Description
TPA 2232 F, W
BEGINNING COSTUME AND MAKE-UP (3)
3 hours per week
This course is an introduction to costuming for the theater. Subjects to be covered include: safety and health issues for the costumer; job descriptions and positions in the costuming field; fabric identification; overview of patterning options; basic hand and machine sewing techniques; measurements, fitting and alterations; costume research; pre-production and production period and budget; stage make-up: basic, old age and specialty; and portfolio development. Students will be involved in building the fall and spring show and will be expected to work outside of class when necessary.