Design Process: Costume (221-2-20)

Instructors

Alaina Marie Moore

Meeting Info

Wirtz 220 Wet Design Studio: Tues, Thurs 12:00PM - 1:50PM

Overview of class

This course is an introduction to the process of costume design. Through the coursework and in-class presentations you will learn the steps to the design process for a costume designer for theatre. You will become familiar with how to approach a script from the perspective of a costume designer, and generate ideas based on visual and written research that will be presented in a visual format (i.e. drawing, collage, etc.).

Learning Objectives

a. Understand the elements, purpose, and process of empathetic in-class critique in order to engage with the work of their peers constructively.
b. Demonstrate the ability to research a text and play dramaturgically and from a personal and design point of view.
c. Ability to analyze text and dramatic character to develop a costume design concept.
d. Gain knowledge of creating various paperwork that would be submitted to a costume shop throughout the design process.
e. Demonstrate the ability to visually (via costume renderings in various mediums and research), orally (through design presentations), and in writing (through design statements), articulate and defend design choices.

Class Materials (Required)

$85 in art supplies
$25 in printing

Class Attributes

Attendance at 1st class mandatory