Costume Design

How does a designer get costumes for a show? (select all that apply)

• Buy

• Pull from storage

• Construct / Make

• Teleport

What is the purpose of the pre-design process in costume design?

• To take measurements and construct the costume

• To conduct period research and analyze character traits

• To read the play and brainstorm ideas

• To view the completed costumes on a fully lit stage

What is color coding in costume design?

• Using different colors to represent different emotions

• None of the above

• Choosing colors that reflect the time period

• Matching a character's allegiances to a certain color in their costume

What is the first step in the costume design process?

• Making rough sketches

• Analyzing the character traits

• Conducting period research

• Reading the play and brainstorming

What is the purpose of a costume parade?

• To brainstorm costume ideas

• To showcase completed costumes on a fully lit stage

• To conduct period research

• To measure the actor for the costume

What era is this dress from?

• 1990

• 1980

• 1910

• 1950

What era is this dress from?

• 1970

• 1920

• 1990

• 1960

What were masks made of in Grecian times?

• Wood, Linen, Cork or Hair

• Stone, Wood, Leaves, or Grass

• Wood, Cotton, Paper, or Metal

• Twine, Cork, Linen or Hair

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

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