Costume Technology (BFA)

The Theatre School’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Costume Technology is designed to train students interested in careers as theatrical drapers/cutters, crafts persons, and costume shop managers. The four-year curriculum in many ways simulates a theatrical costume technicians professional experience and process. Costume Technology students learn to translate designs into the reality of the garments and accessories worn by actors. Students learn a variety skills including: sewing, pattern making, cutting, fitting, millinery, mask making, etc. They also take a progression of business management coursework. Students collaborate with directors and our professional costume shop staff in work on productions in addition to their class work.

Program Requirements
Program Requirements	Quarter Hours
Liberal Studies Requirements	40
Major Requirements	155
Total hours required	195

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Core Outcomes

Students will be able to:

Identify and describe the historical and theoretical significance of a range of theatrical artists, works and artistic approaches from antiquity to the present, encompassing a broad range of periods, cultures, and styles.
Synthesize and apply elements of their education and training to the preparation, rehearsal and presentation of theatrical productions with discipline, respect, and maturity.
Identify and explain their theatrical work in the context of the cultural and social impact of the arts.

Program Specific Outcomes

Students will be able to:

Understand and interpret a design concept and create a plan to fabricate the design for production.
Demonstrate an understanding of the history of clothing and fashion in the context of social and cultural development.
Demonstrate and apply an expertise in garment fabrication skills for a variety of styles and periods.

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Honors program requirements can be found in the individual Colleges & Schools section of the University Catalog. Select the appropriate college or school, followed by Undergraduate Academics and scroll down.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year Program		Hours
Chicago Quarter
LSP 110 or LSP 111	DISCOVER CHICAGO or EXPLORE CHICAGO	4
Focal Point
Not Required
Writing
WRD 103	COMPOSITION AND RHETORIC I ¹	4
WRD 104	COMPOSITION AND RHETORIC II ¹	4
Quantitative Reasoning
MAT 120	QUANTITATIVE REASONING ²	4
Sophomore Year
Race, Power, and Resistance
LSP 200	SEMINAR ON RACE, POWER, AND RESISTANCE	4
Junior Year
Experiential Learning
Not Required
Senior Year
Capstone
Not Required

¹: Students must earn a C- or better in this course.
²: Readiness for MAT 120 is determined by the math placement test taken online after admission. Students may need to take developmental coursework prior to MAT 120. The MAT 120 requirement may be waived by passing a dedicated proficiency exam or it may be fulfilled by credit for advanced math coursework earned in-residence at DePaul (MAT 135, MAT 136, MAT 147, MAT 148, MAT 149, MAT 150, MAT 151, MAT 152 MAT 155, MAT 156, or equivalent) or earned externally either as transfer credit from another college/university or as test credit through AP, CLEP, IB, or International A and A/S Level exams. Calculus course(s) may be used to fulfill any of the three QR/MCD requirements.

Learning Domains

Arts and Literature (AL)

Content met in the Major (THE 204, THE 205, THE 206)

Historical Inquiry (HI)

1 Course Required

Math and Computing (MC)

Not Required

Philosophical Inquiry (PI)

1 Course Required

Religious Dimensions (RD)

1 Course Required

Scientific Inquiry (SI)

1 Lab Course or 1 SWK Course Required

Social, Cultural, and Behavioral Inquiry (SCBI)

Not Required

Other

Choose 1 course from the above learning domains as an elective

Notes

Specified required courses within Liberal Studies may have grade minimums (e.g. C- or better). Please consult your advisor or your college and major requirements.

Courses offered in the student's primary major cannot be taken to fulfill LSP Domain requirements. If students double major, LSP Domain courses may double count for both LSP credit and the second major.

In meeting learning domain requirements, no more than one course that is outside the student’s major and is cross-listed with a course within the student’s major, can be applied to count for LSP domain credit. This policy does not apply to those who are pursuing a double major or earning BFA or BM degrees.

