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Intro to Costuming

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

True or False:

Costumes also encompasses hair, makeup, and accessories, as well as things like armor.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Which stage of costuming is being described?

The Costume Designer meets with director, discusses ideas, sketches and render costumes, picks fabrics and creates/finds suitable patterns for the creation of costumes.

a)

Creation

b)

Concept & Design

c)

Running a Show

d)

Adjustments

3.

Which stage of costuming is being described?

The Draper creates the patterns with the designer, then leads teams of Stitchers in the physical creation of the costumes. They typically make a Muslin version first to test the pattern. With the pattern finalized, the final version is made.

a)

Concept & Design

b)

Creation

c)

Running a Show

d)

Adjustments

4.

Which stage of costuming is being described?

Taking in or Letting out a seam to make a costume a little tighter or looser. Adding or changing details like buttons, ties, etc.

a)

Adjustments

b)

Creation

c)

Concept & Design

d)

Running a Show

5.

Which stage of costuming is being described?

A Wardrobe Supervisor sees that all costumes are maintained, cleaned, set and struck correctly during a show. They also Coordinate the Dressers.

a)

Concept & Design

b)

Creation

c)

Adjustments

d)

Running a Show

6.

Whose job is being described?

Meets with the director to discuss ideas and character. Sketches and renders costumes until they find what both they and the director wants. Pick fabrics and creates/finds suitable patterns for the creation of a costume.

a)

Costume Designer

b)

Draper

c)

Dresser

d)

Stitcher

e)

Wardrobe Supervisor

7.

Whose job is being described?

In charge of all the costumes during a show. Sees that the costumes are maintained, cleaned, set and struck correctly. They also Coordinate the Dressers.

a)

Costume Designer

b)

Dresser

c)

Wardrobe Supervisor

d)

Draper

e)

Stitchers

8.

Whose job is being described?

During the run of a show, they help actors with their Quick-Changes

a)

Costume Designer

b)

Dresser

c)

Draper

d)

Wardrobe Supervisor

e)

Stitcher

9.

Whose job is being described?

Creates the patterns with the designer. This person and a First Hand will lead teams of Stitchers in the physical creation of the costumes.

a)

Dresser

b)

Draper

c)

Stitcher

d)

Costume Designer

e)

Wardrobe Supervisor

10.

When designing a costume, what are some practical things to consider? Check all that apply.

a)

Do they have to dance, run or move in this costume?

b)

Do actors have to quickly get into or out of this costume?

c)

Will this costume look really funky under lights?

d)

Will this costume read from the audience?

e)

Can we afford to make this costume?

11.

True or False:

Costumes also encompasses hair, makeup, and accessories, as well as things like armor.

a)

True

b)

False