Costume design Flashcards
silhouette
rough outline of a figure to inform character status and motivation
texture
type of materials used such as a soft silk, smooth satin or a rough denim to inform the character status and motivation
drape
the way a material hangs on an actor
style
refers to the style of era, nation or class
aesthetic
the overall visual appeal of a characters costume that can be manipulated to affect actor-audience relationship
status
a characters level of power and socioeconomical status, that will affect design choices
connection
having the characters in the same colour/style to represent their relationship on stage
costume fittings
wardrobe department’s fitting rooms at least weekly during rehearsal, bc changes due to discoveries about how the actor will need to move in their costume
costume manufacturing (development)
typically 8 weeks ahead of bump in,
- make a toil, then create the costumes
- fittings with the actors to fit costumes
- experiment with variety of materials
- test actor functionality
- create a costume bible
- create a quick change schedule
who is involved making costumes?
cutters, tailors, makers, milliners and art finishers
what is a toil?
a test pattern out of inexpensive fabric ie. muslin or linen
costume design (planning)
conduct research into era
generate costume ideas
research characters to inform designs
create a mood board + colour palette
Initial sketches
costume design (presentation)
- help repair potential damages
- help with costume changes
- ensure costumes stay in pristine condition
- bump in, bump out
- practise quick changes
What should costumes show:
tone and style
time and place
character information
practical costume tools:
sewing machines, hot glue gun,
