Theater and Dance 266 - Transformation/Revelation: Introduction to Costume Design

Intro to Costume Design

Fall
2024
01
4.00
Junghyun Lee

M/W | 9:30 AM - 10:50 AM

Amherst College
THDA-266-01-2425F
jglee@amherst.edu

An investigative look at clothes and style through the lens of costume design, rooted in cultural, socio-economic and political landscapes. In this course, students are introduced to fashion in history and the core principles of costume design for performance.  Assignments consist of reading, research, and small-scale presentations. No previous design experience is required.  Fall semester.  Professor Lee.

How to handle overenrollment: null

Students who enroll in this course will likely encounter and be expected to engage in the following intellectual skills, modes of learning, and assessment: This course will involve regular attendance and class participation, class discussion, reading, independent research, possible viewing and writing assignments, visual analysis, and small-scale presentations, as applicable. Attendance at performances outside of class and/or field trips may also be required.

Permission is required for interchange registration during all registration periods.