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Academic Year 2002/2003

Costume Design
THEA 383 FA

An in-depth examination of the process of designing costumes through the investigation of selected texts and musical compostions. The topics covered will include the production design concept, the collaborative artistic process, script analysis, the visualization of character, styles of costume design, costume history and research, basic design, rendering, fabrics, and production organization.

MAJOR READINGS

Both contemporary and classical texts and music, which might include: Sophocles, OEDIPUS REX Moliere, THE MISANTHROPE Muller, MEDEA PLAYS Fornes, FEFU AND HER FRIENDS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Weekly assignments. Final design project.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Studio

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: THEA105 OR ARST131 OR ARST445 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-18-2003

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