This course introduces students to the principles and techniques associated with theatrical stage makeup. Through practical application and experimentation, students will be encouraged to explore a variety of methods, materials, and possibilities for a range of character types; including fantasy and special effects makeup techniques. Students will be provided lectures, handouts, and class and video demonstrations throughout the semester.

This course is designed as an introduction to the theory and application of costume and accessory design for the stage. Students will explore the artistic, historical, and technical aspects of creating costumes and accessories, learning about key vocabulary, equipment, and materials used in costume technology. Influences on design theory will be examined through examples from Deaf Theatre and cultural, physical, and visual-based performances. Students will gain an appreciation for the relationship that costumes and accessories contribute to the overall meanings of dramatic performance.

This course is an exploration of the principles, elements, and practicalities of costume design for theatrical productions. This is a workshop style class, in which students learn primarily through their own design projects and peer/instructor critique. Students will create their own designs through a process of character analysis, based on the script and directorial concept, research, and conceptualization techniques. Designs will be created using hand drawing and computer programs. Emphasis will be placed on strategies for communicating design choices through rendering techniques, research, presentations, and other expressive activities.