DRA 142 Costuming

Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course covers the techniques of costume construction and crafts processes. Emphasis is placed on learning costuming techniques, using equipment and materials, and finishing production-appropriate costumes. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of pattern drafting, construction techniques, and costume fitting procedures.

This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

Course is typically offered in Fall.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

Complete examples of basic hand and machine sewing by demonstrating on fabric a variety of common stitch applications useful in costume building and alterations.
Organize all facets of a costume budget for a large play or musical by calculating dollar amounts for: tools and supplies, maintenance and laundry, fabric and notions, shopping and accessories.
Analyze professional costume shop practices by creating a sample work schedule for a play, including: work hours, meetings, actor fittings, deadlines and technical rehearsals.
Explore employment of patterns for costume construction by laying out, measuring and cutting fabric based on templates, both standard and modified for custom use.
Assemble wearable garment by applying cutting, stitching and finishing skills.
Determine usage of theatrical fabrics and trims through examination and manipulation of actual examples.
Create stage worthy examples of costume crafts by dyeing, painting and distressing garments for current or future use in a live theatrical production.