The Costume Production and Wardrobe Technician Certificate will provide students with a course of study leading to certification and employment as a Costume Production and Wardrobe Technician and prepare students for occupational competency in educational, community and professional theater venues, theme parks, television and motion picture studios and special events.

Program Level Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Analyze a script, determine the costume needs, then execute a costume plot for actors in a live theatrical production.
2. Apply basic sewing techniques, clean and press costumes before and after performances, and make repairs for costumes as required in a live theatrical production.
3. Determine and execute basic theatrical wardrobe production practices including inventory control, wardrobe cleaning and storing techniques for a live theatrical production.
4. Plan and execute a costume quick change for cast members as required in a live theatrical production.
5. Create and present a resume, a portfolio and a job search plan for employment as a costume production and wardrobe technician.
6. View live theater productions, opera, symphonic, pop and classical music concerts and/or dance concerts to generate discussion and written critical evaluation.

Review Graduation Requirements.

Course List Units

Course	Title	Units
Required Courses
THEA G100	Introduction to the Theater	3
THEA G126	Play Production and Performance 2	2
THEA G170	Theater Production and Stage Crew	2
THEA G178	Introduction to Stage Costume	3
THEA G180	Basic Costume Sewing, Construction and Wardrobe Techniques	2
THEA G211	Musical Theater Production and Performance 2	2
Select one of the following:		3
THEA G174	Scenic Painting and Technical Production Techniques	3
THEA G175	Stage Scenery	3
THEA G176	Stage Lighting	3
THEA G177	Make-Up	3
Total Units		17

Recommended Program Sequence

These sequences are general maps for students to finish all requirements for the Certificate. There may be advisories or time requirements that students may want to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with a GWC Counselor for alternate sequencing.

Year 1: 

Course List Units

Course	Title	Units
Semester 1
THEA G100	Introduction to the Theater	3
THEA G180	Basic Costume Sewing, Construction and Wardrobe Techniques	2
THEA G170	Theater Production and Stage Crew	2
Units		7

Course List Units

Course	Title	Units
Semester 2
THEA G178	Introduction to Stage Costume	3
THEA G126	Play Production and Performance 2	2
THEA G211	Musical Theater Production and Performance 2	2
Select one of the following:		3
THEA G174	Scenic Painting and Technical Production Techniques	3
THEA G175	Stage Scenery	3
THEA G176	Stage Lighting	3
THEA G177	Make-Up	3
Units		10