THEA 233 - Costume Design

Institution:

Bates College

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Description:

In theater, as in life, clothes often "make the man." This course focuses on the myriad aspects of personality, position, and state of mind created and enhanced for stage characters by the art of costume design. Emphasis is placed on analyzing play texts and bringing characters to life. The course builds on aesthetic fundamentals developed in Theater 130, and offers further instruction in costume research, figure drawing, and sketching and painting skills used to present costume design information. This course is recommmended for students with an interest in visual and emotional impact of effective design on drama and performance. Prerequisite(s): Theater 130 or an indiviual portfolio review. Open to first-year students. Enrollment limited to 14. C. McDowell.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bates.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 786-6000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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