Costume Cutter, Draper, and Stitcher
Certificate of Achievement
Program Details
The Costume Cutter, Draper, and Stitcher Certificate provides the student with training to create patterns, cut, and assemble costumes for the entertainment industry. Students also receive training in the basic theatrical production process. This certificate is designed to provide the student with a course of study leading to certification and employment in the entertainment industry as a Costume Cutter/Draper. This certificate requires the completion of 37.5-46 units. All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.
Costume Cutter, Draper, and Stitcher Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026.
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Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Master's degree, Doctoral degree
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 47,040
- High salary: 194,530
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Choreographers
High school diploma/GED, Certificate after high school
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Media Programming Directors
Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED
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| Media Programming Directors | Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED | Rising | 83,480 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Media Technical Directors/Managers | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 83,480 |
| Producers and Directors | Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED | Rising | 83,480 |
| Talent Directors | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Rising | 83,480 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | Master's degree, Doctoral degree | Stable | 80,190 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Stable | 66,280 |
| Choreographers | High school diploma/GED, Certificate after high school | Stable | 55,600 |
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Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Analyze actors' measurements with a costume sketch to successfully create a pattern and toiles for the actor.
- Create a historical pattern for the purpose of a production's patterning needs.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of costume and shop terminology for the purpose of interpretation, problem-solving, and decision-making as it relates to a costume cutter/draper.