Design/Set/Costume Quiz

Why might a costume designer use a specific colour within a costume?

• To show the audience the time period of the play

• To convey a symbolic idea

• To show the audience the age of the character

What is the fit of a costume?

• How good the costume looks

• How the clothing fits a performer?

• How accurately a costume fits the context of the play?

What does costume to refer to?

• Every item the performer wears including hair and make up

• Everything the actor carries on stage

• Just the clothes the actor wears on stage

Costume can be used to help communicate a characters status, what do we mean by status?

• Their social media update

• A characters position in society, usually defined by power

• A characters stance and posture

• If they are dead or alive

Why might elements of a costume be accentuated?

• To show that the characters are high status

• To add humour to the performance

• To make it easier for the audience to see them

Why might a costume have a Velcro seam rather than buttons?

• To create quick costume changes

• It is cheaper

• To show the period and location

This garment most clearly demonstrates the use of this element of design.

• Line

• Texture

• Shape

• Color

This garment most clearly demonstrates the use of this element of design.

• Line

• Form

• Texture

• Color

A costume designer must consider the ____________ as they design the costume. The costume should reflect the personality of this person.

• Character

• Story

• Concept

• Emotion

The costume must __________ or work with what is happening physically in the play.

• Function

• Character

• Story

• Emotion