Theater 462 - Costume Design Studio

Continuation of THEATER 362. Costume design theory, conceptualization, and solution of related problems. Design projects, concept papers, journal, sketch book, and appropriate design work for department productions. Prerequisites: 300-level theater courses or equivalent, consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. Satisfies the Integrative Experience requirement for BA-Theatr majors.

Open to students majoring or minoring in Theater. Pre Req: THEATER 362 Fabric specialist (painter, dyer) is a significant portion of costume design, making in the theatre, film, and TV industry. They are the magicians that alter the fabric texture, color, and pattern, and finalize the looks of the costume according to different settings and character needs. Topics to be covered will include general fiber and fabric knowledge, color dyeing, matching with different types of dye products, including RIT union dye, Pro-chemical Acid Dye, fiber reactive dye, Aljo Brand Dyes. Different dyeing techniques include: ombre dyeing, Tie Dye and Fortuny pleated dye technique, also screen printing. All participants would need to follow the safety and property rules in the Dye Room of the Costume Shop. Please also noted that all the students would be expected to spend 3 hours average per week in the dye room to work on projects as lab time. The lab schedule is flexible, and more info will be released during the class.