External Decoration Flashcards
What are external decorations?
External decorations are the things that are use to change the form of the character’s appearance.
What are 4 functions of a costume?
Helps to reinforce the character’s personality
Helps to determine to status or position of a character in a play
Help to show the gender of the character
Helps to reinforce the setting
What is the name of the person who makes costumes?
Costume Designer
4 things costume designers do
They do hours of research and go to great lengths to find the correct fabric for their design
They include accessories in their design
What are some rules in designing costumes?
Read the script
Select the appropriate design
Draw a sketch
Select the colours
What is makeup?
Makeup is used to create a specific character.
What are some used of stage makeup?
-helps to reinforce the theme or style of the play
-Used to show injuries
-The colours of the makeup is often selected to match the character’s personality
What are 2 techniques when applying makeup?
Stippling and layering.
What is stippling?
Using a brush to dap on make up
What is a prop?
A prop is anything moveable touched by actors.
Who’s responsible for the design of props?
The Set designers.
When props had to be smashed on stage what were they made from?
Sugar glass
When props had to be smashed on stage what were they made from?
Sugar glass
When props had to be smashed on stage what were they made from?
Sugar glass
What is costume design?
The designing of the clothes wore by actors on stage.
What should costume designs consider?
Colour, texture, materials, appearance.
What is another name of the neutral mask?
Universal mask
Who invented the neutral mask?
Jacques Lecoq
What does the neutral mask do?
allow those who wear it get in touch with their core being.
What did the comedy and tragedy mask represent?
Represent the emotions the characters were feeling
Where did the mardi gras mask originated?
Ritual celebrations.
What are 3 materials masks were made from?
cork, wood, linen and sometimes real hair.
What happened when people wore mardi gras?
They were free to be whoever they wanted to be and mingle with any class they wanted.
What were women not allowed to do?
act in any plays or wear masks. If they did their reputation would be questioned.
What are the 3 functions of a mask?
To protect, to disguise or to identify the wearer
What were some uses of masks in drama?
Communicate ideas
represent characters
symbolize god and nature
