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Contact: Sheila EspyTitle: Program CoordinatorContact: sespy@mtsac.edu
Career Outlook Fashion Historical Costuming

Business Division
Certificate M0674

This certificate is appropriate for those who want to prepare for a career in fashion and costume design. Upon completion of the courses, you will be prepared for entry-level employment in costume, entertainment and fashion careers. Entry level positions include wardrobe design assistants, corset specialists, costume design assistants, costume attendants, gaming industry costume development, and other fashion and entertainment-related employment opportunities.

Required Courses

Industry StatisticsJob Titles & Salaries
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    • Fashion Designers

      Fashion Designers

      SOC Career Code: 27-1022.00

      Design clothing and accessories. Create original designs or adapt fashion trends.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $25.70

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $69,662.88
      Annual Job Openings
      596

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages
    • Costume Attendants

      Costume Attendants

      SOC Career Code: 39-3092.00

      Select, fit, and take care of costumes for cast members, and aid entertainers. May assist with multiple costume changes during performances.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $22.30

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $70,623.60
      Annual Job Openings
      625

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages
    • Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers

      Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers

      SOC Career Code: 51-6092.00

      Draw and construct sets of precision master fabric patterns or layouts. May also mark and cut fabrics and apparel.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $20.99

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $73,423.21
      Annual Job Openings
      97

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages

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  • Fashion Historical Costuming

    Business Division
    Certificate M0674

    This certificate is appropriate for those who want to prepare for a career in fashion and costume design. Upon completion of the courses, you will be prepared for entry-level employment in costume, entertainment and fashion careers. Entry level positions include wardrobe design assistants, corset specialists, costume design assistants, costume attendants, gaming industry costume development, and other fashion and entertainment-related employment opportunities.

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    FASH 9History of Fashion3
    FASH 10Clothing Construction I3
    FASH 16Corset Construction3
    FASH 21Patternmaking I3
    THTR 19Theatrical Costuming3
    Total Units15
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Contact: Sheila EspyTitle: Program CoordinatorContact: sespy@mtsac.edu

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Location: Building 78-2191Phone: (909) 274-4512