Thea 1030 1st Edition Lecture 10 Intro to Theatre What do clothes say about the wearer Age Color Texture Modesty Socio Economic Status Silhouette Shape Color Texture Personality Color Pattern texture Gender Fit silhouette shape Color Est Character Time Period Place Location Time of Year Accessories Costume Designer s Process 1 Read the play for overall idea 3x is good For specific costume references and to create a detailed costume plot 2 Meet with director discuss concept 3 Research 4 Sketching 5 Rendering with scenic design and costume design 6 Measure Actors 7 Decide to pull build or buy 8 Draft Patterns 9 Mock up muslins Used for fitting actors Light cotton fabric Mock up imitation of final costume 10 Build costumes Costume Shop Manager Makes sure costumes are built on time Maintain the garmets
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