Costume and Stage Craft Certificates

For those who want to prepare for a career in costume and fashion design. Upon completion, you will be prepared for entry-level employment in costume and fashion careers. Consult with the Director of Theatre Arts and Dance to explore all your educational options.

Required Program Courses/Credits

THE 104 Basic Costume and Apparel
Construction
THE 118 Acting Skills: Trades and Business
THE 135 Stage Makeup I
THE 276 Intermediate Sewing Techniques

Required General Education Courses/Credits
THE 105 Theatre Appreciation
THE 211 Development of Theatre I

Program Credits: 12
General Education Credits: 6
Total Credits: 18

Certificate: Costume and Fashion

For those who want to prepare for a career in
costume and fashion design. Upon completion, you will be prepared for entry-level employment in costume and fashion careers. This certificate also prepares you for pursuing an advanced degree in costume design and fashion. Consult with the Director of Theatre Arts and Dance to explore
all your educational options.

Required Program Courses/Credits

THE 104 Basic Costume and Apparel Construction
THE 109 Basics of Pattern Drafting
THE 118 Acting Skills: Trades and Business
THE 135 Stage Makeup I
THE 136 Stage Makeup II
THE 245 Basic Costume Design and Construction
THE 260 Employment Skills for Technical Theatre
THE 276 Intermediate Sewing Techniques

Choose one of the following:
THE 131 Theatre Production I
THE 132 Theatre Production II
THE 231 Theatre Production III
THE 232 Theatre Production IV

Program Credits: 25
General Education Credits: 9
Total Credits: 34

Certificate: Costume and Fashion

Designed to train you for entry-level positions as a back-stage technician, running crew, shop assistant, and set-builder. Consult with the Director of Theatre Arts and Dance early in your college career to explore all your educational options.

Required Program Courses/Credits

THE 104 Basic Costume and Apparel Construction
THE 116 Technical Theatre
THE 118 Acting Skills: Trades and Business
THE 135 Stage Makeup I
Program Credits 12
General Education Credits 6
Total Credits 18
Required General Education Courses/Credits
THE 105 Theatre Appreciation
THE 211 Development of Theatre I

Required Program Courses/Credits

THE 105 Theatre Appreciation
THE 211 Development of Theatre I

Program Credits: 12
General Education Credits: 6
Total Credits: 18

Certificate: Stagecraft

Designed to train you for entry-level positions as a back-stage technician, running crew, shop assistant, crew leader, properties assistant, and set-builder. Related professions are carpentry, cabinet-making, and careers requiring construction skills. Consult with the Director of Theatre Arts and Dance to explore all your educational options.

Required Program Courses/Credits

THE 104 Basic Costume and Apparel Construction
THE 116 Technical Theatre
THE 118 Acting Skills: Trades and Business
THE 135 Stage Makeup I
THE 136 Stage Makeup II
THE 151 Stagecraft I
THE 225 Sound Operation and Design Basics
THE 241 Stage Properties
THE 120 Drafting for the Performing Arts
OR
THE 109 Basics of Pattern Drafting

Required Program Courses/Credits

THE 105 Theatre Appreciation
THE 211 Development of Theatre I
THE 212 Development of Theatre II

Program Credits: 26
General Education Credits: 9
Total Credits: 35