Beginning Costume and Makeup (TPA2232 (CC12))
Term: Fall Semester 2011 (CC)
Schedule
Tue-Thu, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM (8/22/2011 - 12/16/2011) Location: 0001 (Fine Arts - Lecture)
Description
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; preproduction and production period and budget; stage makeup: 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.