ADVANCED
COSTUME CONSTRUCTION- Spring 2007
Theatre-452-001
T/TH: 11:30am -
1:00pm
Room: AC/W 17
Kathleen Donnelly
e-mail: donnelly@uwosh.edu
Office: AC/W 220 -
424-7127
Office Hours: W 10:20 - 11:20am , Tues/Thurs: 9:00-10:00am
TEXT:
There is no assigned text for this course. A list of related texts used
throughout the course is listed under reference books.
GOALS:
Based on goals established by the Theatre Program, the goals of this
course, for the student, are: 1. To have a broad knowledge of the
processes of theatrical production; 2.To develop a commitment to the
pursuit of artistic excellence and integrity.
Theatre is a collaborative creative process requiring a broad knowledge
of the human condition to be successful. The importance of
theatre in society is well documented, and understanding the role it
plays in society contributes to the development of a well rounded
citizen. Theatre, as with all areas of the Liberal Arts, is
most effectively employed when it is built on a broad base of knowledge.
OBJECTIVE;
The goals listed above will be achieved through the following
objective. The objective of this course is to expand the
knowledge of the student in theatre/film/video to the advanced
techniques and skills in costume construction. This course builds on
techniques and skills acquired in the basic Costume Construction course
or through outside experience. The student will be introduced to both
flat and draped methods of pattern drafting, and advanced construction
techniques used in the creation of historical or Non Western costumes.
These principles will be demonstrated and tested through projects and
practical application.
LECTURE/DEMONSTRATION:
At the beginning of each project, a lecture/demonstration will be given
to familiarize the student with the purpose, demands, and techniques
required of a project.
PROJECTS:
There will be five projects required in this class. The
purpose of these projects is to give the student the specialized skills
in pattern drafting, and advanced techniques used in costuming for the
stage and screen. A production project is included which will
provide the student with a practical application of the skills learned.
ATTENDANCE:
Consistent attendance is critical to understanding the process and
techniques of advanced costume construction and pattern drafting. If a
student is going to be absent for a lecture, they need to contact the
professor in advance of the class, if possible. The student is also
responsible for getting the material that was covered in the missed
class, and expected to be prepared for the next class. Two unexcused
class absences will not affect grade, however unexcused absences in
excess of two will decrease your overall class grade by two points for
each absence thereafter. Because it is important to keep up
with the time schedule allotted, no late projects will be accepted.
PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS:
Project
1: Bodice Sloper
due: Feb 20th
The objective of the project is to
develop a bodice sloper , based on a selected dress form, using the
flat pattern method of pattern drafting. The bodice will then be cut
and constructed out of muslin and fitted on a dress form. Project will
be graded based on accuracy, neatness and demonstrated proficiency.
Project
2: Draped Bodice
due: March 6th
The objective of the project is to develop a pattern for a bodice or
garment, based on a selected dress form, using the draping
method of pattern drafting. The bodice will then be
sewn , and pattern lines transferred to a paper pattern. Project will
be graded based on accuracy, neatness and demonstrated proficiency.
Project
3: Construction of a Historical garment
due: March 29th- fitting
final garment due April
12
The objective of this project is to provide the student with the skills
needed to construct a historical garment with period details. Students
will construct an 18th C garment for the Spring production of A School
for Scandal. Project may require additional time during Costume Shop
hours to finish garment in a timely fashion. Projects will be
graded on accuracy, neatness and proficiency demonstrated.
Project
4: Pattern a Historical garment
due: April 5th
Part a: Paper Pattern
The objective of this project is to introduce the student to
the flat pattern (grid method) techniques used to draft a pattern of a
historical garment . The student will use as a basis a garment pattern
illustrated in the Janet Arnold: Patterns of Fashion series
or similar book to create a paper pattern. Projects will be graded on
accuracy, neatness and proficiency demonstrated.
Part b: Muslin
Mockup
due: May 1st
Students will use the patterns created in Project 4a to create a muslin
mockup of the garment. Students will then fit the garment on a dress
form to determine the alterations needed to the pattern. Muslin pieces
will be altered to created final pattern. Projects will be
graded on accuracy, neatness and proficiency demonstrated.
Project 5 : The
Historical Accessory Project
due: May 8th
The objective of the project is to provide the student the experience
of constructing accessories for historical costumes. The
student will create an accessory appropriate to the historical period
given. Projects will be graded on creativity and proficiency
demonstrated.
GRADES:
Grading for projects will be as follows:
| Project 1 |
15% |
| Project 2 |
15% |
| Project 3 |
25% |
| Project 4a |
15% |
| Project 4b |
15% |
| Project 5 |
15% |
|
100% |
p.3 Advanced Costume Construction Syllabus
SCHEDULE
Jan 30
Intro to course
Feb 1
Intro to Flat pattern Method
Feb 6
Flat pattern workday/ paper
pattern
Feb 8
Flat pattern workday / muslin
Feb 13
Flat pattern workday/ fit and true
Feb 15
Intro to Draping Method
Feb 20
Draping Method: muslin / Project #1 due
Feb 22
Draping Method: paper pattern
Feb 27
Draping Method: final muslin
Mar 1
Intro to Project #3: Construction of Historical
Garment
Mar 6
Historical Garment workday / Project #2 due
Mar 8
Historical Garment workday
Mar 13
Historical Garment workday
Mar 15 Historical Garment workday
Mar 20
SPRING BREAK
Mar 22
SPRING BREAK
Mar 27
Intro to Project #4: Historical Pattern Methods
Mar 29
Pattern Workday / Project #3 due for Fitting
Apr 3 Pattern Workday
Apr 5
Layout muslin of pattern
Apr 10
Cut muslin / Start muslin mockup
Apr 12
Muslin mockup workday / Project #3 final completion
Apr 17
Muslin mockup workday
Apr 19
Fit and alter mockup
Apr 24
Final pattern
Apr 26
Intro to Accessory Project
May 1 Accessory Workday /
Project #4 due
May 3
Accessory Workday
May 8 Project #5
due
May 10
Final Class Meeting
BIBLIOGRAPHY for Advanced Costume Construction
Armstrong, Helen Joseph. Patternmaking for Fashion Design,
2/e. New York: HarperCollins Publishers, 1995.
Arnold, Janet. Patterns of Fashion: The cut and construction
of clothes for men and women c1560-1620. London: Macmillan
London Limited, 1985.
Arnold, Janet. Patterns of Fashion I:
Englishwomen’s dresses and their construction c
1660-1860. London: Macmillan London Limited, 1985.
Arnold, Janet. Patterns of Fashion 2 :
Englishwomen’s dresses and their construction c 1860-1940.
London: Macmillan London Limited, 1985.
Davis, R.I. Men’s Garments 1830-1900: A guide to
pattern cutting and tailoring, 2/e (revised). Studio City, CA
: Players Press, Inc., 1994.
Emery, Joy Spanabel. Stage Costume Techniques.
Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 1981.
Holkeboer, Katherine Strand. Patterns for Theatrical
Costumes. New York: Drama Book Publishers, 1993.
Hunnisett, Jean. Period Costume for Stage & Screen:
Patterns for Women’s Dress 1800-1909. Studio City,
CA: Players Press, Inc., 1991.
Ingham, Rosemary/Covey, Liz: Costume Technicians
Handbook. Heinemann Publications
Waugh, Nora. Corsets and Crinolines. New York: Routledge/Theatre Arts
Books, 2000.
Waugh, Nora. The Cut of Women’s Clothes 1600-1930.
New York: Theatre Arts Books, 1968.
Waugh, Nora. The Cut of Men’s Clothes 1600-1900.
New York: Theatre Arts Books, 1964.