Costume Design

This one-year course is designed for students who have successfully completed the appropriate Costume Design I course or who have participated in an approved equivalent school or community oriented experience. Areas of emphasis will be advanced costume construction, hat making, and costume design rendering. Specific topics include the historical role of costume, needs for special roles, costume recycling or repair, sewing animals and foam construction, and costume occupations. This course will fulfill one of the elective credits required for graduation.

This one-year course is designed to provide students experience in the areas of advanced costume construction, millinery, hair and wig design, costume design rendering, and developing career skills. Specific topics include pattern modification, fitting, costume modification, using design to show relationships and conflicts, organizing and running backstage crews, and costume occupations. Instructional practices will incorporate integration of diversity awareness appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to our society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course will fulfill either one elective credit or one Arts/Humanities credit required for high school graduation.