Introduction to role of costume designer as collaborative artist in theatre process. Survey of historical implications for design. Basic skills of costume construction. Laboratory assignments with mainstage productions. Work on the actor's self, to generate believable human behavior on stage.
Class exercises to develop and discipline actor's physical, vocal, and imaginative equipment.
Laboratory assignments with major productions. Art and application of theatrical makeup, realism to fantasy. Laboratory assignments in conjunction with all major productions. 220 Readings in Classical Theatre. Examination of classical plays as basis for production and performance.