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Unit Competencies
Unit Competencies
Use the elements of art to organize images with intent, and to convey meaning.
Resources and Materials
Resources and Materials
Prezi Presentation: History of Costume
Practice
Practice
Art Notes: Make a list of every single thing you are wearing. Clothing, jewelry, body modifications, make-up, hairstyle, body hair removal, beauty and hygiene products, etc.
We will sort the items into different categories to determine the purpose of "costume". Discussion questions include: What are you wearing? Where was it made? What is it made out of? Why do you wear it? What does it reveal? What does it hide? What does it communicate? How has your ‘costume’ evolved over the last 10 years?
Art Notes: from the Prezi Presentation: History of Costume: Analysis of different “everyday costumes”. Time, place, gender, social class, occupation, personality etc.
Unit Resources and Materials
Unit Resources and Materials
Reading: Magic Garment ch. 4
Reading: Fundamentals of Theatrical Design ch. 8
Handout: Elements of Design Reference Sheet
Google Slides: Costume Design Elements
Handout: Sarah's notes for the Costume Design Elements and Principles Presentation
Prezi Presentation: History of Costume
Unit Summative Assessment Options
Unit Summative Assessment Options
Option 1: "Twinsies" - two rough design sketches featuring outfits of a similar description, but designed for two very different characters. (example: black dress with wide brim black hat, as in the image of Elpheba and Holly Golightly.) Accompanied by a short written explanation how the outfits reflect the character's age, setting, personality, gender, etc. (One paragraph for each drawing)
Option 2: Opposite Concepts: Design costumes for each concept on 8 head figures. The models should be the same general size and body type, so the concept is expressed through the costuming choices rather than the actor or model’s body type. Two finished original full color renderings accompanied by a short written explanation how the outfits reflect the character's age, setting, personality, gender, etc. (One paragraph for each drawing)
Option Three: Pulling from Stock: Convey the concepts using items from costume storage. Dress a mannequin, or two live models. The outfits must feature at least three different items. (clothing, shoes, hats, wigs, etc.) Two complete outfits assembled from stock featuring at least three different items. clothing, shoes, hats, wigs, etc.) Modeled on mannequins or live models, accompanied by a short written explanation how the outfits reflect the character's age, setting, personality, gender, etc. (One paragraph for each drawing)
Option 4: Examples from the Pros: Find digital copies of the costume renderings of professional costume designers that convey opposite concepts. Give credit to the original artist, and cite source. companied by a short written explanation how the outfits reflect the character's age, setting, personality, gender, etc. (One paragraph for each drawing)
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