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 Department:    DRMA

 Course #:    164

 Credits:    3

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    3

 CIP:    500501

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2019

 Course Description  

This course focuses on the practical aspects of costume construction to include fabric selection, machine and hand sewing, pattern drafting and draping, fitting, and finishing.

 Prerequisite  

None

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 33

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of
   • Costume shop set-up
   • Fabric selection
   • Proper use of both hand and machine tools
2. Utilize basic sewing skills in the creation of a costume
3. Draft from a pattern
4. Fit and finish a costume

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Setting up a costume shop
2. Selecting fabrics
3. Identifying and using hand sewing tools
4. Identifying and using machine tools
5. Drafting and draping patterns
6. Fitting and finishing costumes