A studio course in basic patterning, cutting, and construction techniques. Additional hours in related theatre activities may be required. Topics may include tailoring, corsetry, millinery, armor, wigs, masks, and jewelry. The course may be repeated for credit. A studio course in costume design, principles, and presentation.
Projects address specific problems in design.
Advanced theory and practice of specific stage movement, such as clowning, mask, stage combat, mime, etc. May be repeated once for credit with a different topic. The course focuses on audition and interview techniques, the union, and resume writing and other skills required to apply for positions in the academic and professional theatre. Theory and methodology of textual analysis of play scripts for production. Study and practice of acting styles from 1850 to the present.