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DRAMA 317 A: Introduction to Costume Construction

Summer Term: 
A-term
Meeting Time: 
MW 8:30am - 11:50am
Location: 
* *
SLN: 
11152
Instructor:
Deborah Skorstad
Deborah Skorstad

Syllabus Description:

Drama 317 Summer 2022

CosPlay Intensive

Construction techniques applicable to theatrical costuming, fashion design and textile arts. Lecture, demonstration and practical lab.  Student will be graded on class participation and completion of project.

Class 1:                                                                                                              10%

Students should come prepared with character or garment design and research. Research MUST be printed!

Introductions

Students will thread machines, wind bobbin, change needle, change stitch length, reverse, back stitch.  Video Demo Link

Pressing Demo

Vocabulary

Sewing Machine hand outs

TLC_sewing_parts__quiz__rules-1.doc

Rules for using the sewing machine.pdf

Stitching Exercise

Spiral Sewing Template.jpg

Square Sewing Template.jpg

Basic Seam Allowance Demo

 

 Class 2:                                                                                                                       10%

Research/ Images MUST be printed! Find side and back views if possible.

Students should come prepared with detailed research, fabric or fabrication suggestions.GunDam Girl sketches.JPG

Discuss modifying commercial patterns, drafting patterns and draping patterns.

Review use of sewing machines, seam techniques

Mock Ups begin

 Class 3:

Fabric Layout Demo                                                               10%

 Work in shop

 

Class 4:

Serger Demo, Seam Finish Demo, Hem and Casing Demo       10%

Work in shop

 

 Class 5:

                Demo TBD                                                                                           10%

                Fittings and check in.

               Work in shop. Project to be well under way

 

 Class 6:   DEMO TBD              Work in shop    10%

 Class 7: 

                Demo    TBD                                                                                          10%            

                Work in shop. Project should be substantially completed

 Class 8:

                Projects Completed                                                                             30%

                Class show and tell/modeling or display

Catalog Description: 
Introduction to clothing construction techniques applicable to theatrical costumes, fashion design, and textile arts. Includes lectures, demonstrations, and practice lab.
GE Requirements: 
Arts and Humanities (A&H)
Credits: 
4.0
Status: 
Active
Last updated: 
February 24, 2021 - 9:56pm
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