THE 334G - Costuming

Institution:

University of Southern Maine

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Description:

This course introduces costume history and design. A survey outlines major trends in fashion from the Greeks to the 19th century. Students learn costume design by using the basic elements of line, color, and texture, by fulfilling the costume requirements encountered in scripts, and by analyzing characters. Drawing and rendering techniques are taught. The practicum (THE 104) supplements lectures by teaching sewing skills and allowing students to construct costumes for a University theatre production. Enrollment in THE 104 Practicum in Costuming is required for theatre majors and recommended for all costuming students, but need not be concurrent. Prerequisite: sophomore status or THE 101G. Cr 3.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.usm.maine.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 780-4141

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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