Costume Design for Performance Online Short Course

An introductory course to the process of costume design for performance. The emphasis is on analysing character and developing a portfolio of costume renderings to support the dynamics of a playwright’s characters and their situation.

Topics Covered

• Historical research
• Analysis of script for character breakdown
• The role and responsibility of the costume designer
• Creative interpretation and concept development
• Story boarding and anticipating a performance
• Communication through presentation of ideas in 2D
• Pre-production processes
• The development of a critical eye for costume design