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Field of Interest
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Costume Design and Production, Level I trains students to design and make costumes for theatre, film, opera, dance and period reproductions. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Costume Design and Production, Level II and an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Fashion Design are also available.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Field of Interest
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Type
- Certificate of Completion (CCL)
- Academic Plan
- Costume Design and Production, Level I (CER)
- Academic Plan Code
- 5406
- Total Credits Required
- 28-34
- 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:
- Identify apparel, fibers, fabrics, colors, hair styles, headdresses, and accessories characteristic of historic costume periods.
- Operate the sewing machine, serger, and sewing tools efficiently.
- Utilize pressing equipment and techniques appropriate for selected textiles.
- Design apparel and costuming components using the principles and elements of design.
- Create design sketches and fashion illustrations.
- Apply flat pattern techniques and draping processes to create original designs.
- Complete individualized work experience in costume design and production.
Career Opportunities
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 Maricopa County-based annual median 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
$40,840 Show expanded career information for Costume Attendants
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 Degree Progress Report 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.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEC110 | Beginning Apparel Construction | 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
| 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 Electives | 3 |
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 | 3 | |||
| TEC278++ or THP201++ or THO202AC |
Any Costume Design and Production Internship course or Any Theatre Production course or Theatre Production I Costume Shop | 1–3 |
Restricted Electives
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEC113 | Textiles: Dyeing | May be repeated for up to three (3) credits | 1 | ||
| TEC114 | Textiles: Block Printing/Silk Screening | May be repeated for up to three (3) credits | 1 | ||
| TEC115 | Textiles: Hand Painting | May be repeated for up to three (3) credits | 1 | ||
| TEC116 | Textiles: Stitchery and Embellishment | May be repeated for up to three (3) credits | 1 | ||
| TEC121 | Creative Sewing Machine Use | 3 | |||
| TEC161 | Digital Machine Embroidery Laboratory | May be repeated for up to three (3) credits | 1 | ||
| TEC122 | Sewing with Knits | 3 |
Option 2 Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEC110 | Beginning Apparel Construction | 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
| 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
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEC120 or TEC124 or TEC227 |
Specialty Apparel Construction or Advanced Apparel Construction or Couture Sewing | 3 | |||
| TEC122 | Sewing with Knits | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEC225 | Pattern Design I | 3 | |||
| TEC226 | Draping for Fashion Design | 3 |
Term 5
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEC278++ or THP201++ or THO202AC |
Any Costume Design and Production Internship course or Any Theatre Production course or Theatre Production I Costume Shop | 1–3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Electives | 3 |
Restricted Electives
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEC113 | Textiles: Dyeing | May be repeated for up to three (3) credits | 1 | ||
| TEC114 | Textiles: Block Printing/Silk Screening | May be repeated for up to three (3) credits | 1 | ||
| TEC115 | Textiles: Hand Painting | May be repeated for up to three (3) credits | 1 | ||
| TEC116 | Textiles: Stitchery and Embellishment | May be repeated for up to three (3) credits | 1 | ||
| TEC121 | Creative Sewing Machine Use | 3 | |||
| TEC161 | Digital Machine Embroidery Laboratory | May be repeated for up to three (3) credits | 1 | ||
| TEC122 | Sewing with Knits | 3 |
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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.
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, meet with an academic advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
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=182634).
Previous Catalog Years
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.
Previous catalog years for Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Costume Design and Production, Level I