Theatre Costumes Quiz

What is the first step in the costume design process?

• Sketch the costume design

• Choose the fabric and materials

• Read and analyze the script or brief

• Meet with the director and discuss ideas

Which of the following is not a commonly used material in theatre costumes? A) Silk B) Leather C) Plastic D) Cotton

• B) Leather

• A) Silk

• C) Plastic

• D) Cotton

Which technique is used to create texture on fabric? A) Appliqué B) Draping C) Dyeing D) Stenciling

• D

• B

• C

• A

What is the purpose of a costume plot? A) To list all the materials used in a costume B) To show the order of costume changes C) To design the overall look of a costume D) To create a budget for costumes

• C

• D

• B

• A

Which of the following is a type of fastening used in costume construction? A) Zippers B) Velcro C) Buttons D) All of the above

• D) All of the above.

• A) Snaps

• B) Hooks

• C) Laces

What is the term for the process of cutting fabric to create a pattern? A) Stitching B) Hemming C) Patterning D) Tailoring

• D

• C

• B

• A

Which of the following is a technique used to distress costumes? A) Aging B) Embroidery C) Pleating D) Ruching

• B

• C

• D

• A

What is the purpose of a costume fitting? A) To try on the costume for the first time B) To make adjustments to the costume C) To finalize the design of the costume D) To measure the actor for the costume

• A

• C

• D

• B

Which of the following is a type of costume construction technique? A) Appliqué B) Draping C) Dyeing D) Stenciling

• D

• C

• A

• B

What is the term for the process of sewing pieces of fabric together? A) Stitching B) Hemming C) Patterning D) Tailoring

• B

• C

• D

• A