Costume Construction

Technology

ISTE.EL.1.1.d - Technology Fundamentals: Student understands the fundamental concepts of technology operations, demonstrates the ability to choose, use and troubleshoot current technologies, and is able to transfer their knowledge to explore emerging technologies

Technical Theater

• TD.CR.15 - Create a timeline for executing production elements for a hypothetical or realized show.

• TD.CR.16 - Collaborate as a creative team with specified roles to make artistic, interpretive choices in a devised or scripted work.

• TD.PR.16 - Execute a specific production role safely and within overall script/technical requirements for a school or public performance.

• TD.PR.17 - Use Operate machinery/tools and/or control boards safely and as directed under supervision of a teacher/professional technician to support production elements of a theatre work.

Portrait of a Graduate

• PG.RA.SD.2 - Monitor and direct my own learning

• PG.RA.SD.4 - Have a growth mindset by reflecting on learning experiences and applying insights to the future

• PG.RA.PRR.3 - Persevere to accomplish difficult tasks and to overcome academic challenges and personal barriers in order to meet goals

• PG.RA.PRR.5 - Incorporate feedback effectively 

• PG.ER.C.3 - Exercise flexibility and compromise to accomplish common goals

• PG.ER.C.4 - Leverage the group to create new ideas and increase innovation and quality of work

• PG.ER.C.5 - Assume shared responsibility

Class work & projects

• Two sewing projects per quarter: Students will complete two (2) sewing projects per quarter.  All sewing projects are due a week before the Quarter midpoint, and a week before the end of the quarter.  This includes a written project planning journal entry, and a self-assessment and reflection.

• Progression of Projects:  Students in this class will all be at different skill levels, and that is OK.  Your experience in this course is designed to take your current skill level, and boost you up from there.  Projects will be selected from a menu that is arranged to be like the rungs of a ladder.

Tech and Devices

• Bring your charged chromebook to class every day. 

• Personal devices will not be allowed to be used, even for music,  or digital art in the classroom as per State guidelines and the ACT school wide policy.  (Chromebooks are permitted for access to music during independent work time.)  This means no phones, no iPads, or any other device, as per the 2025-2026 Eastconn policy.

• Keep your  journal/sketchbook in the classroom, and not take it home so you are prepared for class every day.

grading and late work

• Communicate with my teacher about late work.  If I miss the due date, even when I am out sick,  I must communicate BEFORE the due date outlining a specific reason with my teacher via email (smurphy@act.eastconn.org) or I will receive an IE (insufficient evidence) on the work.  See ACT’s the document on ACT’s grading policies for details  (If you have special accommodations (like a 504 or IEP), familiarize yourself with the specifics of your plan.) 

• “If students require an extension on an assignment, they must email a request for an extension outlining a specific reason PRIOR to the due date for that assignment. - From ACT's Grading Practices document.

Facilities Use and Studio Etiquette:

• Ask permission to  take classroom supplies that would be used up permanently (fabric, etc.) 

• Students are NOT required to buy anything for the class.  Fabric and materials for most projects will be provided.  If I want something special for a project, I will communicate with my teacher well in advance to get the right materials.

• Everyone helps with clean-up, even if you didn’t use the stuff in question.

• Food and drink (other than water)  is not allowed in classroom spaces, as per ACT school wide policy.  This means no energy drinks, iced coffee drinks etc, snacks etc.

• Observe safety protocols, and don’t use equipment you don’t know how to use without help.

• Keep bags and other belongings under the tables rather than on the tables..  Space is limited, and bags can be a tripping hazard.

• Respect our space.  I will help keep tools neat, and accessible.  We all clean up together, regardless of who used the tools.

Being Self Directed and Personally Responsible

• All course materials will be available on Google Classroom, Sarah’s website, and in hard copy in the classroom.

• Use classroom resources like Sarah’s youtube videos, books in the classroom library, and written instructions to independently troubleshoot.  I will not sit idle waiting to be told what to do.

• Incorporate feedback into work revision

• We do not settle for mediocre work.

• Use your  studio time to work on my projects and assignments for this class.

• Complete two (2) sewing projects per quarter.  All sewing projects are due a week before the Quarter midpoint, and a week before the end of the quarter.  This includes a written project planning journal entry, and a self-assessment and reflection.