COSTUMER 21231

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This is a single class series for positions responsible for costume operations for a college or university theatre. Positions in this class participate in the design and construction of costumes; train students in costume construction and wardrobe techniques; prepare budgets for costume operation; supervise storage areas; and are responsible for costume rental operations.

Complexity of Work: Performs work of considerable difficulty. Positions design and/or construct diverse costumes which involves historical research, and presenting sketches to faculty members for approval and final assembly. Positions train and direct the work of students and technicians assigned to the costume shop; and are responsible for maintaining the costume inventory. Positions establish costume budgets and procure necessary supplies to create or maintain costumes. Typically positions decide when to approve costume rental requests from other schools or private organizations to include the determination of rental fees, transportation of costumes and securing the return of costumes in good condition. Positions may also teach costume design to students.

Supervision Given: Supervision is typically not a factor; however, positions direct the work of students and technicians and contract costumers assigned to the costume shop.

Supervision Received: Receives general supervision from a higher level faculty member.

Scope: Work affects the effectiveness and professionalism of theatrical productions which are essential to the university's dramatic arts/theatre department and students within the department.

Impact of Actions: Effective job performance ensures the costumes used in the theatrical productions are appropriate, well-kept and professional. Errors could result in costly remakes or alterations to costumes, or in the inefficient use of resources.

Personal Contacts: Frequent internal and external contact with university offices, vendors, purchasing agents, other universities and private organizations to design costumes, order materials, construct costumes, and to coordinate costume rentals.

Knowledge: Considerable knowledge of the performing arts, fashion and costume design. Some knowledge of accounting principles.

Skills: Considerable skill in the operation of sewing machines; and in hand sewing and tailoring skills.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to design diverse piece costumes; and to train and direct the work of others.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

License or Certification: None.

Education or Training: High school graduation or equivalent with additional course work in the performing arts, costume design, or a closely related field.

Level and Type of Experience: Experience designing and constructing costumes.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledges and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

This is a new class established in March 1989 as part of the Classification Review/Specification Update Program. This class, along with the Theatre Production Specialist class, replaces the existing Theatre Specialist class.