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WorksheetsIntro to Costuming
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
True or False:
Costumes also encompasses hair, makeup, and accessories, as well as things like armor.
True
False
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.
Creation
Concept & Design
Running a Show
Adjustments
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.
Concept & Design
Creation
Running a Show
Adjustments
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.
Adjustments
Creation
Concept & Design
Running a Show
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.
Concept & Design
Creation
Adjustments
Running a Show
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.
Costume Designer
Draper
Dresser
Stitcher
Wardrobe Supervisor
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.
Costume Designer
Dresser
Wardrobe Supervisor
Draper
Stitchers
Whose job is being described?
During the run of a show, they help actors with their Quick-Changes
Costume Designer
Dresser
Draper
Wardrobe Supervisor
Stitcher
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.
Dresser
Draper
Stitcher
Costume Designer
Wardrobe Supervisor
When designing a costume, what are some practical things to consider? Check all that apply.
Do they have to dance, run or move in this costume?
Do actors have to quickly get into or out of this costume?
Will this costume look really funky under lights?
Will this costume read from the audience?
Can we afford to make this costume?
True or False:
Costumes also encompasses hair, makeup, and accessories, as well as things like armor.
True
False
