-26
GE Pattern:
local AA/AS
Total Units:
60

First Year

Semester 1

15 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
TA 300
Introduction to the Theatre
3
L3
RE
TA 430
Costume Construction
3
RE
FASHN 330
History of Western World Fashion
3
GE
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing or
3
L1A
ENGL C1000H H
Academic Reading and Writing - Honors
3
Elec
any elective course
3

Semester 2

15 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
RE
TA 433
Costume Production
2
FASHN 374 or TA 430
RE
TA 437
Stage Make-up I
3
RE
TAP 310 1
Modern Technical Production I
1
audition/interview
RE
FASHN 357
Apparel Construction I
3
GE
MATH 300
Introduction to Mathematical Ideas
3
L2
GE
any Area L7A (Physical Education) course
1
L7A
GE
any Area L7B (Life Development Skills) course
2
L7B

Second Year

Semester 3

15 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
TA 420
Stagecraft
3
RE
TAP 350 1
Musical Technical Production I
1
audition/interview
RE
FASHN 374
Pattern Making and Design
3
FASHN 357 or TA 430
RE
TA 434
Vintage Costuming
2
GE
any Area L1B (Oral Communication & Critical Thinking) course
3
L1B
GE
any Area L6 (Ethnic Studies) course
3
L6

Semester 4

15 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
TA 350
Theory and Techniques of Acting I
3
RE
TA 306
Diversity in American Drama (1960 to Present)
3
GE
any Area L4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) course
3
L4
GE
any Area L5 (Natural Sciences) course
3
L5
Elec
any elective course
3

1 or any other TAP Technical Production course

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

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.
  • Students should audition for TAP courses whenever possible to gain experience and as part of the theatre production process.
  • Students can substitute ESLW 340 for ENGL C1000/C1000H (formerly known as ENGWR 300/480).
  • This degree can be completed using either the local AA/AS general education (GE) pattern or the Cal-GETC transfer GE pattern. See a counselor to determine which pattern is best for you based on your academic goals.
  • Elective Courses: any elective courses numbered 100-499, or having a 4-digit number starting with C.

Scheduling Notes:

  • TA 434 is offered in the fall, every other year.
  • FASHN 330 is offered in the fall.
  • TAP courses generally require night/weekend 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 12, 2025

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