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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person Only

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AA Theater (Costume) Design and Production - CalArts Pathway

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Transfer Out

Training

Costume design for theatre, film, video, and costume styling

Costume history with research, resourcing, budgeting, and shopping

Sketching, character and inspiration boards, and swatching

Pattern drafting and draping, fabric selection, cutting, fitting, and construction

Wardrobe practice including pulling a show, accessories, alteration and maintenance, shop organization, managing a crew, and striking a show

Professional Development

Career routes include costume design for theme parks and games, apprenticing with an established designer, professional costume shops and rental houses, and cruise ship work

Degree Flexibility

Associate degree route through the Theatre Academy costume program, structured as a design and production transfer pathway toward CalArts

Costume students take the degree when they intend to transfer to a university program rather than move straight into the profession

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

29%

Enrollment

11.2K

Earnings

$36K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$1,238

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$11,040

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$35,645

Before aid

Average net price

$10,261

After aid

Can I Afford College · lacc.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 5, 2:10 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Costume design for theatre, film, video, and costume styling

Costume history with research, resourcing, budgeting, and shopping

Sketching, character and inspiration boards, and swatching

Pattern drafting and draping, fabric selection, cutting, fitting, and construction

Wardrobe practice including pulling a show, accessories, alteration and maintenance, shop organization, managing a crew, and striking a show

Professional Development

Career routes include costume design for theme parks and games, apprenticing with an established designer, professional costume shops and rental houses, and cruise ship work

Degree Flexibility

Associate degree route through the Theatre Academy costume program, structured as a design and production transfer pathway toward CalArts

Costume students take the degree when they intend to transfer to a university program rather than move straight into the profession

Program Highlights

Training

Costume design for theatre, film, video, and costume styling

Costume history with research, resourcing, budgeting, and shopping

Sketching, character and inspiration boards, and swatching

Pattern drafting and draping, fabric selection, cutting, fitting, and construction

Wardrobe practice including pulling a show, accessories, alteration and maintenance, shop organization, managing a crew, and striking a show

Professional Development

Career routes include costume design for theme parks and games, apprenticing with an established designer, professional costume shops and rental houses, and cruise ship work

Degree Flexibility

Associate degree route through the Theatre Academy costume program, structured as a design and production transfer pathway toward CalArts

Costume students take the degree when they intend to transfer to a university program rather than move straight into the profession

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Admissions Auditions · lacc.edu

Interview Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Portfolio

Portfolio review conducted during the interview

Admissions Auditions · lacc.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

No application fee to LACC Theatre Academy

Enrollment

If accepted to the Academy, must also apply to Los Angeles City College

General education requirements for the associate degree are taken outside the Theatre Academy program

Important Notes

Acceptance into the program is not a guarantee of continuance

Students are evaluated from the initial interview and portfolio review onward

Transfer Pathway

This is a transfer pathway degree built to transfer into a four-year program. Confirm which universities it articulates to, and which credits carry over, before you enroll.

What's The Process

Audition Process

Complete the Costume Program online application

Applicants will be contacted by the Head of Costume for an interview appointment

Interview includes portfolio review

If accepted, must also apply to Los Angeles City College

Contact: (323) 953-4000 ext. 2970

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

29%

Enrollment

11.2K

Earnings

$36K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$1,238

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$11,040

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$35,645

Before aid

Average net price

$10,261

After aid

Can I Afford College · lacc.edu College Scorecard

Training

Costume design for theatre, film, video, and costume styling

Costume history with research, resourcing, budgeting, and shopping

Sketching, character and inspiration boards, and swatching

Pattern drafting and draping, fabric selection, cutting, fitting, and construction

Wardrobe practice including pulling a show, accessories, alteration and maintenance, shop organization, managing a crew, and striking a show

Professional Development

Career routes include costume design for theme parks and games, apprenticing with an established designer, professional costume shops and rental houses, and cruise ship work

Degree Flexibility

Associate degree route through the Theatre Academy costume program, structured as a design and production transfer pathway toward CalArts

Costume students take the degree when they intend to transfer to a university program rather than move straight into the profession

Updated Aug 5, 2:10 PM