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Home My WebLink AboutTHR-125 1 Bergen Community College Division of Humanities Department of Visual and Performing Arts Course Syllabus Costume Construction I THR 125 Basic Information About Course and Instructor: Semester and year: Section Number: Meeting Times: Locations: Instructor: Office Location: Phone: Departmental Secretary: [optional] Office Hours: Email Address: Course Description: Costume Construction I – This course is an introduction to the historical significance of costume design and construction. They will then have an over-all look at the technical side of stage costuming, with an emphasis in construction. Students will develop practical skills using the machinery as well as learning patterning for the various parts of a costume. They will learn hand-sewing, fabric dyeing techniques as well as the organizational tools such as budgeting costumes for a show. 2 lecture, 2 credits No prerequisites and/or co-requisites. Student Learning Outcomes: As a result of meeting the requirements in this course, students will be able to: Student Learning Outcome: Means of Assessment: 1. Describe the historical perspective of costume design and construction In class hands-on assignments, group work, oral presentation 2 2. Demonstrate the fundamentals of hand sewing, stitching and basting. Learn the basic components of a sewing machine. In-class demonstration, hands-on assignments 3. Demonstrate the ability to operate, thread, and maintain a sewing machine and a surger. Oral presentations, hands-on assignments, quiz 4. Analyze and explain the differences in fabrics as to their form and function as well as demonstrate a basic understanding of color and its role in costume design. Research assignment, oral presentation, exam 5. Research and identify the collaborative act of costume design and all that is required of a designer, assistant designer, draper, cutter, pattern maker, etc. Presentation of researched assignment, quizzes, hands-on assiignments 6. Utilize appropriate costume and stagecraft terminology Oral presentation, exam Course Content: Costume Construction I – This studio course will guide the student through all the practical aspects of translating a costume design from sketch to reality, and how to manage wardrobe needs in the costume shop when preparing and maintaining costumes for performance. It will prepare the student for the tasks relating to designing shows for professional theater, or assisting professional designers at Bergen Community College. During the semester students will develop practical skills using the machinery as well as learning patterning for the various parts of a costume: bodice, skirt, sleeves, hats, etc. They will learn hand-sewing as well as fabric dyeing techniques as well as the organizational tools such as budgeting costumes for a show and costume charts. The course uses historical and conceptual ideas involving drawing and painting. Course Texts and/or Other Study Materials: Required: Cunningham, Rebecca. Basic Sewing for Costume Construction: A Handbook. Waveland Press, Inc.. 2011 ISBN: 13: 9781577667551 Recommended: Thomas, Beverly J.. Practical Approach to Costume Design and Construction. Allyn & Bacon, Inc. 1981 ISBN: 13: 9780205073672 Mallath, Regine. Historic Costume Designs. Literary Licensing, LLC. 2011 ISBN: 13: 9781258165635 3 Grading Policy: The final grade in this course will be determined by a student’s overall mastery of the subject matter as evidenced on exams, quizzes, oral presentations, homework assignments, consistent attendance and quality class participation. There will be one mid-term exam, one final exam, 2 final projects, and weekly assignments. Attendance, preparation and active participation 15% Small Assignments, Homework 10% Basic Techniques 10% 2 Smaller Projects (2 @ 15%) 30% Final Project 20% Final Exam (comprehensive) 15% Criteria for Evaluation: Attendance and participation a. consistent attendance** b. passing test scores c. evidence of studying text and assignments d. completed assignments e. quality classroom responses f. overall demonstration of comprehension of the course material 90-100 = A 86-89 = B+ 80-85 = B 76-79 = C+ 70 - 75 = C 65-69 = D W =Official Withdrawal INC=Incomplete 0–64 = F Attendance Policy: BCC Attendance Policy: All students are expected to attend punctually every scheduled meeting of each course in which they are registered. Attendance and lateness policies and sanctions are to be determined by the instructor for each section of each course. These will be established in writing on the individual course outline. 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To receive any academic accommodation, you must be appropriately registered with OSS. The OSS works with students confidentially and does not disclose any disability-related information without their permission. The OSS serves as a clearinghouse on disability issues and works in partnership with faculty and all other student service offices. Student Support Services Bergen Community College provides exemplary support to its students and offers a broad variety of opportunities and services. A comprehensive array of student support services including advising, tutoring, academic coaching, and more are available online at https://bergen.edu/currentstudents/. • Sidney Silverman Library Online Resources: Guides B Subject - https://bergen.libguides.com/index.php General Search and Databases: https://bergen.edu/library/ Costume Construction I Course Outline: 6 Wee k Topic/Activity Learning Objectiv es Assignments/Events 1 Course Introduction ■ Read thru course syllabus ■ LECTURE/DEMO costume design and sketches ■ Introduction to the Costume Shop 1,2,3,6 Read handouts Assign – purchase of personal supplies and fabric. 2 ■ LECTURE/DEMO – Introduction to the sewing machine ■ WORK – begin basic techniques exercises-machines ■ ASSIGN – research paper explaining the role of a designer or one of their collaborative team in a current Broadway production. ■ WORK – Measure a partner 2,4,5 Read Chapter 1 Bring course supplies 3 ■ LECTURE/DEMO – Hand Sewing ■ WORK – Continue basic techniques exercises. 1,2,3,4,5 ,6 Read Handouts Read Chapter 4 4 ■ INTRODUCE -Costume Terminology ■ Quiz – Sewing Machine ■ Assign Project One 1,2,3,4,5 ,6 Read Chapter 2 Assign – Acquire Fabrics for Project One 5 ■ Review -Costume Terminology ■ WORK – Present design for Project One, get approval ■ DUE – Research paper is due. 2,3,4 Read Handouts 6 ■ Quiz # 1 ■ LECTURE/DEMO – Introduction to cutting. ■ WORK – continue project one work. 1,2,3,4,5 ,6 Read Chapter 7 7 ■ Presentation of Project One and critiques. ■ Review for Midterm Exam 2,3,6 8 ■ Midterm written and hands-on demonstration. ■ Assign - Project two 2,3,6 Assign – Acquire fabrics, thread for project two 9 ■ Quiz # 2 ■ LECTURE/DEMO – Clothing Assembly ■ WORK – Measuring a partner 1,2,3,4,5 ,6 Read Chapter 3 10 LECTURE/DEMO – Fittings and mock ups ■ WORK- Project Two 2,3,4,5 Read Handouts 11 ■ LECTURE/DEMO – Non-built 1,2,3,4,5 Read Chapter 5 7 clothes, sizing clothes. ■ Final work on Project Two 12 ■ Presentation of Project Two and critiques. ■ ASSIGN Final Project 1,2,3,4,5 ,6 Assign – Acquire fabrics, thread for final project 13 ■ LECTURE/DEMO – draping and patterning ■ WORK – Present design for final project, approval ■ WORK – Measurements, cutting 2,3,4 Read handouts 14 ■ LECTURE/DEMO – dying, painting, distressing ■ WORK – final projects ■ Review for final exam 1,2,3,4,6 Read handouts 15 ■ Presentation of Final Projects critiques. ■ Final Exam(written and hands- on) 2,3,6 *This Course Outline and Calendar is tentative and subject to change, depending upon the progress of the class.