Basic Costume Construction and Sourcing Occupational Skills Award

The Basic Costume Construction and Sourcing Occupational Skills Award prepares the student with the basic skills necessary to source and construct costumes for a costume designer working in the areas of: film, television, dance, theater/opera, theme parks, special events, cultural/ethnic costumes, costume shops, e-commerce, uniform/sports, and advertisement/promotion. Coursework covers material sourcing, costume, and underpinning construction for different audiences, costume history, textiles and dyeing, draping, pattern making, drafting, and an internship in the field.