Fashion Costuming Program
Costuming is an interdisciplinary program
in fashion, drama and art designed to
provide students with design and sewing
skills applied to costuming for the stage,
film and television, period or theme parks.
Students will experience actual
costume design and production for the
MPC Theater.
The Costuming Program offers courses
and practical experience in the skills
which are essential in costume design.
Career opportunities in costuming for
the stage, film and television, and period
or theme parks are numerous. Combine
your interests and talents by examining
the creative and technical aspects of
costuming.
Not all courses are offered every
semester. Students are encouraged to
consult with counselors and instructors
about their educational goals and
career aspirations so that appropriate
classes may be recommended.
Course descriptions are available at
www.mpc.edu and in the MPC Catalog.
Certificate and Associate in Science
ART 24
ART 30A
THEA 24
FASH 15
FASH 61
FASH 82
Color Fundamentals
Figure Drawing I
Beginning Costuming
Textiles
Clothing
Fashion Illustration
Plus six units from the following:
 ART 42 Illustration (3)
 THEA 1 Drama Appreciation (3)
 THEA 23 Stage Lighting (3)
 FASH 52 History of Fashion (3)
 FASH 80 Surface Design (3)
Units
3
3
3
3
3
2
6
Upon successful completion of the
program, costuming students will be
able to:
 Identify period costumes and design
and construct costumes for a play
or historic venue using accurate
period representation.

Plus three units from the following:
3
 FASH 63 Tailoring (3)
 FASH 68 Flat Pattern Design (3)
 FASH 71 Fitting & Pattern Alteration (1)
 FASH 73 Contemporary Tailoring (1)
 FASH 75 Sewing Specialty Fabrics (1)
Plus three units from the following:
3
 THEA 25 Make-up (3)
 THEA 90 Independent Study – Costuming
(1-3)
 FASH 65 Couture Techniques (1.5)
 FASH 126 Specialized Sewing Options (.51)
 COOP 91 Fashion Work Experience (.5-4)
TOTAL CERTIFICATE UNITS
General Education Requirements
Electives
TOTAL DEGREE UNITS
Learning Outcomes
29
21
10
60
Relate the roles of lighting, stage
sets, color and costume design in
the production of a show by working
as a member of a team for a
production or event.
MONTEREY PENINSULA
COLLEGE
Monterey Peninsula College
980 Fremont Street
Monterey, CA 93940-4799
“Monterey Peninsula College is committed to
fostering student learning and success by
providing excellence in instructional
programs, facilities, and services to support
the goals of students pursuing transfer,
career, basic skills, and life-long learning
opportunities. Through these efforts MPC
seeks to enhance the intellectual, cultural,
and economic vitality of our diverse community.”
Fashion
Costuming
Program
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
For information about the Fashion
Program and the enrollment procedure,
contact:
Counseling Department
Monterey Peninsula College
980 Fremont Street
Monterey, California 93940
Phone: (831) 646-4020
For more information about the Fashion
program contact:
Sunshine Giesler
Life Science Division
Monterey Peninsula College
(831) 646-4138
FAX (831) 645-1353
sgiesler@mpc.edu
980 Fremont Street
Monterey, CA 93940-4799
www.mpc.edu