Associate in Science Degree Program in Theater Costuming
Canada College - Cañada College
Key Information
Campus location
Redwood City, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
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Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2023
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Introduction
The Theater Costuming Program provides students with an introduction to the costuming industry, including the many types of jobs available in this field, from designing to costume construction and show production. Students learn historical and theatrical styles, pattern-making skills, tailoring and construction skills, and design and illustration techniques to prepare them for a costuming job. Students have the opportunity to work on actual productions through classwork or internships.
The theatre provides many interesting part-time, freelance, and full-time jobs in costuming, including design, pattern making, construction, dressing a production, managing a costume shop, and costume rentals. Graduates of this program will be prepared to begin a career as costume technicians in any number of areas and continue their education in costume design at a four-year university. Program Learning Outcomes Students completing this program will be able to:
Communicate design concepts clearly and concisely (i.e., visual, oral, and written);
Develop competitive industry-standard skills in the respective fields;
Understand the elements and principles of design through discipline-specific implementation