Associate of Science Degree- Theater Costuming

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 historic and theatrical styles, pattern making skills, tailoring and construction skills as well as design and illustration techniques to prepare them for a job in costuming. Students have the opportunity to work on actual productions through class work or internships. 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.

Career Path

The theater provides many interesting part-time, free-lance and full-time jobs in costuming, including design, patternmaking, 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, as well as to continue their education in costume design at a four-year university.