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Costume Design

3-0-9 units. HASS-A · Undergraduate

Studio workshop designed for students who possess a basic understanding of the principles of design and seek a more intensive study of costume. Students develop designs through a collaborative creative process that incorporates production dramaturgy and script analysis, and map those findings to a scenographically charged directorial concept. Fosters period research, conceptual design, and rendering skills through practical studio exercises. Instruction in life drawing, visual presentation, and basic costume construction provides the tools for applying conceptual design skills in performance. Lab fee required.

Fall 2009 · The Craft of Costume Design

This class provides an overview of some of the techniques used in creating costume pieces that are crafted rather than sewn. We will use a variety of materials and techniques to create specific costume pieces while at the same time exploring alternative applications possible for each material/technique.

Fall 2008 · Beginning Costume Design and Construction

This is an intermediate workshop designed for students who have a basic understanding of the principles of theatrical design and who want a more intensive study of costume design and the psychology of clothing. Students develop designs that emerge through a process of character analysis, based on the script and directorial concept. Period research, design, and rendering skills are fostered through practical exercises. Instruction in basic costume construction, including drafting and draping, provide tools for students to produce final projects.

Readings

  • Anderson, Barbara, and Cletus Anderson. Costume Design. 2nd ed. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, 1998. ISBN: 978-0155083790.
    Listed reading
  • Cunningham, Rebecca. The Magic Garment: Principles of Costume Design. Prospect Heights, IL: Waveland Press, 1993. ISBN: 978-0881337624.
    Listed reading
  • Baker, Georgia O’Daniel, and Helen Redel Pullman. “The Basic Figure and How Clothes Fit the Body.” Chapter 1 in A Handbook of Costume Drawing . Burlington, MA: Focal Press, 2000. ISBN: 9780240804033.
    Listed reading
  • Edwards, Betty. “Drawing Out Insight.” Chapter 7 in Drawing on the Artist Within . New York, NY: Fireside, 1987. ISBN: 9780671635145.
    Listed reading
  • Hamm, Jack. “Building on the Double Triangle.” In Drawing the Head and Figure . New York, NY: Perigee Trade, 1982, p. 45. ISBN: 9780399507915.
    Listed reading
  • Russell, John C. Stupid Kids . New York, NY: Dramatists Play Service, 2000. ISBN: 9780822216988.
    Listed reading
  • Zipes, Jack. The Trials & Tribulations of Little Red Riding Hood . New York, NY: Routledge, 1993. ISBN: 978-0415908351.
    Listed reading
  • Goldman, James. The Lion in Winter . New York, NY: Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2004. ISBN: 9780812973358.
    Listed reading

Prerequisites & course information

Prereq: None Acad Year 2027-2028: U (Spring) Acad Year 2028-2029: Not offered 3-0-9 units. HASS-A

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