PROD 126 - Costume Construction

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

Description:

Covers basic sewing techniques, both hand and machine sewing, basic construction methods, measuring an actor and how to use a commercial pattern. A completed garment is constructed during the course. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the program. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1) Use basic hand sewing stitches to construct or repair costumes. (2) Use a sewing machine appropriately. (3) Measure an actor accurately. (4) Draft a simple pattern given directions. (5) Read a commercial pattern and create a completed garment from it. (6) Translate the skills learned to uses in the prop shop and scene shop as well as the costume shop.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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