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

Intro to Costume Design

Fall
2025
01
4.00
Junghyun Lee

M/W | 10:05 AM - 11:20 AM

Amherst College
THDA-266-01-2526F
Webster Hall Room G008
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 design presentations. No previous design experience is required. Limited to 14 students. Fall semester. Professor Lee.

How to handle overenrollment: Priority given to THDA majors, first-years, and sophomores.

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 design presentations, as applicable. Attendance at performances outside of class and/or field trips required.

Permission is required for interchange registration during all registration periods.