Module 16: Costume Design and Construction (Optional)

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Module 16: Costume Design and Construction (Optional)

Suggested time: 8-10 hours

Foundational Objectives

To understand and apply the fundamentals of theatre and theatre productions.
To develop the artistic abilities and technical skills required in a theatre production.
To be aware of career and employment opportunities related to theatre.
To identify and practise safety precautions and procedures.

Common Essential Learnings Foundational Objectives

To develop an understanding of how knowledge is created, evaluated, refined and changed within theatre arts. (CCT)
To strengthen students' knowledge and understanding of: HOW to compute, measure, estimate and interpret numerical data; WHEN to apply these skills and techniques; and WHY these processes apply within the particular framework of theatre arts. (NUM)
To support the development of a positive disposition to life-long learning. (IL)

Note: Other CELs may be emphasized.

Learning Objective	Notes
16.1 To apply the principles of designing and constructing costumes for a particular play . (CCT, NUM )	Consideration must be given to the: period and style limitations of the budget demands of the play acquisition methods of scrounging, transforming, and creating practicability for the actor differences between street clothes and theatre wardrobe. Research and design the costumes for a period or fantasy play or musical. State the rationale, show fabric swatches, and include a realistic cost estimate. Create or adapt one costume from the design. The costume may be life-size or doll-size. Include instructions for its creation. For this module, consult the Clothing, Textiles and Fashion Curriculum Guidelines or teacher.
16.2 To create costumes for a specific production within a limited budget.	Develop a costume design for an upcoming school or community production. Create the required costumes for the show based on the selected design.
16.3 To create costume accessories for a specific costume.	Construct or acquire accessories to complete a specified costume. Consideration must be given to millinery, footwear, and jewellery.
16.4 To examine an entrepreneurial opportunity within the community. (IL)	Students may develop and operate a costume rental club. The students will create, acquire, maintain, and inventory a variety of costumes. These costumes would be available for use by in-school groups and other individuals or groups in the community.
16.5 To review safety procedures associated with costumes and accessories.	Discuss recycling of costumes, draperies, and so on. "CADTERNS" computer software allows for creation of patterns but requires a large printer. See the Clothing, Textiles and Fashion Curriculum Guidelines resource list also. Discuss the handling of shears, pins, hot irons, sewing machines, etc.

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