Costume Design and Production, Level II

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Costume Design and Production, Level II expands students' skills in costuming for theatre, film, opera, dance and period reproductions. Students learn enhanced techniques for costume fit and construction, twentieth-century design, and digital fashion illustration.

Details

Field of Interest
Visual and Performing Arts
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Costume Design and Production, Level II (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5426
Total credits required
36-42
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

What You'll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

  1. Customize alteration and fit of individual patterns for costuming.
  2. Construct period, fantasy, anime, theatre, film, vintage, and dance costumes and accessories.
  3. Apply professional pressing and costuming techniques to costumes and accessories.

Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Costume Attendants

$34,980

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Option 1 Sequence

This option may include variable full-time (12 to 18 credits per semester) and/or part-time (11 credit hours or less per semester) status by term due to course prerequisites and scheduling. Speak to an academic advisor for details

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
TEC110 Beginning Apparel Construction OR Permission of Program Director;
TEC110 is a prerequisite for TEC111. Students must complete TEC110 before taking TEC111 or obtain instructor permission before enrolling in TEC111. 		0–3
TEC105 or
THF115		 Cultural Aspects of Clothing or Makeup for Stage and Screen HU or None 3
TEC134 Fashion Illustration I 3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
TEC106 History of Fashion 3
TEC111 or
THP206		 Intermediate Apparel Construction or Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre 3–4
RE Restricted Elective 3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
TEC122 Sewing with Knits 3
TEC225 Pattern Design I 3
TEC226 Draping for Fashion Design 3
TEC120 or
TEC124 or
TEC227		 Specialty Apparel Construction or Advanced Apparel Construction or Couture Sewing Courses offered in spring semesters only. 3
TEC278++ or
THP201++ or
THO202AC		 Any Costume Design and Production Internship course(s) or Any Theatre Production course(s) or Theatre Production I Costume Shop 1–3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
TEC112AQ Pattern Alteration and Fit 2
TEC232 Costume Construction 3
TEC234 Vintage Fashion Design 3

Restricted Electives

Note: TEC113, TEC114, TEC115, TEC116, TEC161 may be repeated for up to three (3) credits.

A list of additional, alternative, or supplemental courses for this pathway map
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
TEC113 Textiles: Dyeing 1
TEC114 Textiles: Block Printing/Silk Screening 1
TEC115 Textiles: Hand Painting 1
TEC116 Textiles: Stitchery and Embellishment 1
TEC121 Creative Sewing Machine Use 3
TEC161 Digital Machine Embroidery Laboratory 1
TEC222 Textiles 3

Option 2 Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
TEC110 Beginning Apparel Construction OR Permission of Program Director;
TEC110 is a prerequisite for TEC111. Students must complete TEC110 before taking TEC111 or obtain instructor permission before enrolling in TEC111. 		0–3
TEC105 or
THF115		 Cultural Aspects of Clothing or Makeup for Stage and Screen HU or None 3
TEC134 Fashion Illustration I 3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
TEC106 History of Fashion 3
TEC111 or
THP206		 Intermediate Apparel Construction or Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre 3–4

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
TEC120 or
TEC124 or
TEC227		 Specialty Apparel Construction or Advanced Apparel Construction or Couture Sewing Courses offered in spring semesters only. 3
TEC122 Sewing with Knits 3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
TEC225 Pattern Design I 3
TEC226 Draping for Fashion Design 3

Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
TEC278++ or
THP201++ or
THO202AC		 Any Costume Design and Production Internship course(s) or Any Theatre Production course(s) or Theatre Production I Costume Shop 1–3
TEC112AQ Pattern Alteration and Fit 2
RE Restricted Elective 3

Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
TEC232 Costume Construction 3
TEC234 Vintage Fashion Design 3

Restricted Electives

Note: TEC113, TEC114, TEC115, TEC116, TEC161 may be repeated for up to three (3) credits.

A list of additional, alternative, or supplemental courses for this pathway map
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
TEC113 Textiles: Dyeing 1
TEC114 Textiles: Block Printing/Silk Screening 1
TEC115 Textiles: Hand Painting 1
TEC116 Textiles: Stitchery and Embellishment 1
TEC121 Creative Sewing Machine Use 3
TEC161 Digital Machine Embroidery Laboratory 1
TEC222 Textiles 3
Course Area Key
  • HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=182635).

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.