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Basic Costuming

Red Rocks Community College

Short-Term CertificateCIP: 50.0510

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Locations

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  • Lakewood, Colorado

    13300 W Sixth Ave, Lakewood, Colorado, 80228-1255

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingActive ListeningActive LearningCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingTime ManagementInstructingLearning StrategiesReading ComprehensionWritingMonitoring

Knowledge

English LanguageDesignComputers and ElectronicsProduction and ProcessingSales and MarketingFine ArtsEducation and TrainingCommunications and MediaPsychology

Abilities

OriginalityWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionFluency of IdeasOral ComprehensionNear VisionSpeech RecognitionWritten ExpressionVisualizationVisual Color DiscriminationSpeech ClarityInductive Reasoning

Tasks

  • Sketch rough and detailed drawings of apparel or accessories, and write specifications such as color
  • Examine sample garments on and off models, modifying designs to achieve desired effects.
  • Confer with sales and management executives or with clients to discuss design ideas.
  • Explain and demonstrate artistic techniques.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, performances, projects, assignments, and papers.
  • Prepare students for performances, exams, or assessments.
  • Direct theater productions.
  • Mentor students.

Technology

Document management softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDesktop publishing softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareAccounting softwareVideo creation and editing softwareMusic or sound editing softwareWeb page creation and editing software

Tools

Computer data input scannersComputer drawing tabletsComputer laser printersDesktop computersDrafting curvesDrawing scalesDress formsFabric pressing equipmentFabric shearsFabric steamersGarment templatesIndustrial fabric cutting machinesIndustrial sewing machinesLaptop computersLayout T-squaresAnalog to digital audio convertersArtists' paint brushesAudio recording equipmentBand sawsBeading toolsBelt sandersBook pressesBurnout kilnsCarousel slide projectorsClay firing kilnsCommercial sewing machinesCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer inkjet printers

Work Values

AchievementWorking ConditionsIndependenceRecognitionRelationshipsSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Fashion Designers27-1022.00
  • Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary25-1121.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

  • Rough sketch drawings of apparel silhouettes — produce under direct supervision using pencil and digital tools in a studio or classroom setting.
  • Basic design specifications such as color schemes and material notes — document following established templates on entry-level design projects.
  • Fabric swatches and material samples — identify and sort by fiber content, weight, and texture when directed by a senior designer.
  • Design briefs and trend reports — read and summarize key concepts to support a supervising designer's creative decisions.
  • Sample garments on dress forms — inspect for fit and proportion issues under guidance, noting discrepancies for correction.
  • Graphics and photo imaging software — apply foundational functions to produce digital flats and colorway variations in a studio environment.
  • Target customer profiles — recognize age, gender, and lifestyle factors when reviewing design briefs provided by the design team.
  • Pattern-cutting and sample-room workers — assist by relaying designer instructions and tracking task progress under supervision.
  • Sales representatives and showroom staff — support by organizing and tagging sample garments ahead of seasonal line reviews.
  • CAD software tools — use basic functions to draft technical flat sketches for simple garment styles under mentor guidance.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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