THEA383

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THEA383

Costume Design for Theater & Dance THEA383 SP

Not Currently Offered

This course is an in-depth examination of the process of designing costumes for dance and theater through the investigation of selected texts and musical compositions. 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: Discussion Seminar Studio

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00

Prerequisites: THEA105

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999

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