COSTUME DESIGN

Costume Design 101

Ms. FlygareFort Herriman Middle SchoolHerriman, Utah

What are costumes?

Requirements of a Costume Designer

Things to consider when designing costumes

What is a Costume Plot?

The process of Costume Design

Careers in Costume Design

Costume Department/ Wardrobe

Mascot Design

Prom dress and Pageant Design

Theater Design

Television Design

Movie Design

Music Design

Dance Design

Professional Dressers

Complete an activity

WHAT ARE COSTUMES?

They are clothes that people wear.They help portray a character.Helps the audience understand the

time and place of the story.Differ from everyday clothes.

THINK ABOUT HALLOWEEN…

WHAT DID YOU DRESS UP FOR LAST HALLOWEEN AND WHAT DID YOUR COSTUME LOOK LIKE? – Think about the materials you used– Think about the design you used.

HOW DO WE GET COSTUMES??

MakingRentingBuyingBorrowing

WHAT REQUIREMENTS MUST A DESIGNER MEET?

1. THE COSTUMES OF THE DESIGNER MUST READILY REVEAL TO THE AUDIENCE THE CHARACTER’S PERSONALITY.

2. THE COSTUMES MUST REVEAL THE

a. AGEb. OCCUPATIONc. WEALTH or STATUSd. SOCIAL POSITION

3. The costumes must reflect the setting of the story, both time and place.

COSTUMES SHOULD BE CAREFULLY PLANNED…

Study the period of when the story takes place

Research in costume booksLook in encyclopediasOld magazines (“People” or “National

Geographic”)Paintings

There are 4 things to consider when planning a costume.

1. Consider the line or silhouette.

That is the curvature of the costume. For example, a short, straight “sack” silhouette is indicative of the late 1920’s.

There are 3 basic types of silhouette:

1. The draped line, like in an Indian sari2. The fitted line, like men’s tights in

Shakespearean times.3. Combination, like a fitted bodice and draped skirt. This costume to the right is an example of a Ladies’ summer walking-out dress of 1804.

2. Consider the choice of fabric.

A. Fabric helps to suggest

social status. 1. Luxurious texture suggests wealth

2. Rough textures suggest poverty

B. The weight of the fabric is

important too.1. Regal robes require bulky material

2. Fairies’ from Midsummer Night’s Dream need light weight material that will flow easily.

3. Consider the color.

Proper choice of color will help establish the play’s mood and the personality of the character. – Blues and greens are restful– Red conveys danger or anger– Black denotes tragedy– Purple suggest royalty– White is associated with purity and innocence

4. Consider decoration.

Decoration includes trim and accessories attached to the costume.– Buttons– Lace– Hats– Shoes– Fans– Canes– Jewelry

Costume Plot

Costume Plot—A chart listing each character, the acts or scenes in which they appear, and all the garments, undergarments, and accessories needed.

Costume plots tell you what you need to get. Then you can meet with the actor or cast and find out who already has what.

Article about costume plots and examples and photos from “The King and I,” Beauty and the Beast,” and “Evita.”

– http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5491574/ how_to_plot_out_costumes_for_stage.html?cat=40

Read one of the articles about the process of designing costumes:

http://www.costumedesignblog.com/?p=78 http://www.media-match.com/usa/jobtypes/costume-de

signer-jobs-402696.php

http://artsalive.ca/collections/costumes/designer_role.php?lang=en

http://library.uvm.edu/~pmardeus/theat/theat40tenstepspring10.pdf

Watch one of the following videos on the process of designing costumes:

http://syndicate.missouri.edu/media/show/139 http://syndicate.missouri.edu/media/show/140 http://www.stagework.org.uk/webdav/harmonis

e@Page%252F@id=6012&Document%252F@id=5989.html

Costume design

•Costume Designer—meets with the director, researches the play, then designs the costumes for the entire play to fit the period.

•Costumes must compliment each other and the scene design.

•Requires much study and experience.

•The study of costuming will help you understand another aspect of theatre and performance.

Read the job description of a Costume Designer:

http://www.fashion-schools.org/costume-designer.htm

Costume department/wardrobe:

Costume Crew—The committee in charge of costuming the show.

Makes and repairs costumes daily. Read the article or watch the following video:

– http://www.media-match.com/usa/jobtypes/costumes-wardrobe-jobs-402697.php

– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e46B5Apm7Jc

Mascot Design:

Read one of the following articles:– http://www.olympus-flag.com/Mascot/Mascot-costumes-Design.htm

– http://www.imcmascots.com/mascots-design.asp

Prom and Pageant Design:

Read the article or watch the following video:– http://www.costumedesignblog.com/?p=249– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZhVMYT_ZGI

Theater Design:

Watch one of the following videos: “Wicked”: 1.

http://www.susanhilferty.com/videoblog/2009/6/13/wicked-costume-design-process.html

2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9yp-gP6RZU Disney’s “High School Musical”:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7Z6NBhkhrM “Legally Blonde”:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vNgDvdJIXE

Television Show Design:

Watch one of the following videos: NCIS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEUstbXVzRY Mad Men:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvztMnWPaww Game of Thrones (HBO):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3z_c_hV8nEg Glee:

http://www.5min.com/Video/JSYK-Exclusive-Interview---Glee-Costume-Designer-517150520

Movie Costume Design:

Watch one of the following videos: Sweeney Todd:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEbha8PQIK4 Tron: Legacy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ko3IXU0BZ1A Australia:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUnnxFOcZGY

Music Entertainer Design:

Watch one of the following videos: Sugarland:

– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NAhhuxuQiA $99 dollar music video:

– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3jQCsJfVOY

Dance Design:

Watch one of the following videos: Dancing with the Stars:

– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOTMwHosIZw Figure Skating:

– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-btyRvmDPrU Dance:

– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caIfa0PFsSw Cirque Du Soleil: (Read the article and scroll down to the video)

– http://getinmedia.com/careers/costume-designer-live – (Just video): http://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=59hKA3bhjlY&feature=player_embedded

Professional Dressers

Dressers – Each is assigned to an actor to help them dress and undress and keep all costumes organized.

Read the following article:– http://www.theatermania.com/new-york/news/06-2011/

dresser-up_38290.html

On a piece of paper, do one of the three activities on the following site:

http://hsc.csu.edu.au/textiles_design/project/3261/costume.htm