Fashion and Costume Design Concepts

Makeup

• The application of cosmetic products to enhance or alter appearance, including corrective, old age, fantasy, and prosthetic makeup.

• A technique used exclusively for theatrical performances.

• A method of applying paint to create art on canvas.

• A process of skincare that involves cleansing and moisturizing the skin.

Costume Design

• The art of creating clothing for the purpose of enhancing a character's portrayal in performance arts.

• A method of designing buildings and structures for theatrical performances.

• The process of selecting music and sound effects for a performance.

• The technique of writing scripts and dialogues for plays.

Shape

• The outline or silhouette of the garment.

• The color of the fabric used in the garment.

• The type of stitching used in the garment.

• The length of the garment.

Social Needs

• The desire for affiliation and adherence to societal standards through fashion.

• The need for basic survival and physiological requirements.

• The pursuit of personal happiness and self-fulfillment.

• The longing for financial security and material possessions.

Communication

• The act of exchanging information through speaking, writing, or using some other medium.

• The process by which clothes convey information about position, status, gender, occupation, occasion, and personality.

• A method of expressing emotions through body language and facial expressions.

• The ability to understand and interpret non-verbal cues in social interactions.

Psychological Needs

• The need for appearance and self-expression through clothing.

• The need for basic survival and safety.

• The need for social interaction and belonging.

• The need for financial security and stability.

Accessories

• Additional items that complement the main costume.

• Essential components of a costume.

• Items that are worn for protection.

• Basic clothing items without embellishments.

Line

• The direction and shape that guide the viewer's eye.

• A type of color used in art.

• A technique for shading in drawing.

• A form of texture in design.

The New Look

• A fashion trend popularized in 1947, characterized by a return to femininity following WWII.

• A minimalist style that emerged in the 1960s.

• A punk fashion movement that started in the 1970s.

• A casual wear trend that became popular in the 1980s.

Function

• The intended use or purpose of the clothing.

• The color of the clothing.

• The brand of the clothing.

• The material of the clothing.