"What a costume designer does is a cross between magic and camouflage. We create the illusion of changing the actors into what they are not. We ask the public to believe that every time they see a performer on the screen, he's become a different person." - Edith Head
This course will provide students with instruction in the basic techniques of theatrical costume design. This will include: figure drawing; how the elements and principles of design relate to and are utilized in costume design; collaboration; script analysis; research methods; costume design process; character analysis; the function and purpose of costumes in theatre; an introduction to fashion history; fabric selection; rendering techniques; and the use of various media.
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.CN.14 - Explain production choices based on the “given circumstances,” environmental and situational conditions of a theatrical work.
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
What are the national core arts standards? - check out the NCAS website for more detail
The national core arts standards are a process that guides educators in providing a unified quality arts education for students in Pre-K through high school. Read more about the Conceptual Framework for Arts Learning.
VA CR 1.1 - Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work
use strategies such as recording, research, imagination, memory, and observation to begin creating and make decisions about next steps.
use media exploration to begin creating and make decisions about next steps.
VA CR 3.1 - Refine and complete artistic work
I can plan revisions (to refine or complete work) based on criteria from contemporary and/or traditional cultural contexts.
VA PR 4.1 - Select, analyze and interpret artistic work for presentation
I can analyze, select, and curate artworks in preparation for exhibition or revision (i.e., as personal artwork, group shows and/or artistic collections).
VA PR 6.1 - Convey Meaning through presentation of artistic work
I can explain the personal intent in my artwork.
I can justify the personal intent in my artwork.
I can find evidence of the impact that social, cultural, or political beliefs and understandings have on artwork.
I can use evidence that I see in an artwork to draw conclusions about possible social, cultural, or political beliefs.
I can describe a variety of interpretations of artwork and the personal connections that come into play in those interpretations.
VA RE 7.1 - Perceive and analyze artistic work
I can use evidence to explain the ways in which artwork communicates ideas about the human experience.
VA RE 8.1 - Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work
I can support my interpretation of artwork with evidence found in the work and its social, cultural, or political context.
VA CN 11.1 - Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural and historical context to deepen understanding
I can describe how culture, traditions, and history may influence personal responses to art.
I can identify the ways in which my attitudes and beliefs influence my interpretations of artwork.