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Course Requirements

Plan of Study Grid
First Year		Hours
DES 221	COSTUME SKILLS WORKSHOP: 1A PULLING 1B ALTERATIONS	4
DES 286	FIGURE DRAWING FOR THEATRE	4
TEC 200	COSTUME TECHNOLOGY INTRODUCTION	4
TEC 254	COSTUME CRAFTS:DYEING AND PAINTING	4
TEC 354	COSTUME CONSTRUCTION I: INTRODUCTION	4
History of Dramatic Literature Sequence (Arts and Literature Requirement)
THE 204	HISTORY OF DRAMATIC LITERATURE	4
THE 205	HISTORY OF DRAMATIC LITERATURE	4
THE 206	HISTORY OF DRAMATIC LITERATURE	4
Principles of Design Sequence:
DES 141	CONCEPTUAL FOUNDATIONS IN DESIGN TECHNOLOGY & MANAGEMENT 1	3
DES 142	CONCEPTUAL FOUNDATIONS IN DESIGN TECHNOLOGY & MANAGEMENT 2	3
Theatre Crew Sequence:		6
Repeat course 3 times for 6 total credits
TEC 107	THEATRE CREW (three quarters)
Second Year
Costume Construction I Sequence:
TEC 255	COSTUME CRAFTS: GENERAL CRAFTS	4
TEC 310	COSTUME MANAGEMENT	4
TEC 355	COSTUME CONSTRUCTION I: PATTERN DRAFTING	4
TEC 356	COSTUME CONSTRUCTION I: DRAPING	4
Costume Design I Sequence:
DES 244	COSTUME DESIGN I	4
DES 245	COSTUME DESIGN I	4
Global History of Costume, Hair, and Makeup Sequence:
DES 260	GLOBAL HISTORY OF COSTUME, HAIR, AND MAKEUP	4
DES 261	GLOBAL HISTORY OF COSTUME, HAIR, AND MAKEUP	4
Wig and Makeup Design & Technology I Sequence:
DES 215	WIG & MAKEUP DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY 1	4
DES 216	WIG & MAKEUP DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY 1	4
Production Practice Sequence I:		9
Repeat course 3 times to achieve 9 credits total
TEC 272	TECHNICAL PRODUCTION PRACTICE I
Third Year
TEC 220	TEXTILES FOR COSTUME PRODUCTION	4
TEC 256	COSTUME CRAFTS: MILLINERY	4
Costume Construction II Sequence:
Costume Construction II Sequence will be repeated in the 4th year
TEC 454	COSTUME CONSTRUCTION II: PERIOD COSTUMES	4
TEC 455	COSTUME CONSTRUCTION II: TAILORING	4
TEC 456	COSTUME CONSTRUCTION II: SPECIAL TOPICS	4
Production Practice II Sequence:		12
Repeat course 3 times to achieve 12 total credits
TEC 371	TECHNICAL PRODUCTION PRACTICE II
Fourth Year
DES 486	PORTFOLIO PREPARATION	3
Costume Construction II Sequence:
TEC 454	COSTUME CONSTRUCTION II: PERIOD COSTUMES	4
TEC 455	COSTUME CONSTRUCTION II: TAILORING	4
TEC 456	COSTUME CONSTRUCTION II: SPECIAL TOPICS	4
Production Practice III and/or Internship		15
Choose three courses in consultation with Advisor to achieve 15 total credits
TEC 471	TECHNICAL PRODUCTION PRACTICE III
TEC 471 may be repeated up to three times
TEC 490	INTERNSHIP

Work on The Theatre School’s production season extends outside of the university’s academic calendar. Some production assignments may require participation up to two weeks before the beginning of fall quarter, during a portion of the winter break, or during spring break. Specific details pertaining to different programs, specific assignments, and options for students not able to participate outside of the university’s academic calendar are available in the Theatre School Student Handbook and the Theatre School website.

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