Chapter 9

Question 1

Costumes Indicate…

Answer 1

position/status
sex
occupation
flamboyant(bright colors) vs modest
independence or dependence

Question 2

Objectives of Costume Designer

Answer 2

set style of play
indicate historical period
nature of characters(status, job, personality)
relationships among characters(contrast)
symbolically convey significance of characters or theme
meet needs of individual performers, be flexible
be consistent with production and other visual elements

Question 3

Steps in Costume Design

Answer 3

reads script 3 times- pleasure, specifics, qualities(age, traits, etc)
meets with director and other designers to coordinate look of the show

Question 4

Costume Designer and Responsibilities

Answer 4

pulling- choose costume owned by theatre company or warehouse, not owned
building- create costume from scratch, first makes muslin mock ups(cheap material that fits the actor)

Question 5

Elements of Costume Design

Answer 5

Line- how does costume shape the body, can indicate time period
Color- suggests mood, personality, age, can indicate changes in a character
Fabric- texture of it, can communicate meaning and changes visual aspects

Question 6

Makeup Design

Answer 6

application of cosmetics to body
helps performer become that character
mostly needed to correct for age
needed for bruises, etc