Introduction to Costume Syllabus for 2019-2020
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Music Building 302

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Course

DRAM-1342-001 Introduction to Costume

Prerequisites

Course Description

Study and application of costume construction, which may include basic sewing, patterning and period/styles. Students will also learn the principles and techniques for theatrical costume design.

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Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Strand-Evans, Katherine. Costume Construction. 2nd ed. Waveland Press, Inc.,Long Grove, Illinois, 2015. ISBN 978-1-4786-1129-5.

Supplies

Posterboard

Glue

Drawing or watercolor paper

Art supplies - markers, watercolors or pastels. (some supplies will be provided)

Student Performance

(minimum competencies)

After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the department/program.

1. Recognize and properly use sewing machines, notions, and related equipment.
2. POSSESS A DEEP RESPECT FOR THE THEATRE`S SAFETY PROCEDURES.
3. Understand basic costume construction techniques that can be applied to any production.
4. Utilize and understand theatrical terminology.
5. Apply basic patterning and design skills.

This course is designed to familiarize the student with the basics of costume construction. Through demonstration and practice, the theatre major or interested student will be able to apply knowledge from this course to the real-world production of plays at this school and at other venues.

Extensive demonstration, terminology, and application will give the student a comfortable and confident understanding of technical procedures used in the theatrical costume shop.

A final look at rendering and design will give the student a taste for production design as well as the ability to read plates and swatches and understand them.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

Proper attire should be worn to class as much of the instruction is laboratory based. No shorts, dresses, skirts, sandals, slippers, high-heeled footwear, or long/excessive jewelry permitted. Long hair should be kept back/up out of the face.

Grading Criteria

Tests averaged together (lowest test dropped) = 30%
Shop Projects averaged together = 40%
Final Project = 30%

A = 90-100 overall competency percentage
B = 80-89
C = 70-79
D = 60-69
F = 0-59

Makeup of missed tests and/or exams are left to the discretion of the instructor and only upon receipt of documentation justifying absence. Details to be discussed on first day of class.

Attendance

Please see Amarillo College's Attendance Policy in your catalog.

Each student is allowed three unexcused absences before your final grade is affected. For each absence beyond these allotted three, the student’s grade will be reduced by one-half grade with each subsequent absence. In addition to unexcused absences, three tardies or early exits will equal one absence. Participation in official university business must be documented by a written notice from the sponsoring faculty or staff member. A student who is absent from classes for official university business day shall be allowed to take an examination or complete an assignment scheduled within a reasonable time.

Calendar

*Calendar subject to change
Week 1
08/26: Introduction of the Class and Syllabus Discussion (in the EXTH Lobby--after first class, all others will be in the Costume Shop at 2220 S. Harrison)
08/27: Chapter 1: The Shop, Supplies, Equipment, Tools, and Safety (Last day to drop with 100% refund.)
08/28: Chapter 3: All Things Fabric
08/29: Finishing Chapters 1 and 3--Test #1
Week 2
09/02: NO CLASS--Labor Day
09/03: Chapter 4: Hand and Machine Sewing
09/05: Test #2--Practice for Project #1 (Last day to drop with 70% refund.)
09/06: Project #1 due at end of class (hand and machine sewing)
Week 3
09/09: Chapter 2: Taking Measurements and Using Commercial Patterns
09/10: Chapters 5 and 6: Creating a Costume and Draping (Last day to drop with 25% refund.)
09/11: Chapters 6 and 7: Draping and Flat-Patterning
09/12: Finish Chapters 2, 5, 6, and 7--Test #3
Week 4
09/16: Project #2 (trace, cut, and build a simple shirt)--Construction Begins
09/17: In-Class Construction of Project #2
09/18: In-Class Construction of Project #2
09/19: Project #2 is due by the end of class--Assigned for next Wednesday: Read Doll's House for
Final Project (will be provided in Blackboard)
Week 5
09/23: Chapter 8: Detail Work
09/24: Chapter 9: Fabric Modifications
09/25: Test #4--Discussion of Doll's House
09/26: Begin work on Design Collage for Project #3--bring research with you to class
Week 6
09/30: Project #3 is due at the beginning of class--Discuss and Assign Costume Plots and Additional Design Paperwork for Project #4
10/01: Drawing the Body practicing drawing one male, one female for Project #5
10/02: Continue Drawing the Body practicing drawing one male, one female for Project #5
10/03: Project #4 is due at the beginning of the class--Continue working on Project #5
Week 7
10/07: Project #5 is due at the beginning of the class--Clothing your Figures and Swatching
10/08: Rendering Presentation--LAST DAY TO DROP
10/09: Discussing the Final Project and In-Class Work on It
10/10: In-Class Work on Final Project
Week 8
10/14: In-Class Work on Final Project
10/15: In-Class Work on Final Project
10/16: Final Project Presentations to the Class

Additional Information

Departmental Website: www.TheatreAC.org

Syllabus Created on:

08/25/19 7:21 PM

Last Edited on:

08/25/19 9:23 PM