THD 295-01 - Special Topic: Costume Construction

4 credits (Spring)

This course is intended as an introduction implementation of a costume designer’s vision. Students will become familiar with the planning and problem-solving inherent in this implementation as well as various techinques used to construct costumes, from sewing and patterning to masks, makeup and millinery. In a practical laboratory environment, students will develop skills associated with sewing equipment as well as hand sewing techniques, surface treatments, dyeing, fiber and fabric identification, altering and re-purposing of material.

Prerequisite: One 100-level Theatre course.
Instructor: Howell-Gritsch