TH 461 - Costume Design

Description:
Basic principles of design related to theatrical costumes. The role of the costume designer in planning and developing a sketch from the initial reading of the script through production, research, production meetings, and rendering technique.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: either TH 361, both FCSA 388 and TH 366, or admission to the apparel design minor.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of the theory and skill in the practice of costume design, using the elements of design in creating costumes for both contemporary and period plays.
Demonstrate skills in the psychological use of the design principles in creating impressions for the audience.
Demonstrate advancement in the role of the costume designer from development of the design through production.
Critically comment on the strengths and weakness of their own work as well as the work of their peers.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/16/2006